Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Freetrade's official statement, CEO Jenny Zhao stepped down in August after joining the role on May 29, serving less than three months. Zhao's departure comes as parent company IG Group, which acquired Freetrade for £160 million in April 2026, undergoes a strategic reorganization. The p

According to market traders, North Sea's Johan Sverdrup crude surged to a record $33-35 per barrel premium over Brent on Sept 8, following a Saudi key pipeline closure that roiled European crude markets. The premium had stood at just 60 cents on the same date a week earlier. Johan Castberg

According to trading sources, Angola plans to load 28 batches of crude oil in November, down from 30 batches scheduled for October.

Gate launched stock event contracts for MU, SNDK, SKHYNIX, and Unitree Robotics on September 18, 2026, marking its entry into traditional equities trading. CoinGecko's liquidity analysis—based on order book data from August 25 to September 7—ranked Gate first in

U.S. stocks opened higher Friday as Brent crude fell 0.84% to $103.94 a barrel, giving Wall Street relief from inflation concerns. The S&P 500 rose 0.25% at the opening bell, the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.39%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged up 0.09%, according to Reuters. The move

According to Reuters, U.S. stocks rose Friday as oil prices fell, easing inflation concerns on Wall Street. The S&P 500 opened 0.25% higher, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.39% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged up about 0.09%. Brent crude declined 0.84% to $103.94 per barrel Friday,

According to Jin10 Futures on September 18, SC2611 crude oil fell to 728 yuan per barrel, down 9.57%, as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East pressured energy markets. The U.S. State Department confirmed that Iranian President and Foreign Minister have been approved to attend the UN General

The U.S. 2-year Treasury yield rose to 4.743% on September 18, marking its highest level since July 2024. The increase reflects broader movements in fixed-income markets.

According to Goldman Sachs strategists led by Ben Snider, the S&P 500 could rise 14% to around 8,700 points over the next year, driven primarily by earnings growth rather than further valuation expansion. Snider's team dismisses concerns that strong U.S. corporate profits constitute an "earnings

According to ChainCatcher, Morpho has launched a lending market for Coinbase's tokenized stocks on Base, enabling users to deposit five stock tokens as collateral and borrow USDC at variable or fixed rates. The market covers Apple, Alphabet, Nvidia, Meta, and SpaceX tokens. Data shows borrowers

Real-world asset futures traded $107.6 billion in volume during July 2026, overtaking cryptocurrency futures volume of $105.7 billion for the same month, according to a joint report from OKX and Token Terminal published on 17 September. The 142-fold increase from $760 million nine months earlier

The US dollar index rose to 100.498 on the morning of the 18th at 8:02 AM Eastern Time, up 0.283 points (0.282%) from the previous close of 100.215, marking its highest level since July 30. The dollar strengthened as the Japanese yen plunged following the Bank of Japan's policy decision, while

According to a joint report from OKX and Token Terminal published on September 17, real-world asset futures traded $107.6 billion in volume during July 2026, marking the first time tokenized real-world contracts surpassed cryptocurrency futures volume of $105.7 billion in a single month. This

U.S. Bank has adopted Solana as its default network for stablecoin banking operations, marking a significant shift in the blockchain's role within traditional finance. The decision reflects Solana's proven capability in high-speed trading environments and operational efficiency. This move aligns wit

BTCS stock gained 15.32% during intraday trading on September 18, reaching $1.60 per share.

According to Financial Times, Allspring Global is exploring a sale at an estimated valuation of approximately $4 billion.

SK Hynix stocks showed a record price divergence between domestic shares and US American Depositary Receipts (ADR) as of the 14th. The domestic shares closed at 1,697,000 won, down 6.35%, while the ADR closed at $190.07, up 0.94%, creating a 50.7% premium gap when converted to Korean won at

Wells Fargo downgraded Netflix (NFLX) stock to Underweight from Equal Weight on Friday in early morning trade, cutting its price target to $57 from $80 and citing worrying engagement trends. The firm projects Netflix's top 100 originals hours will fall 21% year-over-year in the second half of 2026 d

According to Interfax, Lukoil refined 18.8 million tonnes at its Russian domestic refineries in the first half of 2026.

According to Edaily, as of September 14, SK Hynix' domestic stock closed at 1.697 million Korean won, down 6.35% from the previous trading day, while its American Depositary Receipt (ADR) on the New York Stock Exchange closed at $190.07, up 0.94%. After converting the ADR price to Korean won using t