Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Jin10 Data, on September 5, the U.S. Pentagon secured priority purchase rights to crude oil from 17 Venezuelan oilfields operated by NABEP and can acquire 20% of their output at cost price rather than market rate, with the remainder purchased at market prices. The Pentagon also

According to AppleInsider, research firm Omdia predicts that Apple could introduce an OLED MacBook Pro featuring the M5 Ultra chip by late 2026. The M5 Ultra, which Apple first deployed in Mac Studio in August 2026, offers up to 36-core CPU, 80-core GPU, and supports up to 512GB unified memory. If i

Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) published a chart on Sept. 1 showing that bitcoin would need to fall 83% from current levels to $13,136 before the company's STRC preferred security reaches what it calls a 1x BTC Rating. The company released the analysis to illustrate how far bitcoin could decline befor

According to economist Gary Shilling of Stanford University, the U.S. consumer is flashing six major warning signs, with recession probability at 60-70% within the next 12 months. Retail sales fell 0.6% month-over-month in July, marking the largest single-month decline in a year. Consumer

According to Argentina's presidential statement on September 4, the Argentine government has launched administrative penalties against 45 entities allegedly conducting oil and gas exploration and extraction in the Malvinas Islands (Falkland Islands). The enforcement targets include companies,

Global billionaire wealth reached a record $15.1 trillion in 2025, according to Altrata's 2026 Billionaire Census report published local time May 4. The 8.2% increase in billionaire count to 3,795 individuals marked the fastest growth rate in five years. AI-focused companies saw their market

According to Altrata, on Sept. 4, global billionaires numbered 3,795 in 2025, up 8.2% year-over-year, with combined wealth reaching $15.1 trillion—a record high representing a 12.8% increase from 2024. The surge was primarily driven by AI-related investments; companies with significant AI

According to Morgan Stanley's report cited by MT Newswires, Apple's upcoming foldable iPhone is expected to generate approximately $14 billion in revenue for the December quarter. The investment bank projects shipments of around 6.5 million units, representing roughly 16 percent of total iPhone

Lee Ho-young, equity manager at Midas Asset Management's stock operations division, recommended three sectors for investors during a recent interview: energy and power infrastructure, semiconductor materials and components, and export-oriented consumer goods. Lee, a veteran of long-short equity

According to Youanalyze, U.S. stock markets showed mixed performance this week ending September 5, with the Nasdaq Composite surging 4% while the S&P 500 gained 0.1% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.3%. Semiconductor stocks led the rally: Nvidia rose 5.9% to $230.36, Micron

According to Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev in a recent post on X, tokenization is enabling high-quality financial assets from U.S. capital markets to reach global investors. While the tokenized asset industry remains small relative to traditional markets, its advantages—including 24/7 trading,

Korean stocks face a critical week from September 7-11 as the KOSPI navigates heightened volatility following US-Iran military tensions and monetary policy uncertainty, with market focus shifting to upcoming US August Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Producer Price Index (PPI) releases. The volatility

According to Hankyung, individual investors are increasingly seeking exposure to the booming data center sector through REITs and ETFs rather than direct investment, as capital requirements for data center construction reach trillions of won. Digital Realty's Q2 renewal rents jumped 25.4%

According to Ukrainian General Staff, Ukraine's attacks halted two major Russian oil refineries on September 5. The operation marks a significant strike on Russian energy infrastructure during ongoing military operations. Meanwhile, U.S. peace envoys, including Trump's special representative, are e

Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are conducting combined buyback programs totaling 55 trillion won, absorbing foreign and institutional sell-offs as US semiconductor stocks experience heightened volatility. SK Hynix announced on the 19th of last month a 40 trillion won program to purchase 24.07

According to Digital Daily, Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix executed massive share buybacks totaling 55 trillion won on September 4, absorbing selling pressure from foreign and institutional investors. SK Hynix invested 40 trillion won in its buyback program launched on August 19, while Samsung Ele

According to NH Investment & Securities, stock-linked memecoins have emerged as a new investment trend on Robinhood Chain in recent weeks. The trend involves tokens that automatically trigger purchases of corresponding stock tokens when users buy memecoins; for example, purchasing the AI

According to @WuBlockchain, MicroStrategy (MSTR) has become the largest holding in the Fundstrat Granny Shots US Large Cap ETF (GRNY), managed by Tom Lee, as of September 3. The position now accounts for approximately 3.02% of the ETF's portfolio, surpassing Robinhood. MSTR rose from the ETF's