Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Yonhapinfomax, on August 21, South Korea's interest rate swap (IRS) rates rose across the curve, with longer-dated maturities climbing more steeply than shorter tenors. The 1-year IRS rate increased 0.25 basis points to 3.4625%, while the 3-year and 5-year rates rose 2.50bp and 4.25bp r

According to Yonhap Infomax, South Korea's government bond yields rose on August 21 afternoon, with the benchmark 10-year yield up 5.3 basis points to 4.376%, steepening the yield curve as longer-term rates outpaced shorter-term gains. The 3-year yield climbed 4.3bp to 3.854%, while the 30-year yiel

South Korea's stock market circuit breaker mechanism, known as sidecar, triggered 49 times on the KOSPI as of the 21st this year, approaching its 50th activation. The Korea Exchange reported the mechanism, designed to halt program trading during rapid market movements, activated 25 times for sell or

Gate launched Japanese stock trading on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE), making approximately 300 securities accessible through its platform. The launch strengthens Gate's one-stop multi-asset trading ecosystem by enabling users to execute transactions in Tether (USDT) without establishing a

Bitcoin surged toward $79,000 on Friday, briefly crossing the level after gaining more than 5% on Thursday and roughly 7% on Wednesday. The rally was triggered by two major catalysts: the U.S. Treasury announced it would at least double the size of buybacks for government securities maturing

Gate launched trading for approximately 300 stocks listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) on August 21, offering an industry-first service among cryptocurrency platforms. The initial rollout includes major issuers such as Toyota Motor (7203.P), Sony Group (6758.P), SoftBank Group (9984.P), and

According to Guru Club, Japan's government will allocate an additional 150 billion yen (approximately 9.44 billion dollars) to support chip startup Rapidus on August 21, aiming to compete with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company and other leading manufacturers. The Japan External Trade

According to BlockBeats, citing the Federal Reserve's July meeting minutes released on August 21, policymakers mentioned artificial intelligence 18 times across 15 paragraphs discussing economic conditions and outlook. Fed officials warned that large-scale AI infrastructure investment may

According to the Korea Exchange, the program trading halt mechanism (known as a 'sidecar') was triggered approximately 50 times in the securities market as of August 21, 2026. The safety mechanism is designed to prevent sharp market fluctuations by temporarily halting program trading when triggered.

According to swap dealers at a South Korean bank, FX swap points rose on August 21 as abundant dollar liquidity at month-end drove sell and buy demand. The 1-year maturity FX swap point closed at -9.00 won, up 0.40 won from opening; the 6-month contract rose 0.40 won to -4.20 won, and the 3-month co

According to Goldman Sachs former commodities chief Jeffrey Currie, the U.S. Treasury recently doubled long-bond buyback programs, artificially suppressing yields and breaking the market's natural rate brake. After 30-year Treasury yields hit 5.32% (a 17-year high), Treasury Secretary Bessent

According to Jin10 futures calendar, major events and data releases are scheduled for next week. On August 27, the Jackson Hole Global Central Bank Conference opens, which typically influences commodity markets. Key economic indicators include U.S. core PCE and GDP revisions on August 26, China's in

According to Kpler data cited by Reuters, Brent crude traded at $93.55 per barrel on Aug. 21, down 0.3% on the session, while U.S. WTI crude declined 0.4% to $86.50. Both benchmarks remain on course for weekly gains of more than 7% and 8% respectively, driven by Middle East supply

According to Mitrade's official announcement, the CFD broker promoted Timur Konsky to Chief Executive Officer of Mitrade EU on August 21, 2026, transitioning him from Chief Operating Officer. The appointment coincides with Mitrade Group reporting a 148.4% increase in total lots traded during the

Hong Kong stocks rallied on August 21 (Friday), with the Hang Seng Index closing up 1.21% or 310 points at 26,009.46, successfully breaking above the 26,000 level and marking its fifth consecutive trading day of gains. The index accumulated a weekly gain of 892 points, reversing a two-week

Chinese A-share indices closed higher on the 21st, with the Shanghai Composite Index rising 0.04% to 3905.2 points, holding above the 3900-point threshold for a second consecutive trading day. The rally was driven by statements from China's Ministry of Finance indicating preparations for

Apex Group and OpenVC are developing real-world asset indices combining Apex Group's private-market data with OpenVC's index-construction methods. The partnership addresses benchmarking problems in private markets, where investors allocate capital to assets lacking the frequent pricing,

U.S. mortgage rates moved slightly lower this week, with the 30-year fixed rate falling to 6.65% as of Aug. 20. The decline from 6.67% a week earlier offers homebuyers modest relief, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey. However, the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield remains

According to Coyotes News, China's Shanghai Composite Index (SSE) closed higher for the second consecutive trading day on August 21, ending at 3,905.2 points, up 0.04%, as officials signaled additional fiscal support measures targeting households for the second half of 2026. The Shenzhen

According to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell to 6.65% as of Aug. 20, down from 6.67% a week earlier. However, the 10-year Treasury yield remains near 4.70%, creating a risk that mortgage rates could stay elevated or rise further. The 15-year