Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Jin10, U.S. July CPI data released on Friday, August 9 is expected to show a month-over-month increase of 0.1%, with core CPI rising 0.2% monthly and 2.5% year-over-year, marking the smallest annual increase since February. The report may indicate energy-related price pressures have

According to Jin10, citing Vice President JD Vance's interview with Fox News on August 9, Iran has informed the U.S. that it has no plans to impose tolls on the Strait of Hormuz. Vance stated that while some factions within Iran's system have discussed the possibility, Tehran has told Washington it

U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds recorded net inflows of $98.85 million on August 7, extending a streak to five consecutive trading days, while spot ether ETFs added $49.60 million the same day, marking four straight days of inflows. BlackRock's IBIT captured $479 million of a $626 million th

U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs added $98.85 million on August 7, marking their fifth consecutive trading day of net inflows. According to Bitcoin.com News data, Blackrock's IBIT captured $479 million of a $626 million three-day total from August 3 through August 5, representing roughly 76% of all bitcoin ET

According to Jin10 citing Fox News, U.S. Vice President JD Vance said on Saturday (August 9) that the United States is in "active negotiations" with Iran. "We are using every tool available—diplomatic, economic, and military measures—to ensure the best outcome for the American people," Vance said

According to SoSoValue data, Hyperliquid (HYPE) spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) returned to net inflows in the week ending August 7, adding $2.84 million after three straight weeks of redemptions. The cumulative outflow during the three-week slide totaled $30.6 million, with peak redemptions of $1

US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds attracted approximately $1 billion in net inflows this week, their strongest performance since April and third-best week since October, according to Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas on Saturday. The rebound signals renewed investor appetite after months of u

According to Jin10, the U.S. Treasury on Friday (Aug 7) froze offshore company assets held by Republican donor and oil tycoon Harry Sardar related to Venezuelan oil production operations. The Treasury also issued a license authorizing Sardar to liquidate his stake in the company. Sardar, who has

According to Nationwide data, Russell 1000 Value Index (RLV) gained 31.6% over the past 12 months, significantly outperforming Russell 1000 Growth Index (RLG)'s 13.5% gain as of August 2026. The performance gap of approximately 22% represents the largest spread since the 2022 bear market. Analysts a

According to ChainCatcher, Wells Fargo plans to launch tokenized deposits in fall 2026, initially supporting USD and GBP transactions for select corporate and commercial clients. The tokenized deposits will remain bank liabilities but enable continuous blockchain-based transfers, programmable

According to BlockBeats, U.S. crude oil inventories fell to 712 million barrels on August 8, marking the lowest level since March 1984. The decline follows 17 consecutive weeks of decreases, surpassing the previous record of 16 consecutive weeks set in 2021. Total inventories have dropped 166 millio

According to a New York Federal Reserve consumer expectations survey released on Friday (August 7), U.S. consumers showed improved confidence in finding new employment in July, while short-term inflation expectations declined slightly. The survey found that respondents assessed a 46.2% average

Korean stocks diverged sharply in the week ending the 7th as supply-demand distortions from semiconductor leverage products eased, with KOSPI falling 5.10% to 6258.77 while KOSDAQ surged 10.98% to 798.81, according to Korea Exchange data released the 9th. The divergence followed regulatory changes t

Kido Industrial, Nearthlab, and Hatch Tech are conducting initial public offering subscriptions for retail investors during the second week of August. Kido Industrial will accept subscriptions on August 11-12, while Nearthlab and Hatch Tech will open subscriptions on August 12-13. The three

According to the Korea Exchange, South Korea's benchmark KOSPI index declined 5.10% to 6,258.77 for the week ending August 7, while the KOSDAQ surged 10.98% to 798.81, reflecting divergent market flows. The reversal in semiconductor stocks, which fell 12.2% last week, partially offset earlier

Toss Securities and Kakao Pay Securities are expanding AI-powered investment information services to democratize access for individual investors in South Korea. Toss Securities' flagship 'AI Earnings Call' service, launched in April, reached 600,000 cumulative users in approximately three months,

According to The Block analysis of SoSoValue data, U.S. spot bitcoin and ether ETFs saw combined inflows of $1.1 billion in the week ending August 8, the strongest week for either category since April. Spot bitcoin ETFs drew $853.5 million, while spot ether ETFs received $244.9 million. BlackRock's

Korean stock market analysts forecast rotation trading into undervalued sectors this week as semiconductor supply concentration eases following single-stock leverage product regulations. Mechanical trading pressure has declined and KOSDAQ credit liquidation has substantially progressed, with supply-

According to the Financial Investment Association, money market funds (MMF) in South Korea received 27.7 trillion won in inflows during July, marking a significant surge. The single-month inflow is five times the average monthly inflow for the first half of 2026, reflecting growing demand from

SpaceX stock (SPCX) surged 15.8% on Friday, closing at $133.11 and marking its strongest daily gain since the company went public in June. The rally occurred as 912 million previously restricted shares became eligible for sale Thursday, an event that had weighed on the stock for weeks but