Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

This week, the Nasdaq-100 Technology Sector ETF (XSW) fell 0.74% to $109.50 but gained 5.93% week-to-date. Cybersecurity-focused ETFs also rebounded, with the Global X Cybersecurity ETF up 5.66%, the Nasdaq Cybersecurity ETF up 3.91%, and the ETFMG Cybersecurity ETF up 3.51% for the week.

According to the Securities and Futures Commission on August 28, the Hong Kong regulator added SBCFX, Star Bridge Capital Group, Star Bridge Capital Pty Limited and Topical Wealth International Ltd to its alert list, warning that none of the entities is licensed or registered to conduct regulated

According to CNBC, Affirm Holdings reported fiscal fourth-quarter earnings on Thursday, with CEO Max Levchin noting that high gas prices are impacting consumer spending. The buy now, pay later company reported Q4 revenue of $1.17 billion, beating analyst estimates of $1.11 billion, while gross

According to the University of Michigan, on Friday, the final Consumer Sentiment index for August fell to 51.7, better than economist consensus of 51 but well below July's 55.2, pressuring spot gold prices. Spot gold declined to a session low of $4,549.15 following the 10 am ET data release,

S&P confirmed Jordan's BB-/B sovereign credit rating and assigned a stable outlook to the country, according to the agency's latest rating action.

According to an Aug. 28 announcement, Capital B raised €21.0 million ($24.5 million) through private share placement at €0.58 per share bundled with warrants. The fundraise included participation from Blockstream CEO Adam Back and asset manager TOBAM. If all warrants are exercised, the company

Bitcoin's rally above $80,000 this week lifted crypto mining and treasury companies sharply, with miners like Canaan, MARA Holdings and Strive posting double-digit gains, according to Cointelegraph market data. Bitcoin extended its weekly advance past 23%, while Ether gained nearly 30% to trade abov

On Friday, August 28, U.S. sector ETFs showed mixed performance. The semiconductor ETF fell 3.47%, while the biotech index ETF declined 2.72%. Technology sector ETFs and global tech stock index ETFs dropped up to 1.53%, with the networking stock index ETF gaining 0.2%. Energy and consumer

According to LPL Financial's chief economist Jeffrey Roach, Fed Chair Warsh's Jackson Hole speech today may offer limited new details in the main text, but footnotes and citations could reveal important clues about policy direction. "Listen for discussions on Fed credibility, productivity growth, a

Nvidia closed down 4.57% at $217.55 on August 28, while gaining 1.32% for the week.

According to Bitcoin.com News, Bitcoin ETFs crossed the $100 billion asset threshold on Thursday, attracting $242.24 million in inflows and extending a 9-session inflow streak. Total Bitcoin ETF assets reached $100.93 billion, led by $277.61 million into BlackRock's IBIT. Ethereum ETFs

This week, the S&P 500 gained approximately 0.4%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.5%, and the Nasdaq-100 climbed 0.8%. However, the semiconductor index declined 2.2%, while the memory chip index fell 3.7%. Tech megacap stocks rose 2.5%, and software ETF gained 6%. On Powell's debut at the

According to MoneyDJ, U.S. rare earth companies received major government support in August. USA Rare Earth (USAR) completed a $1.55 billion capitalization for its Serra Verde Phase 1 special purpose vehicle on August 24, with the U.S. government contributing $750 million and establishing a

According to S&P Global, the ratings agency downgraded Oracle's credit rating in July to BBB-, the lowest tier of investment grade, citing material credit risks from aggressive AI infrastructure spending and uncertain cash flow returns. Oracle has posted negative free cash flow for five

According to Chosun Biz, U.S. stock indices opened mixed on August 28 as investors awaited Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Wash's Jackson Hole speech. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.21% to 53,679.42, while the S&P 500 gained 0.10% to 7,738.47. The Nasdaq Composite declined 0.02% to 26,535.02. I

According to Jin10, on August 28, crude oil futures declined. WTI light sweet crude for October delivery fell 13 cents to $83.40 per barrel, down 0.16%, while Brent crude for October delivery dropped 39 cents to $89.31 per barrel, down 0.43%.

According to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Iran sold approximately 90 million barrels of oil during the execution period of a temporary agreement.

Ahead of Energy Transfer LP's Hugh Brinson pipeline commencing operations on September 1, U.S. natural gas futures declined. The pipeline in Texas is expected to transport approximately 2.2 billion cubic feet of natural gas daily from

According to Argus Research Corp., Moderna Inc. (MRNA) was upgraded recently to Buy from Hold, citing positive melanoma vaccine data and upside potential for the stock price. Analyst Jasper Hellweg noted that despite a decline exceeding 70% from its historical high over the past five years, a