Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Citi, on Sept 4, the bank adjusted its forecast for Federal Reserve rate cuts, now expecting the central bank to cut rates by 25 basis points each in June, September, and December 2027. This marks a significant shift from Citi's previous prediction of cuts occurring in October and Decem

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink stated the US needs $10 trillion in AI infrastructure investment over the next decade. Speaking at the Milken Institute Global Conference, Fink argued the funding gap is too large for public budgets and must come from Americans' retirement accounts, pension funds, and

President Trump on August 19 threatened to stop doing business with countries where the US runs a trade deficit if the Federal Reserve refuses to cut interest rates. The statement directly targeted Switzerland and referenced roughly 60 nations Trump claims benefit from lopsided trade

Wacker Chemie is evaluating the closure of its polysilicon plant in Charleston, Tennessee, after Section 232 tariffs imposed on August 6 caused the facility's last two customers to exit. The Trump administration introduced the trade measures to protect America's semiconductor supply chain,

According to Fidelity International's 2026 Digital Assets Outlook, Bitcoin's market cap exceeds $1.5 trillion as the firm argues the asset could appreciate amid rising geopolitical tensions and currency debasement concerns. Fidelity highlighted Bitcoin's fixed supply of 21 million coins and

White House senior adviser Kevin Hassett stated that raising interest rates is under consideration, emphasizing the importance of respecting the Federal Reserve's independence in decision-making processes. The federal funds rate has remained between 3.50% and 3.75% throughout 2026. Market

According to BlackRock's mid-2026 investment outlook, portfolio manager Jeffrey Rosenberg says a 25-basis-point Federal Reserve rate hike would not meaningfully threaten risk assets, citing strong corporate earnings driven by artificial intelligence investments. BlackRock's modeling forecasts a 2.5%

At the Milken Institute Global Conference, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink called for $10 trillion in U.S. investment in AI infrastructure over the next decade, proposing that the funding should come from Americans' retirement accounts, pension funds, and insurance policies. Fink argued that public

On August 19, President Trump proposed that the US should stop trading with countries where it runs a trade deficit if the Federal Reserve refuses to cut interest rates. Trump cited a rate gap, with the US federal funds rate at roughly 3.5-3.75% versus

Lululemon shares plunged approximately 20% in premarket trading Friday after the athleisure company cut its annual outlook, erasing roughly $2.8 billion in market value. Q2 revenue fell to $2.42 billion, missing analysts' $2.46 billion estimate, with Americas revenue declining 8%. According to

Iraq's Oil Ministry reported that the country exported nearly 70 million barrels of crude oil in August, with preliminary revenue totaling approximately $4.5 billion.

US non-farm payrolls increased by 162,000 in August, the Labor Department reported on September 4 (local time), far exceeding the market forecast of a 56,000 gain. The August figure represented a 106,000-job divergence from expectations. The robust August performance followed a July contraction of 2

According to the FAO, the global food price index averaged 133.3 points in August, up 1.9% month-on-month and 2.5% year-on-year, according to a report released on September 4.

According to Federal Reserve data, the secured overnight financing rate (SOFR) rose to 3.66% on September 3, up from 3.65% the previous day. The effective federal funds rate held steady at 3.63%, unchanged from the prior trading day.

White House National Economic Council Director Hassett said yesterday evening that he spoke with President Trump, clarifying that Trump did not provide any recommendations to the Federal Reserve.

According to Ivey, Canada's seasonally adjusted PMI reached 64.3 in August, rising sharply from 55.1 in the previous month.

Canada's Ivey unadjusted Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) climbed to 62.7 in August from 54.1 in July, signaling an expansion in economic activity.