Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

The People's Bank of China (PBOC) issued a warning and imposed a fine of 818,000 yuan on China National Investment Securities Co., Ltd. today for failing to conduct customer due diligence (KYC) procedures in accordance with regulatory

According to Markets Pulse survey, on Sept 11, the 10-year Treasury yield rose to 4.96%, a three-year high. About 30% of 122 surveyed market participants said the yield reaching 5%-5.25% would trigger a 10% stock market correction from peaks, while 22% placed the threshold slightly higher

China's Shanghai Composite Index fell 1.18% to 3,888.11 points on Friday, dropping below the 3,900-point threshold for the second consecutive trading day. The decline was driven by investor concerns over heightened US interest rate hike expectations, which weighed on market sentiment. The weekly

According to a Bangladeshi government minister, the country will require an additional 3 to 4 million tons of liquefied natural gas annually from 2026 through 2030. LNG demand is projected to surge significantly to 17 to 18 million tons per year for the 2031-2040

BigBear.ai stock closed at $2.82 on 10 September 2026, just 8.9% above its 52-week low of $2.59 and 47.8% below where it ended 2025, according to data from stockanalysis.com. The defence-AI company reported 13% second-quarter revenue growth to $36.7 million on 30 July 2026, but the entire increase c

BigBear.ai closed at $2.82 on September 10, 2026, according to stockanalysis.com. Analysts targeting the defense-AI company set 12-month price targets of $4.10 (bull case), $2.70 (base case), and $1.75 (bear case), with the stock down 40.4% over the past year from $4.73. Q2 2026 revenue

FX swap points declined across all maturities on September 11 as concerns over US interest rate hikes intensified following the release of August Producer Price Index data. The 1-year maturity FX swap point fell 0.60 won from the opening price to close at -9.40 won, while shorter maturities also

According to market sources, major Wall Street banks are raising Brent crude oil forecasts on September 11 as Middle East shipping disruptions intensify global petroleum supply concerns. HSBC projects 2026 average Brent prices at $90 per barrel, while Goldman Sachs warns prices could exceed $120 if

Solana reported that its tokenized equities supply has crossed $684 million, marking a new all-time high. The figure reflects a 47% increase over the last three weeks, signaling growing appetite for tokenized assets within the Solana ecosystem, according to a tweet from the official Solana

According to Yonhapinfomax, on September 11, South Korea's 1-year FX swap points fell to -9.40 won, down 0.60 won from opening, amid rising expectations of a U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate hike. The decline followed the release of August U.S. Producer Price Index (PPI) data and growing

Aswath Damodaran, known as Wall Street's 'Dean of Valuation,' called the Federal Reserve's interest-rate policy debate 'pointless' as U.S. debt exceeds $40 trillion and long-term Treasury yields hit two-decade highs. Damodaran said there is little Fed Chair Kevin Warsh or Treasury Secretary Scott

According to Bank of America, U.S. equity funds experienced outflows of $13.2 billion over the past three weeks, marking the largest outflow since January, citing EPFR Global data released on September 11. Global equity fund inflows have also slowed significantly, averaging $7 billion per week in re

According to Guru Club, on Friday, Sept. 11, Dutch and UK benchmark natural gas wholesale prices retreated from 2022 year-end highs, though concerns about Europe's ability to attract sufficient liquefied natural gas for winter stockpiling remain. The European Union's gas storage stands at 67.64%, a

According to Jin10, on September 9, Chinese National Energy Administration Director Wang Hongzhi met with Canadian Secretary of State for Natural Resources Cory Hogan in Beijing. The two sides exchanged views on energy cooperation during the meeting, with Wang stating that China is willing to

Aswath Damodaran, known as Wall Street's "Dean of Valuation," said through August that the Federal Reserve's interest-rate debate is "pointless," arguing Fed Chair Kevin Warsh and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent have little ability to alter borrowing costs without a shift in inflation

S&P upgraded SK Innovation's credit outlook to 'stable' from 'negative' on September 11, maintaining the company's BBB- credit rating. The global credit rating agency cited expectations that strong earnings in 2026-2027 and continued asset sales will support debt reduction. Improved refining

According to BlockBeats, Bitmine Chief Tom Lee reiterated his bullish outlook for September ahead of tonight's CPI data release, citing it as a key signal for the Federal Reserve's policy decision. In a recent CNBC interview, Lee stated that as employment data, CPI, and interest rate decisions are r

Caplin Systems launched a hosted white-label trading solution that integrates FX and digital assets into a single interface for OTC desks, brokers, traditional finance firms, and crypto market makers. The vendor estimates clients can deploy the service in as little as 12 weeks and reduce

According to Bloomberg, on September 11, UniCredit is considering expanding its digital asset services to include custody and brokerage capabilities. The Italian bank is evaluating technology vendors to build infrastructure for holding and facilitating the buying and selling of digital assets.

On September 11, 2026, the evacuation of Perim Island in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait marked a key node: Yemen’s Houthi forces had completed their takeover of this strategic waterway linking the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. The Houthis had previously taken control of the port city of Mokha, while a UN envoy warned that “a more dangerous new phase is arriving.” The market reaction was swift and severe. The Brent crude front-month continuous contract settled at $107.63 on September 10, with a one-day