Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Scotiabank strategists, on September 11, the yen's near-term movement depends on the Bank of Japan's September guidance tone, as markets have already priced in the rate hike. If the forward guidance excludes rate hikes in October or December, the yen could weaken to the 157-160 range

U.S. August PPI data rose this month, strengthening expectations for a Federal Reserve rate hike next week. U.S. equities declined, while the European Central Bank raised rates as expected, sending euro/dollar sentiment

According to Jin10 Futures, as of 11:41 on September 11, Chinese futures main contracts showed mixed capital flows. Inflows included Crude Oil 2610 with 1.522 billion yuan, Fuel Oil 2611 with 669 million yuan, and Shanghai Nickel 2610 with 383 million yuan. On the outflow side, CSI 1000 2609 led wit

India's 10-year benchmark government bond yield climbed to its highest level since June 4, reflecting ongoing market movements in the country's debt market.

Nike Inc. (NKE), Opendoor Technologies Inc. (OPEN), and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH) stocks fell to 52-week lows on Thursday. NKE stock declined nearly 2% at close following its exclusion from the S&P 100 index before trading opens on Sept. 21, 2026. OPEN stock lost more than 6.6% at c

According to MarketWatch, Apple on Wednesday launched the iPhone 18 Pro series and its first foldable Duo phone, raising prices by $100 while balancing sales volume against profit margins as consumers face tighter spending. Jefferies analysts led by Edison Lee noted Apple appears prioritizing

According to Odaily, two whales on Hyperliquid established XYZ100 and SP500 short positions totaling $36.88 million after the PPI report's release and ahead of the CPI announcement. The first whale opened 500 XYZ100 short contracts worth approximately $14.51 million at an average price of 29,015.81

According to Jin10, on September 11, the offshore Chinese yuan Hong Kong Interbank Offered Rate (CNH HIBOR) showed mixed movements across tenors. The two-week HIBOR fell to 1.41894%, marking its lowest level since July 31. Other key tenors recorded: overnight HIBOR held steady at 1.37788%, one-week

According to Jin10 Futures, propylene in Shandong market hit 10,000 yuan/tonne on September 10, marking the highest level since October 2018 and surpassing the year-high set on March 9. During the week of September 7–10, Shandong propylene accumulated gains of 960 yuan/tonne, representing an

According to sources, Russia's Central Bank will decide today (September 11) whether to pause its rate-cut cycle amid inflation concerns from fuel supply disruptions and increased government spending. Unlike in July, when President Putin directly urged rate cuts ahead of a monetary policy meeting, t

According to Foxconn, on September 1, Apple's new CEO John Ternus held his first product showcase, unveiling iPhone Duo, Apple's debut foldable phone. Foxconn has secured the exclusive manufacturing contract for the device, with Foxconn Chairman Liu Yang-wei and Rotating CEO Chiang Chi-heng

According to Jin10, ship transits through the Strait of Hormuz fell to 7 vessels on Thursday, down from 11 the previous day and well below the 10-day average of 15 vessels. Of the 7 vessels, 2 departed the strait while 5 entered. The data excludes vessels that may have disabled their automatic

According to BlockBeats, on September 11, two whales on Hyperliquid established short positions in XYZ100 and SP500 stock index futures with a combined notional value of approximately $36.88 million, according to data from TradingBeats. Wallet 0x469e opened a 500-contract XYZ100 short position valu

According to ChainCatcher, on September 10, the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow Jones closed lower for the fourth consecutive trading day. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index declined approximately 2.66%. Among the Magnificent Seven, Apple (AAPL) rose 3.56%, while Alphabet posted modest gains, Microsoft h

According to Jinlian Coke, on September 11, coking plant operating rates surged significantly, releasing increased supply that pressured prices and reduced upside momentum for price rallies. Geopolitical premiums in crude oil continued to support the market, limiting significant downside. Market

According to Tomson Reuters, on September 11, the Bank of Japan is expected to accelerate its interest rate hiking cycle starting next month, moving from its traditional semi-annual pace to quarterly increases of 25 basis points each. The central bank aims to raise its benchmark rate to 2.25%

Bloomberg, citing people familiar with the matter, reported that India plans to push for bilateral interconnection of member states’ central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) as a cross-border trade settlement solution at the 18th BRICS Summit, to be held September 12–13 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. However, India refuses to support a unified BRICS payment and settlement network that could be perceived externally as challenging SWIFT or the dollar. India’s Summit Position: CBDC Interconnection

According to Reuters on Thursday, Altera, a chip manufacturer backed by Intel and private equity firm Silver Lake, is preparing to go public in the United States with an IPO expected to raise over $2 billion as soon as this year. The company plans to file confidentially within weeks, with

Patrick Gaby, ING Americas Research Head, stated in a report on September 11 (local time) that the US 10-year Treasury yield approaching the 5% threshold represents a predictable progression, driven primarily by rising real interest rates amid fiscal burden concerns and expanded bond issuance

According to BlockBeats, on Sept 11, legendary investor Stanley Druckenmiller stated that current U.S. Treasury yields are 'even a bit low' and called further interest rate cuts unnecessary, describing Federal Reserve officials who still view policy as restrictive as 'simply absurd.' The 30-year Tre