Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to China Securities Journal, Chinese commercial banks have introduced small currency direct clearing services this year to reduce cross-border settlement costs for exporters. The new services bypass the traditional double-conversion method, which previously required converting small curren

The US dollar strengthened against the Japanese yen on August 10 afternoon, with USD/JPY reaching 159.301 yen—the highest level since the US-Japan joint intervention on July 31. Kyodo News reported that Japanese government sources identified Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda's September rate hike si

The USD/JPY exchange rate climbed to 159.301 yen on August 10, marking the first breach of the 159-yen level since the US-Japan coordinated intervention on July 31. Kyodo News reported that Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda's signal for a September rate hike was the decisive factor enabling US

According to Kyodo News, the dollar-yen exchange rate surged to 159.301 yen on August 10 (EDT 4 p.m.), up 1.739 yen (1.104%) from the previous close, marking the first time it exceeded 159 yen since the U.S.-Japan joint intervention on July 31. The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) rose 0.259

According to Kyodo News, the USD/JPY exchange rate surged to 159.301 on August 10 (4 p.m. ET), up 1.104% from the previous close of 157.562, marking the first time above 159 yen since the U.S.-Japan coordinated intervention on July 31. The dollar index (DXY) rose 0.260% to 99.818. Japanese

According to MarketWatch, the S&P 500 index reached a record high on Friday (Aug 7) and posted its best weekly performance since April, with year-to-date gains of 13.3%. More notably, the equal-weight S&P 500 ETF (RSPF) surged 15% over the same period, putting it on track to outperform the

ChatGPT AI has issued price predictions for XRP following the conclusion of the SEC lawsuit, forecasting a potential rise from the current $1.02 level to a range of $4 to $6 by the end of 2026, with a possible extension to $7 to $8 in a full risk-on market breakout. The artificial intelligence

NYSE President Lynn Martin confirmed the exchange is developing an onchain settlement platform for tokenized securities, building on the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation's (DTCC) tokenization pilot in July, ahead of an October full launch. Martin described the technology as a way to bridge

According to NYSE President Lynn Martin, the exchange is developing an onchain settlement platform for tokenized securities and confirmed participation in the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation's (DTCC) tokenization pilot in July. DTCC plans a full rollout in October covering Russell 1000

According to TradingView, SpaceX (SPCX) stock traded above its $135 IPO price on Monday for the first time in about a month, with shares near $138, up 4%. The rebound was driven by two factors: Deutsche Bank analyst Edison Yu doubled down on the company's $100 billion annual recurring revenue

According to ZhiTong Caijing, Zhejiang Jingxin Pharmaceuticals (002020.SZ) Hong Kong IPO prospectus will expire on August 11 after the 6-month validity period from its February 11 filing. China Citic Securities served as the sole sponsor for the offering. The pharmaceutical company focuses on

According to Hong Kong Exchanges disclosure on October 8, Ever Glory United Holdings Limited filed an IPO application with the Hong Kong main board, with ICBC International as sole sponsor. The Singapore-based company provides comprehensive mechanical and electrical engineering services for

According to Zhitong Finance, Bonasia Pharma (Hangzhou) Medical Technology Co., Ltd.'s Hong Kong IPO prospectus, filed on February 11, 2026, expired on August 11, 2026. The company is a clinical contract research organization (CRO) headquartered in Hangzhou, providing clinical trial services for

According to Zhitong Caijing, Siyuan Electric (002028.SZ) prospectus for its Hong Kong IPO, filed on February 11, 2026, expired on August 11, 2026, after reaching the six-month validity limit. China International Capital Corporation served as the exclusive sponsor for the

The Trump administration announced a $400 million loan to Australian mining company Sunrise Energy Metals on the 10th to develop a scandium mine, aiming to reduce US dependence on Chinese rare earth supplies. The Pentagon's Office of Strategic Capital is providing the conditional financing to the co

According to Financial Times, on August 10, the U.S. Department of Defense announced a $400 million loan to Australian company Sunrise Energy Metals to develop a scandium mining project aimed at reducing reliance on Chinese rare earth supplies. Following the announcement, Sunrise Energy Metals'

According to Guru Club, silver futures in New York rose 1% on August 11, trading at $65.94 per ounce.

As of May 7, 48 South Korean listed companies—38 on KOSDAQ and 10 on KOSPI (excluding preferred shares)—issued public warnings about potential management stock designation due to share prices falling below 1,000 won, according to Korea Exchange and Financial Supervisory Service data. Companies

According to Smart Finance, Hang Seng Index futures (August contract) closed at 25,966 points on August 11, up 17 points or 0.066%, trading at a 29-point premium. Open interest totaled 106,042 contracts with a net long position of 25,270 contracts.

Han&Company, the largest shareholder of SK D&D, announced on the 10th that it will not pursue delisting of SK D&D for at least one year. The commitment came after regulatory authorities intervened in the company's 140 billion won capital increase plan, which was designed to provide emergency