Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to TradingView, Ethereum was at $2,417.10 as of 09:48 GMT+1 on Thursday (Nov 5), up 4.07% over 24 hours after an overnight bounce that reached 7% at its peak. U.S. spot ether ETFs recorded their first net inflow since Oct 23 on Wednesday (Nov 4), taking in $53.02 million after seven

European Central Bank Governing Council member Zigman indicated on November 5 that the possibility of a rate increase in December is 'quite substantial.' The statement reflects the ECB's ongoing assessment of monetary policy amid evolving economic conditions in the

According to IRNA, the Iranian Navy said on Thursday morning a tanker hit a mine in the Strait of Hormuz.

According to the Malaysian Rubber Board, Malaysia's SMR20 rubber on November 5 rose 2.50 sen to 973.50 sen per kilogram, while bulk latex prices fell 5 sen to 773.50 sen per kilogram. Market concerns over supply disruptions from adverse weather in major rubber-producing countries provided support

Taiwan Economic Minister Kung Ming-hsin stated on November 5 that Taiwan-US tariff arrangements and investment commitments will be maintained following the US midterm elections, despite Republican losses in both the House and Senate. Kung explained that because US executive power remains

According to Wantrich, Wistron Technologies (2492) released its Q3 financial results on November 5, 2026. The company reported nine-month after-tax earnings per share of NT$9.66, a 227.62% year-over-year increase, with cumulative nine-month net profit of NT$4.685 billion. Q3 net income reached NT$2.

According to MultiBank Group announcement on November 4, the exchange platform appointed a board comprising seven directors, predominantly from the UAE, including H.H. Sheikh Juma bin Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum and H.E. Mohammed Al Hakim as vice-chairman. The platform reported October trading

Eurozone producer price inflation reached 11.1% year-over-year in September, exceeding the expected 10.6% and rising from 8.2% in the prior month, according to official data.

According to Bloomberg data, Meta's newly issued euro-denominated bonds traded above par on Thursday, following record investor demand. The six maturity tranches released by the company all posted gains, with bid prices also exceeding face value. The offering attracted €62 billion in subscription or

According to United Daily News, Tien Energy Green Power (7842), Taiwan's leading private renewable energy retailer, announced record-breaking third-quarter results on November 5. Q3 consolidated revenue reached NT$1.021 billion, up 67% year-over-year, with net profit of NT$43.43 million, up 138%

According to Economic Daily, Apex Optical (TWSE: 3234) reported Q3 2026 consolidated net profit of NT$36 million (EPS NT$0.33), swinging to profitability from prior-year losses. Q3 consolidated revenue reached NT$326 million, up 66.3% sequentially and 115.9% year-over-year, marking the company's

According to Yonhap Infomax, South Korean government bond yields fell sharply on November 5, driven by risk-off sentiment amid a 5.28% Kospi plunge. The 3-year yield dropped 4.5 basis points to 3.669%, marking a 3-month low, while the 10-year yield declined 8.1 basis points to 3.887%, its lowest in

According to Yonhapinfomax, on November 5, South Korea's interest rate swap (IRS) rates fell across all tenors. The 1-year IRS rate dropped 2.25 basis points to 3.5275%, while 5-year IRS declined 6.50 basis points to 3.6750%. The 10-year IRS fell 7.00 basis points to 3.6950%. SOFR-based rates

Taiwan-based IC packaging and testing company SiliconWare Precision Industries held a board meeting on Thursday to approve its third-quarter financial report. The company reported basic earnings per share of 2.84 TWD for the third quarter, bringing nine-month EPS to 7.49 TWD - surpassing

According to Taiwan Times, Silico Holdings (6257) approved its Q3 2026 financial report on Thursday. The chipmaker's 9-month basic earnings per share (EPS) reached 7.49 yuan, representing a 90.1% year-over-year increase and surpassing last year's full-year EPS by approximately 22%. Q3 alone

Democrat Gina Hinojosa won the Texas gubernatorial election, defeating Republican incumbent Greg Abbott to become the state's first Democratic governor in over 30 years. Hinojosa has proposed an immediate halt to new data center construction and the cancellation of related tax incentives, pending st

Hua Jing (stock code 2468) reported September 2026 revenue of NT$308 million, marking a 54.99% month-on-month increase and 68.77% year-on-year growth, the highest for the period. The company continues large-scale project deployments focused on financial sector clients, cybersecurity solutions, and p