Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to MSX.COM, HOOD surged 11.69% today, breaking through $106 and now trading at $106.22.

According to IRNA, Iran's parliamentary speaker Mohammad Baqer Galibaev vowed on August 21 to overcome U.S. sanctions, speaking at an event in Baghdad with Iranian and Iraqi business leaders. Galibaev stated that countries can now conduct trade using national currencies to counter U.S. dollar

According to Xinhua News Agency, President Trump announced on August 21 a temporary 90-day exemption allowing the U.S. to import up to 300,000 tons of ground beef without tariffs. Trump stated the beef would be priced approximately 25% below current market rates, aiming to lower consumer costs

According to Gate's market data, the Nasdaq 100 index turned negative today, while the S&P 500 index gains narrowed to 0.3%, and the Dow Jones index rose 0.6%.

According to intangiblecoins data reported by ChainCatcher, Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded net inflows of $1.6 billion this week, marking the largest single-week inflow since October 2025. The data also showed that Bitcoin ETF holders maintain an average cost basis of

On Aug. 20, CNBC's Jim Cramer called Micron Technology "radically undervalued" and a "national treasure" during a Mad Money visit, citing the chipmaker's low forward valuation of about six times earnings despite its 700% surge over the past year. Micron (MU) closed at $974.33, up roughly 4% on the d

Ross Stores posted second-quarter sales of $6.3 billion, a 13% increase, with comparable-store sales jumping 10% — the second consecutive double-digit quarter — and earnings of $2.66 per share, beating Wall Street estimates. The retailer raised its full-year guidance to between $8.61 and $8.77 per s

Ross Stores (ROST) raised its full-year 2026 earnings guidance to between $8.61 and $8.77 per share on Friday, following a strong second quarter with comparable-store sales up 10%, the second consecutive double-digit quarter. Q2 sales rose 13% to $6.3 billion with earnings of $2.66 per share, both b

Gate News message, according to the August 21 update, Bitcoin ETFs recorded a 1-day net inflow of 8,879 BTC (approximately $684.18 million) and a 7-day net inflow of 22,043 BTC (approximately $1.7 billion). Ethereum ETFs showed a 1-day net inflow of 86,701 ETH (approximately $207.03 million) and a

According to PANews, Goldman Sachs maintained its year-end 2026 gold price forecast of $4,900 per ounce on August 21, citing significant upside risks to the prediction. The bank expects the gold rally to face greater two-way volatility

The U.S. S&P Global Composite PMI came in at 56 for August, exceeding the expected 54 and rising from the previous reading of 54.5.

According to S&P Global, U.S. Manufacturing PMI came in at 53.2 in August, missing expectations of 53.9 and marking a decline from the previous month's 53.9.

The S&P Global U.S. Services PMI initial reading for August came in at 56.8, exceeding the forecast of 54 and rising from July's 54.6.

On August 21, according to BlockBeats, Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan commented on recent U.S. debt dynamics, stating that when governments artificially suppress long-term interest rates, they erode the value of savings. Investors need to purchase hard assets to escape this scenario, and Hougan

At U.S. market open on August 21, major industry ETFs rose broadly. Global aviation ETF gained over 1%, while regional banking ETF and semiconductor ETF each rose nearly 1%.

According to ChainCatcher citing Gate data, the Dow Jones Industrial Average opened up 275.18 points, or 0.52%, at 53,034.39 on August 21. The S&P 500 advanced 29.9 points, or 0.39%, to 7,671.56, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 108.98 points, or 0.42%, to 26,176.14.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's expanded bond-buyback program may ease pressure in long-term debt markets without addressing the fundamental issue of rising U.S. government borrowing, according to JPMorgan. James Sullivan, JPMorgan's co-head of global fundamental research, said the strategy

According to its Q2 2026 results published on 6 August 2026, Constellation Energy (NASDAQ: CEG) raised full-year adjusted operating EPS guidance to $11.50–$12.50, up from a prior range of $11.00–$12.00. On 21 August, CEG traded at $275.75 in the pre-market, up 1.04%, though the stock sits