Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

Germany's manufacturing sector recorded a Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) final reading of 52.2 in July, matching the preliminary figure and rising from June's 50.3, according to S&P Global on the 3rd. The reading equaled the March record and marked the joint highest level since May 2022, driven

According to S&P Global, Germany's manufacturing PMI for July came in at 52.2 (confirmed) on August 3, matching the preliminary reading and exceeding June's 50.3. The reading ties March's level and marks the highest since May 2022. Phil Smith, S&P Global's economics associate director, noted that "G

According to Bloomberg, KKR is acquiring Integer at $127 per share in an all-cash transaction.

According to ChainCatcher, Goldman Sachs has added Applied Materials (AMAT.O), Delta Air Lines (DAL.N), Microsoft (MSFT.O), and United Parcel Service (UPS.N) to its U.S. equity Conviction List. The bank simultaneously removed Broadcom (AVGO.O), Dick's Sporting Goods (DKS.N), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ.N

According to ChainCatcher, Coinbase launched stock index perpetual-style futures for U.S. users today, enabling traders to long or short entire sectors.

According to the Korea Exchange, on August 3, single-stock leveraged and inverse ETFs tracking Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix saw trading volume plunge to approximately 1.2 trillion won, marking a roughly 90% decline just two trading days after deposit requirements were raised from 10 million to 3

According to Jin10, BNP Paribas predicts the Federal Reserve will raise rates three times starting in December, citing expectations of rising U.S. Treasury yields as markets digest future rate hike scenarios.

According to MoneyDJ, Hong Kong stock indices rose today, August 3. The Hang Seng Index closed at 26,009.40 points, up 124.97 points or 0.48%, reclaiming the 26,000-point level. The Hang Seng Tech Index rose 46.39 points or 0.96%, outperforming the broader market. Tech stocks, including Alibaba

According to Foresight News, Hyperscale Data (NYSE: GPUS), an AI data center company with Bitcoin as a core asset, established a Bitcoin-collateralized DeFi financing strategy through the Morpho protocol as of August 2. The company secured approximately $30 million in BTC-backed loans at a

On Aug. 3 Beijing time, international oil prices opened sharply lower. Brent crude’s maximum drop reached 7.3%, falling to $81.55 per barrel; WTI crude fell below $80 per barrel, at one point dipping to $78.78 per barrel, down 6.83%. As of press time, the decline in international oil prices narrowed. According to Gate market data, Brent crude was trading at $83.70 per barrel, while WTI crude was at $79.85 per barrel. The dramatic swings in oil prices were driven by an abrupt turn in the geopolit

According to Barron's, SK Hynix (000660-KR) surged 30% on Friday (July 31), closing at 171.8 million won, or approximately $1,197 per share. Samsung Electronics (005930-KR) climbed 27%, while South Korea's KOSPI index soared nearly 18%. SK Hynix has gained over 500% over the past 12 months. Barron'

According to Jin10, on August 3, Federal Reserve Vice Chair John Williams stated that artificial intelligence investments do not pose financial stability risks. Williams also expressed that market volatility in the AI sector is not

NICE Credit Rating placed SK Siltron on credit downgrade review watch on the 3rd, following Doosan's announcement to acquire a 70.61% stake from SK. SK Siltron currently holds an A+ (stable) corporate bond rating. The review stems from the removal of a 1-notch rating uplift tied to potential

According to BlockBeats, Federal Reserve Vice Chair Michael Williams on August 3 reiterated the Fed's commitment to returning inflation to the 2% target, stating the central bank will take action if inflation does not decline as expected. Williams also noted that the impact of Middle East

According to NICE Creditratings, on August 3, the credit rating agency added SK Siltronic to its downgrade review watch list. SK Siltronic's current corporate bond credit rating stands at A+ (stable). The downgrade review follows Doosan Group's acquisition of a 70.61% stake in SK Siltronic from SK

New York Federal Reserve President John Williams anticipates inflation pressures will gradually ease in the second half of 2026, with further decline expected in 2027, according to his recent remarks.

According to Yonhapinfomax, South Korea's government bond yields showed mixed movement on August 3. Mid-term yields declined while long-term rates rose, steepening the yield curve. The 3-year yield fell 1.6 basis points to 3.742%, while the 10-year and 30-year yields rose 0.3bp to 4.264% and 3.0bp t

According to Yonhap Infomax, South Korea's interest rate swap (IRS) rates declined on August 3 amid growing expectations of U.S.-Iran negotiations and a sharp fall in international crude oil prices. The 1-year IRS rate fell 2.25