Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

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

According to Elliott's October investor letter, the hedge fund warned that current financial market conditions bear striking similarities to the pre-Great Depression era, with fiscal deficits, persistent inflation, private credit risks, and an AI investment boom creating systemic bear market

According to the Reserve Bank of Australia, the Australian dollar's trade-weighted index aligns with long-term equilibrium estimates while remaining 5% above its year-to-date range.

According to the Reserve Bank of Australia, the central bank projects the cash rate will average 4.7% in the fourth quarter of 2026, 4.9% in the second quarter of 2027, 4.8% in the fourth quarter of 2027, and 4.8% in the fourth quarter of 2028.

The Reserve Bank of Australia approved its latest rate decision by majority vote today (November 3).

According to Cyes News, Advanced Energy (AEIS-US) raised its full-year 2026 revenue growth guidance to approximately 40% on November 2, up from the prior 30%–35% range. The power supply company reported third-quarter revenue of $696.4 million, up 50.3% year-over-year, driven by strong demand from se

According to Yahoo Finance, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) will report its third-quarter earnings on Tuesday after the U.S. market close, providing insight into AI chip demand. The earnings come as markets digest a recent sell-off in AI stocks and Intel's disappointing fourth-quarter revenue

According to Jin10, the Reserve Bank of Australia raised its official cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.85% on November 3, marking the highest level since November 2008. The decision aligned with market

Fitch Ratings forecasts the Korean won will remain near current levels through next year-end after appreciating over 15% against the US dollar from June 5 to October 23. The credit rating agency projects the USD/KRW exchange rate at 1,340 won by year-end and 1,325 won by next year-end, with an

According to JPMorgan Chase's scenario analysis on November 3, the probability of Democrats controlling both chambers of Congress is 66%, while Republicans retaining both chambers stands at just 7%. If Democrats win, the S&P 500 may decline 0.25% or gain 0.5%, as markets could worry about stricter A

According to SoSoValue data, on November 2, U.S. spot ETFs for XRP, HYPE, and ZEC recorded combined net outflows of $7.02 million. XRP saw $5.295 million in outflows, while HYPE led declines with $2.8598 million, followed by ZEC at $3.6324 million.

Aqua City LLC, a subsidiary of Novaland (HoSE: NVL), disclosed unexpected information on November 3, 2026, Vietnam time, regarding an adjustment to the deadline for supplementing collateral for bond issue TPACH2125001. Under the revised terms, the issuer must provide additional collateral no later than December 31, 2026, consisting of more than 42.5 million NVL shares owned by NovaGroup JSC, Diamond Properties JSC (two entities affiliated with Chairman Bùi Cao Nhật Quân), and Trần Thị Thanh Vân,