Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Jin10 data, on November 3, domestic gold jewelry prices increased, with most brands' pure gold jewelry trading at 1,173-1,185 yuan per gram, up approximately 12 yuan from the previous day.

International gold prices held steady near $3,950 an ounce on November 3 after rebounding on hopes for peace negotiations between the US and Iran. Spot gold traded at $3,944.23 an ounce as of 10:22 a.m. Singapore time, little changed from the previous session, according to Bloomberg. The rebound

According to CNBC analysis, all 11 U.S. midterm elections from 1982 to 2022 were followed by S&P 500 gains, with an average one-year return of 13.7%, matching the 13.8% average seen after presidential elections. Divided government scenarios, where the White House and at least one chamber of

According to Yonhapinfomax, on November 3, foreign exchange inflows from Nvidia's $1 billion investment in Naver weakened the US dollar against the Korean won. The currency conversion volume arrived in Seoul's FX market ahead of the scheduled settlement

According to MarketWatch, on Monday, November 2, Citigroup reversed its positive outlook on hyperscalers and growth stocks after disappointing Q3 earnings failed to meet market expectations. Stuart Kaiser, Citigroup's head of equity trading strategy, acknowledged that the bank's pre-earnings shift t

According to People Finance, Citic Securities Chief Strategist Bao Chengchao noted on October 22 that domestic large-cap blue-chip stocks trade at relatively low valuations compared globally. China's A-share market is the only one among the U.S., Japan, South Korea, and China where AI-to-non-AI valu

According to Forbes, Mukesh Ambani, chairman of Reliance Industries, overtook ByteDance co-founder Zhang Yiming to become Asia's richest person on November 2. Ambani's wealth surged by $8.5 billion in a single day to reach $88.8 billion, driven by a 12% surge in Reliance's stock price that added ove

JPMorgan cut its Apple (AAPL.O) price target to $355 from $360, according to reports on November 3. The adjustment reflects the analyst's revised outlook on the tech giant's near-term performance.

Marvell Technology agreed to acquire optical-components maker Lumentum Holdings Inc. in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $115 billion including debt, Bloomberg reported on November 2. Nvidia Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang voiced support for the merger after Marvell CEO Matt

According to Yonhap Infomax, South Korea's government bond yields declined on the morning of November 3, with the 10-year yield falling 4.3 basis points to 3.997%, the 3-year yield dropping 1.6bp to 3.724%, and the 30-year yield declining 6.1bp to 4.079% ahead of a 2 trillion won auction. October's

According to BofA Global Research, a three-week selloff in artificial intelligence stocks has erased $5 trillion in market value and poses significant economic risks to the U.S. and global economy, the bank's economists warned on November 3. AI-related investments contributed over 1% to the 3.4%

According to Yonhapinfomax, South Korea's interbank lending rates (Koribor) were updated on Nov 3 at 11:00 a.m. The 3-month Koribor rose 0.01 percentage points to 3.42%, while the 12-month rate declined 0.01 points to 3.99%. Other rates: 1-week 3.00%, 1-month 3.14%, 2-month 3.27%, and 6-month 3.82%.

VPBankS Announces Wealth Management Strategy for 2026 and Beyond VPBankS announced a wealth strategy for 2026 and beyond, aiming to provide customers with more comprehensive asset management services. The strategy comes amid rising demand for professional wealth management in Vietnam, particularly among affluent customers. At an investor meeting and Q3 2026 business update, Nhâm Hà Hải, CEO of VPBank Securities JSC (VPBankS; HoSE: VPX), said the company is focused on implementing this strategy t

According to Guru Club, the Taiwan dollar declined 0.5% against the U.S. dollar to 32.755 today (November 3).

Maria Cristina 'Ginbee' Go will take the helm of Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) on April 26, 2027, inheriting a P3.9 trillion asset franchise from outgoing president Jose Teodoro 'TG' Limcaoco at a moment when cumulative provisions surged 69.2% to P19.9 billion across the first nine months of

According to Jin10 Data, on November 3, overnight CNH HIBOR rose 7 basis points to 1.40% on Tuesday, hitting its highest level in three weeks. The one-week tenor climbed to 1.43788%, the two-week tenor to 1.43697%, and the one-year tenor increased to 1.78106%, marking its highest level since

On Nov 3 morning close, international crude oil prices retreated as geopolitical premium unwound following elevated U.S.-Iran negotiation expectations, dragging domestic oil products and chemical chains lower. Container shipping Europe routes faced headwinds with spot rates under pressure despite ti

Robin Brooks, senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, argued on November 2 (local time) that Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's shifting policy signals reflect a focus on managing US Treasury yields rather than inflation. Brooks stated in a Substack post that Warsh prioritizes long-term Treasur

According to Reuters, on November 2, Oracle announced plans to raise $20 billion through bond and share sales to fund its AI and cloud infrastructure expansion. The company stated proceeds would be used for general corporate purposes, including capital spending, debt repayment, acquisitions,

According to its consolidated financial statements for Q3 2026, Vietnam Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade (Vietcombank) reported that the total value of its real estate collateral exceeded VND 2,021 trillion as of September 30, 2026, up 7% from the end of 2025. The increase was driven by an expanding credit portfolio and rising real estate values. With the largest share of customer loan collateral, real estate continues to play a leading role in asset management at major Vietnamese b