Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to financial investment industry sources, Korea Exchange increased margin requirements for major derivatives starting August 3, 2026, amid elevated market volatility. The exchange raised margin ratios for KOSPI 200 and KOSDAQ 150 futures and options from 19.80% to 21.00%. Samsung

According to an 8-K filing from August 3, Strategy sold 1,638 Bitcoin for $104.7 million last week, reducing its holdings to 842,138 BTC from 843,775. The sale, executed at an average price of $63,957 per coin, generated proceeds directed entirely toward the company's strategic priorities: $52.3 mil

U.S. crude oil import prices rose to $86.06 per barrel in June, up 37.6% compared to June 2025, when prices stood at $62.53 per barrel.

Canadian exports reached 77.49 billion CAD in June, according to official trade data released in early August. The prior month's figure was revised upward to 77.19 billion CAD from the previously reported 77.1 billion CAD.

Canada's June trade balance reached CAD $3.86 billion, exceeding the CAD $3 billion forecast but declining from CAD $4.24 billion in May.

The U.S. trade deficit in June widened to $73.3 billion, exceeding the forecast of $73.0 billion but showing improvement from May's $77.6 billion deficit.

On Aug 4, U.S. stock index futures rallied, with Dow Jones futures climbing 600 points, or 1.1%, buoyed by stronger-than-expected corporate earnings and signals of a potential U.S.-Iran agreement. Caterpillar shares surged 9% in premarket trading after the industrial

The U.S. June trade balance data is scheduled to be released in approximately 10 minutes.

BP's Chief Executive Officer said on August 4 that the company has excessive assets relative to its workforce capacity. The CEO's comments highlight operational challenges as the oil major navigates portfolio management and personnel

U.S. natural gas futures declined 3.00% intraday on Aug 4, currently trading at 2.697 U.S. dollars per million British thermal units (MMBtu).

According to Bitget CFD chief analyst Lewis Huang, today (August 4), nonfarm payrolls this week will serve as a key gauge of U.S. labor market strength, with unemployment rate, average hourly earnings, and prior month revisions all critical to

According to a new DeFiLlama research report released today (August 4), the tokenized equities market surged 140% in 2026, growing from $814 million at the start of the year to nearly $2 billion at publication. The independent analysis examined market structure, liquidity, and execution quality

WTI crude oil declined 4.0% intraday to $77.02 per barrel on August 4, while Brent crude fell 3.5% to $80.84 per barrel.

According to Jin10, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell stated that data indicates the Federal Reserve's policy is "moderately restrictive."

According to CNBC, on August 4, U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent stated that stabilizing the yen is critical and expressed optimism regarding Japan's policy approach. Bessent, who maintains a strong working relationship with Japanese Finance Minister Katayama, noted that the U.S. and Japan are workin

Snap (SNAP) shares jumped as much as 5.1% in pre-market trade on Tuesday after the company reported second quarter earnings that exceeded market estimates, prompting multiple Wall Street firms to raise price targets. The stock was on track to hit an over one-month high and ranked among top

According to SEC filings released Friday, Intesa Sanpaolo, Italy's largest bank, tripled its position in the iShares Staked Ethereum ETF (ETHB) to 349,600 shares worth $7.1 million as of June 30, up from 116,200 shares valued at $3.15 million at the end of March. The bank simultaneously cut its iSha

Snap (SNAP) stock rose 5.1% on Tuesday after beating second-quarter earnings estimates, though most analysts remained cautious about whether the company's stronger performance signals a lasting turnaround. UBS, Citi, and Wells Fargo all raised their price targets while maintaining 'Neutral' or

According to Jin10, Federal Reserve official Paulson stated on August 4 that energy price volatility can be temporarily disregarded based on current data.

BitMine Immersion Technologies disclosed last week that it holds 5.797 million ETH, equal to 4.8% of Ethereum's entire circulating supply, following an acquisition of 10,399 ETH under a $4 billion authorized repurchase plan. The firm simultaneously repurchased 4.5 million shares of its common