Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

U.S. core CPI rose to 2.8% year-over-year in April, exceeding economist forecasts of 2.7% and marking an increase from the previous month's 2.6%.

According to Globenewswire, TON Strategy, a Nasdaq-listed TON treasury company, disclosed in its Q1 2026 financial report that as of March 31 it held approximately 221.9 million TON tokens, representing about 4.29% of TON's total supply. Approximately 221.2 million TON tokens were in staking

According to CCTV News, on May 12, Japanese motor manufacturer Nidec was reported to face quality violations exceeding 1,000 cases, including design changes and fabricated inspection data. An investigation committee composed of external lawyers is expected to be established on May 13, with plans to

According to CME FedWatch data on May 12, the probability that the Federal Reserve will hold interest rates unchanged in June stands at 97.6%, with a 2.4% chance of a 25 basis point rate cut. For July, the probability of holding rates steady rises to 95.6%, while the likelihood of a cumulative 25 b

In mid-May 2026, the cryptocurrency market is going through an extremely rare macro-sensitive window. U.S. April CPI data will be released on May 12, the Trump-Xi Beijing summit is scheduled for May 13 to 15, and the Senate Banking Committee will review the CLARITY Act (the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act) on May 14. Three independent but highly interconnected events will land within just four days, creating a phase-by-phase stress test for the pricing mechanism of crypto assets. Event calendar

According to PANews, Michael Saylor stated on May 12 that the U.S. Congress-backed CLARITY Act will unlock the next phase of digital capital, digital credit, and digital equity markets while establishing stronger institutional legitimacy and adoption frameworks for

According to Glontech, GBP/USD declined over 10 pips to 1.3529 today (May 12) following news of UK Deputy Prime Minister Jess Phillips' resignation.

According to scheduling information, Azerbaijan's Ceyhan port set BTC crude oil exports at 15.78 million barrels for June and 15.67 million barrels for May.

CBS News May 12 exposed that soon after Trump announced a U.S.-Iran ceasefire on April 8, Pakistan allowed multiple Iranian military aircraft to be parked at Nur Khan Air Force Base (Rawalpindi) on the outskirts of Rawalpindi plain, in order to avoid possible U.S. air strikes. According to CBS News, Pakistan also played a role externally as a mediator between the U.S. and Iran, and the dual positioning raised questions in Washington. The event itself: Nur Khan base, RC-130 reconnaissance aircraf

According to BlockBeats, Wells Fargo raised its Nvidia (NVDA.O) price target to $315 from $265 on May 12.

According to sources, the premium of Russian Urals crude oil for June delivery to Indian ports has fallen to $2-4 per barrel versus Brent crude, driven by weak refining margins.

According to Bakkt's Q1 2026 earnings report, the company's crypto services revenue fell 77% year-over-year to $243.6 million from $1.07 billion in the prior year period. The company reported a net loss of $11.7 million, or $0.41 per share. Bakkt is pivoting from crypto trading infrastructure to

According to Shenwan Hongyuan's announcement, the company's subsidiary Shenwan Hongyuan Securities listed its 2026 technology innovation corporate bond (Series 1) on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange on May 11,

According to ING strategists, UK 2-year gilt yields rose on May 12, driven by political tension and elevated oil prices that have reduced expectations for Bank of England rate cuts in coming years. The strategists noted that if Prime Minister Keir Starmer steps down—following Labour's poor

According to Pantang Technology, Guangxi white sugar spot prices rose to 5,406 yuan per ton on May 12, up 22 yuan per ton. Zheng Sugar SR2609 futures contract closed at 5,504 yuan per ton, gaining 27 yuan, with open interest increasing 8,700 contracts. The rally was driven by stronger

According to SSRS polling, nearly 70% of Americans believe a possible economic recession could occur within the next year. The survey reflects growing concerns among U.S. consumers about economic conditions

Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, USDCLP (US Dollar vs Chile Peso) has surged by 4% in a short period. Current volatility is significantly higher than recent averages, indicating increased market

Goldman Sachs partner Rich Privorotsky commented on May 12 that current U.S. stock price movements bear resemblance to the 2000 tech bubble, though underlying earnings fundamentals are substantially stronger this time. According to his client report, calling market peaks during bubble formation is f

According to Glontech, spot silver declined 3% intraday on May 12, trading at $83.46 per ounce.

According to Glontech, WTI crude oil futures rose 4% on May 12, trading at $102.013 per barrel.