Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Jin10, Australia approved a controversial domestic gas reservation plan on May 19, requiring energy producers to reserve one-fifth of new output for domestic consumption. The measure aims to address an anticipated supply shortage on the country's east coast by year-end of the decade

According to Jin10, Malaysian palm oil futures fell on Tuesday (May 19) after gaining 2.16% in the previous session, marking the largest single-day rally since March 30. The Malaysia Palm Oil Board predicted in a statement that prices will remain around 4,400 ringgit (approximately $1,110) per ton i

According to Guru Club, silver spot price declined over 2% on May 19, trading at $76.11 per ounce intraday.

Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, USDKRW (US Dollar vs South Korean won) has surged by 1% in a short period. Current volatility is significantly higher than recent averages, indicating increased market

Japan’s 30-year government bond yield broke above 4% in May, the first time since 1999. In the first quarter of 2026, Japanese investors sold about $29.6 billion worth of U.S. Treasuries. Market analyst Catalina Castro warned on X that Japan’s selling of U.S. Treasuries could trigger a domino effect: the XRP cross-border settlement mechanism could, in theory, release an estimated $27 trillion to $37 trillion of trapped funds in global accounts. Japan bond market pressure: confirmed market data J

Europe's natural gas futures prices fell to €59.4/MWh yesterday, down from six-week highs as hopes for U.S.-Iran agreement and potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz relieved market concerns. President Trump paused military action against Iran after three Gulf allies requested additional

China's Shanghai Interbank Offered Rate (SHIBOR) declined overnight, with overnight SHIBOR falling to 1.2650%, down 0.1 basis point; 7-day SHIBOR decreased to 1.3200%, down 0.2 basis points; and 3-month SHIBOR dropped to 1.4040%, down 0.1 basis point.

Bloomberg reported on May 19 that Trafigura Group, a multinational commodities trader, is in discussions with USDT issuer Tether about a pilot program. The plan is to use USDT to pay for fuel and snacks at Puma Energy gas stations in El Salvador. A Puma Energy spokesperson confirmed that the discussions are still in an exploratory technical stage and require approval from regulatory authorities. Pilot mechanism: confirmed payment structure and prerequisites Payment flow (confirmed): El Salvador

Samsung Executive Forecasts Memory Price Decline Kye-hyun Kyung, permanent advisor to Samsung Electronics' Device Solutions Division and former president of Samsung's DS division, forecast on May 18 that memory chip prices will decline in the second half of next year. Speaking at the Korean

According to DBS Bank's chief economist Ma Tieying, on Monday Prime Minister Ishiba Sakura directed Japan's Finance Ministry to draft a supplementary budget in response to potential economic impacts from Middle East tensions. The proposed fiscal stimulus is estimated between 3

Today, President Trump canceled a planned military strike on Iran following requests from Gulf allies, sending oil prices sharply lower. The U.S. also extended sanctions relief on Russian seaborne oil for an additional 30

According to Jin10, on May 19 at 10:31, gold bar prices from major Chinese banks and brands rose broadly. Ayijin gold stores led the gains with a 17 yuan/gram increase compared to the previous day, followed by Laomiao and

According to Shanghai Steel Union, battery-grade lithium carbonate (MMLC) futures fell to 187,600 yuan/ton today (May 19), down 3,200 yuan/ton from the 4:30 p.m. price on May 18.

According to The Korea Times, South Korean asset managers are increasing exposure to Samsung Electronics and SK hynix amid strong AI chip demand. Samsung Asset Management raised the maximum allocation for each company in its KODEX AI Semiconductor ETF to 25% from approximately 20%, while reducing th

According to Taipei Times, Leadtek Research, a Taiwanese distributor of graphics cards and AI servers, expects revenue this quarter to remain flat or slightly higher than the previous quarter as AI GPU demand stays strong and supply constraints ease. The company reported net profit of NT$107.79

According to Jin10, as of 10:15 on May 19, the CNEX money market sentiment index stood at 48, unchanged from 08:45. The sentiment indices for large banks, mid-sized banks, and non-bank institutions were 46, 49, and 47, respectively, all flat. The index ranges from 0 to 100, with 50 representing

Reuters, citing data from on-chain analytics firm Arkham on May 19, reported that since 2023, Iran’s largest cryptocurrency exchange Nobitex has processed about $2 billion via the Tron network and at least $317 million via BNB Chain, for a total of more than $2.3 billion. Both Tron and Binance founders are key supporters of WLFI, a Trump family business. Confirmed On-Chain Transaction Data (Based on Arkham Data) Overall scale (since 2023): Tron network: about $2 billion BNB Chain: at least $317

According to Trader T (@thepfund), Bitcoin spot ETFs experienced net outflows of $649 million yesterday (May 18), marking the third largest single-day withdrawal of 2026. BlackRock's IBIT led outflows with $448 million, followed by Ark's ARKB at $110 million, Fidelity's FBTC at $63.42 million, and F

According to Jin 10 Futures, last week coke prices posted their fourth round of increases amid government supply assurances, with coke producers reporting improved profitability and low domestic inventory levels. However, Mongolia coal imports faced disruption due to heavy rainfall at the

According to Jin10 Futures citing foreign media reports, Japan rubber futures rose for the second consecutive trading day on Tuesday (May 19), supported by yen weakness and tightening rubber supply from Thailand, the world's top producing nation. Thailand's Meteorological Department forecasts