Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

New Street Research analyst David Barden updated the firm's valuation for EchoStar (SATS) following the close of SpaceX's first trading day, setting a price target of $159 per share based on the current SpaceX stock price and $161 per share using the firm's $165 SpaceX target. SATS stock closed up 3

According to its Q1 FY2027 earnings report (as of April 26), Nvidia plans to issue at least $20 billion in senior notes, with maturities ranging from 2 to 30 years. The funds will be used for general corporate purposes,

According to official statements, the U.S. and Iran reached an agreement on June 15, driving major market shifts. Crude oil prices fell 5%, the Dow Jones hit a record high, semiconductor stocks led gains, and gold extended a three-day rally. U.S. Vice President stated the Strait of Hormuz will

According to Guru Club, U.S. gasoline retail price fell below $4 per gallon on June 16, marking the first time since mid-April. The decline was driven by U.S.-Iran accord signed on Monday, which prompted a sharp drop in crude oil prices, with a decline exceeding $4 per barrel. The market views the $

According to Guru Club, SpaceX shares surged 19% on June 16, with the company's market capitalization reaching $2.5 trillion. The gains came as the Nasdaq rose over 3%, while the Dow Jones climbed 0.92% to reach new

The U.S. dollar weakened on Monday (June 15) after the U.S. and Iran announced a temporary peace agreement, with the dollar index (DXY) falling 0.1% to 99.68. The accord, which aims to end a conflict lasting over three months, sparked reduced safe-haven demand and boosted risk appetite, lifting

According to PGIM's mid-year outlook released last week, the U.S. investment manager now forecasts the Federal Reserve will raise rates three times this year to curb economic growth, citing the U.S. economy's "remarkable resilience" and persistent inflation. The shift marks a reversal from the

Qualcomm is in talks to acquire Tenstorrent, an artificial intelligence chip startup, at a valuation between $8 billion and $10 billion, according to a report. The talks remain ongoing, and the final price could change or the deal could fall apart. The potential acquisition would strengthen Qualcomm

New Zealand's food price index increased 1% on a monthly basis in May, compared with no change in the previous month, according to official economic data.

According to Bloomberg, on June 15, global hedge funds have repositioned portfolios ahead of the anticipated U.S.-Iran peace agreement signing on Friday (June 19), shifting capital into short-duration U.S. Treasuries, Asian currencies, and emerging market equities that were oversold during the

According to Nohshad Shah, head of fixed income sales for Europe, Middle East and Africa at Castlestone Securities, the firm recently warned that a potential Federal Reserve rate hike cycle starting as soon as September, combined with shifting investor skepticism toward AI economic returns, poses se

According to the Wall Street Journal, AI-generated screenshots allegedly showing Eric Trump asking UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier about rigged bouts at the White House on June 14 were fabricated. Trump denied involvement, saying he never contacted Cormier, while Cormier posted "Are people really t

Gold and silver prices rallied after the United States and Iran confirmed a ceasefire deal, according to precious metals analysts at Heraeus. The rally followed a week of gold price declines that persisted even as the ceasefire appeared finalized, with confirmation of the agreement triggering

According to Bank of America chief strategist Michael Hartnett's Flow Show report published Friday (June 12), six asset classes are positioned to benefit from an anticipated U.S.-Iran peace agreement: consumer stocks, real estate investment trusts (REITs), European equities, Bitcoin, gold, and

According to NOAA estimates, there is a 90% probability that El Nino will occur this year, with a 25% chance of an extremely strong episode. The phenomenon is expected to disrupt global agricultural production and push commodity prices significantly higher, potentially undermining investment

According to Guru Club on June 11, SpaceX perpetual futures on crypto platforms Hyperliquid and Binance traded around $165 ahead of the company's IPO completion on Thursday, implying a valuation of approximately $2.2 trillion. The company priced its IPO at $135 per share, valuing SpaceX at

The world's largest gold exchange-traded fund, SPDR Gold Trust, saw its holdings decline by 1.427 tonnes compared to the previous day, bringing its total holdings to 1,012.213 tonnes.

According to Guru Club, during Tuesday's Asia-Pacific early trading on June 16, WTI crude oil futures climbed 0.45% to $79.799 per barrel. Spot gold prices rose 0.05% to $4,311.01 per ounce, while U.S. equity index futures showed modest gains, with Dow Jones futures

iShares Silver Trust, the world's largest silver exchange-traded fund, added 11.25 tons to its holdings on June 14, bringing total assets to 14,972.85 tons.

According to Bloomberg, Nvidia priced a $25 billion bond offering on June 15 across a 2-to-30-year maturity structure. The 30-year tranche was priced at just 0.25% above the U.S. 30-year Treasury yield, reflecting the company's strong credit standing. The offering comprised seven separate