Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Bank of America, $29 billion flowed into U.S. equity funds in the week ended August 19, marking the largest weekly inflow in three weeks. Global equity funds attracted $40.1 billion during the same

The European Central Bank lowered its revenue growth forecast for the coming year to 1% from 1.1%.

According to Jin10 Futures, as of 4 PM on Aug 21, the CNEX market-wide sentiment index stood at 49, down 4 points from 2:30 PM. By institution type, the index for large banks fell 4 points to 48, mid-sized banks dropped 5 points to 50, and non-bank institutions declined 3 points to 48. The index

The European Central Bank's three-year inflation expectations for the eurozone in July came in at 2.7%, down from the previous expectation of 2.80%.

According to Goldman Sachs research on August 20, the investment bank raised CoreWeave's 12-month price target to $139 from $121, implying 53% upside, while maintaining a neutral rating. Q2 revenue met expectations with EBIT

Eurozone's August composite PMI initial reading came in at 52.1, exceeding the expected 51.7 and the previous month's 52, according to official economic data releases.

According to Goldman Sachs' strategy team led by Ben Snider, hedge fund flagship holdings significantly underperformed the S&P 500 in July by the largest margin since 2000, amid a pullback in AI-related stocks. The month also marked one of the steepest de-leveraging periods in the past decade for he

Eurozone composite PMI came in at 52.1 in August, beating expectations of 51.7 and rising from 51.0 in July, according to the August preliminary data release.

Eurozone services sector PMI came in at 51.7 in August, matching the previous month's reading and exceeding the expected 51.5, according to preliminary data released on August 21.

Eurozone manufacturing PMI initial reading came in at 52.8 in August, exceeding the consensus forecast of 51.8 and rising from the previous month's 51.9.

According to Bloomberg, G7 average government bond yields reached their highest level since 2008 in mid-August as investors demand higher risk compensation for holding long-term debt. U.S. Treasury yields also touched their highest level in nearly 20 years. The yield surge reflects rising fiscal

According to Goldman Sachs strategist Friedrich Schaper, lower inflation rather than increased debt buyback programs is the better solution for reducing U.S. Treasury yields. Schaper noted that without addressing underlying macroeconomic drivers, the Treasury's expanded buyback plan may yield

The eurozone's August services and manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) preliminary readings will be released at 16:00 Beijing time today.

According to Yonhapinfomax, the USD/JPY exchange rate held around 159 yen on August 21 amid rising oil prices and Middle East uncertainty. The yen weakened as U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signaled extensive economic pressure on Iran, pushing global crude prices higher. WTI crude surged

Upcoming data releases on August 21: Eurozone's August manufacturing PMI preliminary reading, and LME inventory changes for copper, aluminum, and nickel will be published within minutes.

Walmart (WMT) stock is headed for its worst week in over four years despite delivering a strong fiscal second-quarter (Q2) 2027 earnings beat and raising its full-year outlook. The retail giant reported Q2 revenue of $187.9 billion and earnings of $0.81 per share, exceeding analyst estimates, but in

According to SK Hynix and Korean Exchange data, the semiconductor chipmaker announced on August 20 a 40 trillion won self-share buyback and cancellation plan, triggering a stock surge. The stock climbed 12.73% to 1,691,000 Korean won, with intraday gains exceeding 14%. The company plans to

According to Fiscal AI data, Walmart reported Q2 earnings beat but Q3 guidance disappointed, with comparable-sales growth slowing to 2.6% in the most recent quarter—sending the stock toward its worst week in over four years. The company reported Q2 revenue of $187.9 billion and EPS of $0.81, both

Samsung SDI announced on the 21st that it will sell 13,088,235 shares of Samsung Display to Samsung Display itself for 4.4499 trillion won, reducing its stake from 15.22% to 10.22%. The transaction is designed to secure investment funds for future growth initiatives. The move comes as Samsung SDI

Korean stocks closed mixed on the 21st as the KOSPI rose 0.88% to 6,912.95 while the KOSDAQ fell 4.63% to 801.94. The divergence occurred as expectations for large-scale shareholder returns from Samsung Electronics offset pressure from rebounding US Treasury yields. Securities firms observed that Sa