Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Oxford Economics, Asia's chip exports showed a record divergence in March, with export values surging 81% year-over-year while volumes increased only 28%, according to the institute's proprietary Asia Chip Export Index. Despite the price-volume gap typically signaling a market peak, eco

According to Anthony Willis, senior economist at Columbia Thread Investment, on May 19, global bond yields are rising sharply as financial conditions tighten and markets expect inflation to remain elevated for an extended period due to higher energy costs. Willis expects the European Central Bank t

According to Jin10, China's yuan funding sentiment index (CNEX) reported 50 as of 14:30 today (May 19), up 2 points from 10:15. By sector, large banks' index rose to 48, mid-sized and small banks to 51, and non-bank institutions to 49, each up 2 points. The index ranges from 0 to 100, with 50

The CSI 300 stock index futures (IF) main contract broke above the 4,800-point level today, with an intraday gain of 0.34%.

South Korea's won depreciated 1% against the U.S. dollar, hitting its lowest level since April 7.

The bank, which is currently the third largest financial institution in Brazil, confirmed that it had found a partner to enter the cryptocurrency custody business, including stablecoins. Bradesco’s head of innovation also indicated that the bank had an internal structure dedicated to digital

China's CSI 1000 Index Futures main contract (IM) rose to 8,700 points during today's session (May 19), up 1.23% intraday.

According to BlockBeats, 30-year U.S. Treasury yields rose to approximately 5.14% on May 19, approaching their highest level since 2007. The surge has split global bond investors, with some institutions citing attractive valuations while others fear further upside pressure from inflation, fiscal

According to Jin10, Japan's 20-year government bond yield rose 6.5 basis points to 3.78% today, marking the highest level since August 1996.

According to Iran's Student News Agency (ISNA), Iran's stock exchange resumed trading on May 19 after an 80-day closure. The exchange halted operations on February 28 amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions and remained shut through May 18.

According to a report by Navellier & Associates analyst Louis Navellier, interest rates have become highly sensitive to energy prices. Navellier stated that once the Strait of Hormuz resumes operations, interest rates should decline significantly. He noted that until recent energy inflation

According to a Bank of America survey, global fund managers raised stock allocations to a record high in May 2026.

According to a Bank of America survey, global fund managers reached a record high stock allocation in May 2026.

According to Jin10, Japan's 20-year government bond yield rose 6.5 basis points to 3.78% on May 19, marking its highest level since August 1996.

According to Daiwa Securities economist Kento Minami on May 19, Japan's exports will face downward pressure despite robust growth reported in first-quarter GDP data. The closure of the Hormuz Strait will directly pressure exports to the Middle East, while domestic supply constraints are expected to

According to the Federal Reserve's latest report, 10% of Americans used or invested in cryptocurrency in 2025, marking the highest level since 2022, according to reporting by Cointelegraph.

According to Guangda Futures commentary, COMEX gold held steady on May 18, closing at $4,570.8 per troy ounce with a gain of 0.20%, while Shanghai gold futures rose 0.04% to 998.12 yuan per gram. The precious metals market faced uncertainty as US-Iran negotiations stalled: President Trump

According to CoinDesk, on May 19, Bitcoin plunged from $82,000 to $76,800, a 6% decline. Spot Bitcoin ETF outflows accelerated, with U.S. ETFs recording over $1.5 billion in redemptions since May 7, including $648 million on Monday alone—the highest daily outflow since January 29. Glassnode data

According to CoinDesk, Bitcoin fell from $82,000 to $76,800 in recent days, a 6% decline, as U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF outflows accelerated to more than $1.5 billion since May 7, with a single-day outflow of $648 million on Monday alone. Data from Glassnode shows concurrent selling pressure across spot

Japan's 20-year government bond yield rose 6.5 basis points to 3.78% on May 19, reaching its highest level since August 1996.