Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

WTI crude oil futures surged 3.0% during the trading day on August 20, reaching $86.94 per barrel.

According to ChainCatcher, on August 19, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) reported H1 2026 net profit of HKD 105.68 billion, up 24% year-over-year, reaching a record high. Revenue and other gains reached HKD 167.02 billion, up 19% from the same period last year, also a record. HKEX stock

MemeCore principals Puple AI Inc. and Blockcat Pte. Ltd. announced a strategic transaction to contribute US$1.0bn worth of MemeCore ($M) tokens to Nasdaq-listed ZeroStack Corp. in exchange for equity. The transaction routes the native token onto a US public company balance sheet through a

According to FinanceFeeds, MemeCore principals Puple AI Inc. and Blockcat Pte. Ltd. have agreed to contribute 925,925,926 $M tokens valued at US$1.0 billion to Nasdaq-listed ZeroStack Corp. in exchange for equity. The MemeCore tokens are priced at their prevailing fair market trading price of US$1.0

According to CoinGecko, HYPE token rose 25% in the last 24 hours to around $73.50 on August 20, approaching its record high of $76 set two months ago. The rally followed President Donald Trump's Wednesday statement that CFTC Chair Mike Selig was working to bring Hyperliquid into the United States in

According to Morgan Stanley, gold prices are expected to surpass $5,000 per ounce by 2027 or earlier, following recent breaks above $4,450 per ounce on August 20. The bank cited weakening U.S. dollar, fading expectations of further Federal Reserve rate hikes, and strong central bank demand as key

According to ChainCatcher, citing BitcoinTreasuries.NET monitoring data, Saudi Arabia's government-backed Gulf International Bank has disclosed holdings of 19,842 shares of MicroStrategy (MSTR) valued at $2.27

According to Marketwatch, the S&P 500 may face a correction of 10% to 20% before the end of 2026, with technology stocks potentially entering bear market territory as seasonal selling pressure approaches, investor sentiment reaches extreme levels, and corporate earnings growth slows. Multiple

Brazil's Finance Minister announced adjustments to mandatory expenditures for 2027, reducing spending by over 10 billion reais. The announcement represents the government's effort to manage fiscal constraints in the coming

According to its H1 earnings report, Hunan Silver Group posted net profit of 168 million yuan in the first half of 2026, up 170.34% year-over-year. Operating revenue reached 8.719 billion yuan, up 92.54% from the same period last year, driven by higher precious and non-ferrous metal prices and

Youngpoong Group and MBK Partners issued a rebuttal on the 20th against proxy advisory firm Sustainbest's recommendation opposing their audit committee candidate at Korea Zinc, ahead of the shareholder meeting scheduled for next month 9th. Sustainbest recommended voting for management's candidate

According to Yonhap Infomax, South Korea's Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan announced on August 20 after returning from the United States that "meaningful progress" has been achieved in negotiations regarding South Korea's first major investment project in America. Kim stated that discussions with U.

According to Asia Economy, on August 20, Yongfeng and MBK Partners publicly rebutted voting advisory firm SustainBest's recommendation against their audit committee candidate for Korea Zinc ahead of an extraordinary shareholder meeting scheduled for September 9. Yongfeng and MBK argued that SustainB

According to NSDL data, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) made net purchases of 4.95 billion Indian rupees worth of Indian equities on the previous trading day (August 19).

Sixteen companies transferred from South Korea's KOSDAQ market to the KOSPI main board between July 2016 and June 2024, according to Hanwha Investment & Securities. Major firms including Celltrion, Kakao, L&F, and POSCO DX—all ranked within KOSDAQ's top five by market capitalization at the time of t

According to Hana Financial Investment, 16 companies transferred from KOSDAQ to KOSPI (Korea Composite Stock Price Index) between July 2016 and June 2024. Among them, six major companies—including Celltrion, Kakao, POSCO DX, and L&F—ranked in the top five by market capitalization at the time of

Hong Kong stocks closed higher on Thursday (20th), with the Hang Seng Index rising 0.80% to 25,698.49 points, driven by strong gains in biotech and gold sectors. The rally was fueled by positive clinical trial results from US vaccine giant Moderna's mRNA cancer vaccine partnership with Merck,

According to MoneyDJ, the Hang Seng Index closed higher today (August 20) at 25,698.49 points, gaining 203.42 points or 0.80%, though its daily chart turned negative. The Hang Seng Tech Index rose 18.48 points or 0.39% to 4,700.53 points, supported by strength in regional markets and

According to UBS investment banking analyst Mustafa, on August 20, the 10-year UK government bond yield rose 1.2 basis points to reach 5.058%, according to Tradeweb data. The yield still incorporates approximately 20 basis points of risk premium stemming from political turbulence earlier this year.