Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to data from Jin10 Futures, China's interbank money market sentiment index (CNEX) fell to 48 as of 2:30 p.m. on November 3, down 1 point from 10:15 a.m. The sentiment indices for large banks, mid-sized banks, and non-bank institutions declined to 45, 48, and 50 respectively, each

According to Yonhapinfomax, South Korean mattress maker Genus (subsidiary of Hyundai Department Store) posted a net loss of 46.8 billion Korean won in the third quarter, nearly five times larger than the 9.9 billion won loss a year earlier. The company reported an operating loss of 12.5 billion won

According to Citic Securities Chief Economist Ming Ming, speaking at the firm's 2027 capital markets strategy conference on November 3, China's GDP growth is expected to reach around 4.5% in 2027. The economist forecasts that monetary policy will become more active, with interest rate cuts

According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), European natural gas storage levels have fallen to their lowest point since 2013 as the 2026-2027 winter heating season begins, according to a report released November 3. The decline in storage capacity across EU facilities has increased Europe's r

According to JoAnne Bianco, senior investment strategist at BondBloxx, on November 3, weakening labor market data, signs of cooling consumer demand, or continued tightening of financial conditions could reduce the probability of a Federal Reserve rate hike in December. Bianco stated that if

According to CoinGlass, on November 3, Gate's XAU (gold) contract trading volume reached $641 million, ranking second among centralized exchanges globally, with open interest of $308 million ranked third. XAU spot price climbed to approximately $3,956.01, up 0.99%, while XAG (silver) rose to $50.42,

According to the People's Bank of China announced on November 3, the central bank will raise the foreign exchange deposit reserve requirement for financial institutions by 2 percentage points to 6% from the current 4%, effective November 15, 2026. The move aims to promote balance in the foreign exch

According to the World Gold Council, global physical gold ETFs returned to net inflows of 211 tonnes in the third quarter of 2026, reversing outflows seen in Q2. Total holdings in gold ETFs climbed to 4,256 tonnes, reaching an all-time

According to CME data, on November 2, natural gas trading volumes and open interest both increased, with volumes up 2,340 contracts and open interest up 2,423 contracts compared to the previous trading day. In contrast, silver and copper trading and positioning cooled across the board. Silver volume

According to the Wall Street Journal, the International Energy Agency stated that global liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply may face a record-setting annual decline due to the Iran war.

Chinese financial authorities rolled out support measures following a sharp selloff in mainland stocks. The People's Bank of China, the National Financial Regulatory Administration and the China Securities Regulatory Commission recently held meetings on two programs: a swap support facility for

According to Guru Club, hog futures main contract dropped 4% on Nov 3, trading at 9,155 yuan per ton.

According to the World Gold Council on November 3, India's smuggled gold imports surged to 50 tons in Q3 (July-September), up more than 15-fold from 3 tons in the same period last year, according to data from consultant Metals Focus. The spike follows India's decision to double gold and silver impor

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) on the 3rd raised its benchmark cash rate target by 25 basis points from 4.60% to 4.85%, responding to persistent inflation pressures. The decision, which matched market expectations, brings Australia's benchmark interest rate to its highest level in 18 years. The

According to Bloomberg and the Financial Times, Nvidia has required its cloud computing customers to reduce business exposure to Chinese enterprises and ensure at least 51% of service sales are directed to non-Chinese companies. The chipmaker, a primary supplier for training and running large

According to the Reserve Bank of Australia, the central bank raised its official cash rate target by 25 basis points to 4.85% on November 3, marking the highest level in 18 years. The decision came as RBA's policy board voted 6-3 in favor of the hike, with three members dissenting in favor of

According to BlockBeats, on November 3, U.S. midterm election results may reshape investor expectations on AI capital spending, fiscal deficits, and debt ceiling negotiations, affecting stock markets, government bonds, and the dollar. Markets widely expect Democrats to control the House, but

According to the World Gold Council, central banks net purchased 321 tonnes of gold in Q3 (through September), marking the fastest pace since late 2024. Despite headwinds from rising oil prices and higher interest rates, year-to-date gold purchases reached 675 tonnes as of September, slightly higher