Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Darkforst, Bitcoin ETFs saw net outflows of 13,000 BTC last week, marking the worst week since early February. Ark Invest led the withdrawals, alone pulling over 4,000 BTC from the funds during the

According to commodity trader data, large commodity funds net sold CBOT corn, wheat, and soybean futures contracts last Friday (May 16), while net buying soybean meal and soybean oil futures. Net selling of soybean futures amounted to 12,000 contracts.

Robert Kiyosaki renewed his bitcoin bull case, tying BTC ownership to inflation protection, hard assets, and long-term wealth planning. The Rich Dad Poor Dad author cited oil prices, national debt, and currency weakness while urging investors to consider real assets. Key Takeaways: Kiyosaki

Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, USDCLP (US Dollar vs Chile Peso) has dropped by 2% in a short period. Current volatility is significantly higher than recent averages, indicating increased market

According to Reuters and Abu Dhabi Media Office, on May 15, the UAE announced acceleration of the West-East pipeline project, aiming to bypass the Strait of Hormuz. The government plans to double export capacity through Fujairah port by 2027, ensuring future crude oil shipments are not disrupted by

New Zealand's services sector performance index (PMI) rose to 48.9 in April from 46 in the prior month, marking a 2.9-point month-on-month increase.

According to The Hill, U.S. Energy Secretary Wright stated on Friday that the Strait of Hormuz will "reopen by summer at the latest." Despite losing 10 billion cubic feet per day of natural gas transport capacity due to the strait's closure, the U.S. is adding 2.5 billion cubic feet daily in

Spot gold reached $4,550 per ounce today (May 17), up 0.26% intraday.

According to ChainCatcher, U.S. stock index futures opened lower on Monday, with Dow futures declining 0.3%, according to Gate's market data.

WTI crude oil opened 1.2% higher on Monday, trading at $106.6 per barrel.

According to Jin10, Venezuela's government released a 63-page regulatory draft for its new oil law on May 17. The draft establishes technical, operational, financial, and regulatory requirements for companies operating in the country's oil and gas fields. It also clarifies standards for private

Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, USDCLP (US Dollar vs Chile Peso) has dropped by 2% in a short period. Current volatility is significantly higher than recent averages, indicating increased market

According to The Sun, UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves plans to announce next week that she will postpone a planned fuel duty increase originally scheduled for September. The temporary fuel tax cut that began in 2022 was set to expire this September, which would have raised fuel prices by 5 pence per

According to Jin10, on May 16, the U.S. stock market closed lower across the board. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1.07%, the S&P 500 declined 1.24%, and the Nasdaq Composite dropped 1.54%. Technology stocks led the selloff, with Micron Technology (MU) plunging 6.62%, Intel (INTC)

According to Gazprom, European underground gas storage facilities recorded historic-low gas injection levels during May 12-14.

According to the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), gold speculators increased their net long positions by 4,963 contracts to 100,627 in the week ended May 12.

According to the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), silver speculators increased their net long positions by 5,254 contracts to 16,195 in the week ending May 12.

According to a Nikkei Asia report on Sunday, Japan's two largest online brokerages SBI Securities and Rakuten Securities are developing crypto investment trusts in-house and plan to sell them directly to retail investors through their platforms. SBI Global Asset Management will build products

Institutional access to meme-based crypto expands as Canary Capital files with the SEC for a PEPE ETF, offering brokerage-based exposure while avoiding direct token custody and derivative risks. Key Takeaways: Canary Capital filed with the SEC to launch a PEPE ETF tracking token price via direct