Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Investing.com, CoreWeave announced today (September 18) that it is pursuing higher pricing on new compute capacity contracts and will raise $6.3 billion in fresh capital. The move came one day after competitor Nebius announced across-the-board price increases, including a 16% hike on 4-

Apple drew heightened investor attention on the 18th (local time) as Evercore ISI released survey data indicating stronger-than-expected iPhone replacement demand. The investment firm surveyed 4000 US consumers and found 53% intend to purchase iPhone 18 Pro or Pro Max models this year, exceeding the

According to the FCC, on Thursday SpaceX secured global telecommunications approval to support Starlink Mobile services, while AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) retail sentiment neared a one-year low. The FCC granted SpaceX authority to provide facilities-based and resale telecommunications services

According to a study presented by the Capital Market Research Institute on September 18, Seoul real estate investments generated an average after-tax annual return of 11.6% over 20 years, approximately double the returns from Korea's stock market (6.0%) and public funds (5.7%). Researchers

According to reports, French football player Kylian Mbappé signed a sponsorship deal with On on September 18, sending On shares up over 7% in premarket trading today. Nike shares declined over 1% following the announcement, as the agreement represents a significant loss for the sportswear giant in t

According to The Wall Street Journal, Grayscale's Zcash ETF (ZCSH) announced today a 3-for-1 forward stock split. The split will not change the total value of shareholders' investments.

According to Shanghai Gold Exchange, gold (T+D) rose 0.21% to 946.61 yuan per gram during Friday evening trading on September 18. White silver (T+D) gained 1.07%, reaching 16,240 yuan per kilogram.

The Baltic Dry Index, a key shipping rate benchmark, rose 1.02% to 3,370 points today.

CoreWeave (CRWV) on Friday priced its $3.7 billion convertible debt offering at $97.85 per share, a 22.5% premium to Thursday's $79.88 closing price. The AI infrastructure company upsized the offering from the $3 billion deal announced Thursday, reflecting strong investor demand for the notes that c

CoreWeave (CRWV) priced its $3.7 billion convertible debt offering at $97.85 per share on Friday, marking an increase from the $3 billion deal announced Thursday. The conversion price represents a 22.5% premium to Thursday's closing price of $79.88. The offering carries a 2.875% annual interest

Spain's National Securities Market Commission (CNMV) has opened a public consultation on a new Circular outlining requirements for the exclusion of trading in equity instruments, with comments accepted until October 19, 2026. The initiative aims to gather stakeholder feedback and enhance

Coinbase launched stock-backed loans on the Morpho platform, allowing users to lend and borrow against tokenized stocks. The initiative was announced by the CryptoTwitter commentator @Morpho. The offering includes variable and fixed rates for lending and borrowing activities. Coinbase Offers

The FTSE 100 index declined 1.00% during today's trading session.

According to the Spanish financial regulator CNMV, the authority opened a public consultation today on a new Circular outlining requirements for the exclusion of trading in equity instruments. Stakeholders are invited to submit feedback through October 19, 2026, with the consultation aimed at

According to @Morpho announcement, Coinbase has launched stock-backed loans on the Morpho platform, enabling users to lend and borrow against tokenized stocks. The service offers both variable and fixed rate options to enhance trading flexibility and user

Warren Buffett, 96, resigned as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway on the 17th (local time), ending a 56-year tenure in the role. His son, Howard Buffett, was appointed as the new chairman, while the elder Buffett transitioned to the newly created position of honorary chairman. Berkshire announced in a

According to ChainCatcher, citing Gate's market data, major European stock indices posted intraday declines on September 18. The Euro Stoxx 50, DAX, CAC 40, and Italian FTSE MIB each fell more than 1%, while the FTSE 100

According to Jin10 data, China's National Energy Administration Vice Director Wang Jianbo attended the 2026 Group of Twenty Energy Abundance Ministers Meeting held in Houston, United States from September 14 to 16, and delivered remarks. China emphasized respecting natural resource sovereignty,

U.S. chip manufacturers face a projected shortage of up to 157,000 semiconductor workers by 2030, according to global consulting firm McKinsey and the SEMI Foundation. The shortage occurs despite the industry offering salaries ranging from $127,000 to $187,000, with senior staff earning $238,000 or

Wells Fargo downgraded Netflix's stock rating from neutral to sell in pre-market trading on September 18, lowering its price target from $80 to $57. Netflix shares fell over 3% in early trading following the analyst downgrade.