Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, on September 4, Nonfarm Payrolls surged to 162K in August, far exceeding the consensus forecast of 56K. Prior months saw combined upward revisions of 55K, while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.1% and labor force participation rose to 61.6%. The

According to Bloomberg, the Bloomberg EV Price Return Index declined 0.18% on Friday (Sept 4), closing at 3,407.93 points. The index fell 2.96% for the week, with continued losses during Asia-Pacific morning trading from August 31 to September 2 before recovering

According to Federal Reserve data released this week, US bank deposits reached $19.559 trillion last week, up from $19.532 trillion the previous week, representing a 0.14% weekly increase.

According to Yonhapinfomax, U.S. stock indexes declined on September 4 (Eastern Time) after stronger-than-expected nonfarm employment data fueled expectations for interest rate increases. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 271.86

On Friday, Tesla stock dropped 6% following a Cybercab launch event on Thursday that disappointed investors, while the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened a review to determine whether Tesla properly certified the vehicle. Shares traded near $354, down from Thursday's close

Cleveland Federal Reserve President Beth Hammack stated on September 4 that the Federal Reserve must take action to curb U.S. inflation. In a LinkedIn post, Hammack emphasized that field feedback indicates now is the time to act on monetary policy. Hammack cited direct observations of double-digit i

According to COMEX, gold futures for December delivery declined 1.48% to $4,472.60 per troy ounce on September 4 following stronger-than-expected U.S. employment data. The Department of Labor reported that nonfarm payrolls increased by 162,000 in August, triple the market expectation of 56,000,

According to Yonhap Infomax, Cleveland Federal Reserve President Beth Hammack called on the Federal Reserve to take action to curb U.S. inflation on Sept 4. Hammack said via LinkedIn that it is time for the Fed to act, noting that inflation remains above 3% despite efforts to bring it down. She

On Friday (September 4), U.S. sector ETFs posted mixed results. Semiconductor ETF rose 2.6%, while Global Technology Stock Index ETF gained 1.21% and Technology Sector ETF advanced 0.72%. Internet Stock Index ETF and Energy Sector ETF each fell 0.87%, while Discretionary Consumer ETF

This week through September 4, the S&P 500 remained largely flat, while the Dow Jones fell 0.3% and the Nasdaq 100 rose 0.2%. Among sector indices, the semiconductor index climbed 2.2%, memory chip index surged 5.8%, and software ETF declined 4.6%. On non-farm payroll day, the S&P 500

According to the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), in the week ending September 1, WTI crude oil speculators increased net long positions by 15,816 contracts to 118,894 contracts. In the same period, natural gas speculators across NYMEX and ICE added net short positions of 11,098 con

According to the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), speculators increased net short positions in CBOT U.S. Treasury futures by 12,258 contracts for the week ended September 1, bringing the total to 199,501 contracts.

According to the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, as of the week ending September 1, the Japanese yen held the largest net short position at 92,227 contracts, followed by British pound at 49,575 contracts, euro at 24,925 contracts, and Swiss franc at 22,876 contracts.

According to the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), speculators' net long positions in COMEX gold declined by 10,504 contracts to 140,811 contracts during the week ending September 1, marking the lowest level in four

According to the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), speculators increased their net long positions in NYMEX WTI crude oil by 15,046 contracts during the week ending September 1, bringing the total to 119,619 contracts—the highest level in 12

According to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Benson, oil prices could plummet to $40 per barrel once the Iran conflict concludes, potentially bringing bond yields down from recent multi-year highs. Speaking in a Friday interview with Steve Bannon, Benson stated, "Once we get through this Iran conflict

According to the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), speculators reduced their net short positions in ultra-long-term U.S. Treasury futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange by 36,734 contracts during the week of September 1, bringing the total to 369,311 contracts.

On Friday (September 4) in New York, the U.S. dollar rose 0.26% against the Japanese yen, closing at 156.22, while declining 2.41% for the week. The currency pair traded within a range of 160.39–155.30 yen. The euro weakened 2.18% against the yen for the week, while sterling fell 2.56% over the

On Friday (September 4) in New York's closing session, the ICE Dollar Index rose 0.26% to 99.165 points, declining 0.54% for the week with a trading range of 99.863-98.831 points. The Bloomberg Dollar Index gained 0.07% to 1,190.56 points, down 0.68% for the week, trading between 1,200.13

Bitcoin surpassed $82,000 for the first time since May, marking a 4-month high, as Federal Reserve rate hike concerns eased. The rally followed comments from Fed Governor Christopher Waller, traditionally classified as a hawk, who stated he would support a rate pause if inflation indicators remain s