Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk announced on August 24 that SpaceX and NVIDIA are deepening their collaboration, centered on the Vera Rubin platform, to extend AI computing infrastructure into Earth orbit. The first Starmind AI satellites could launch as early as the fourth quarter of 2027, one year ahead of the previously announced 2028 schedule, with deployment expected to expand substantially in 2028. Starmind AI Satellite Launch Schedule: Moved Up to Q4 2027 Musk said publicly on August 24, 2026, that

Fuel oil main contract futures rose 2.00% intraday on August 27, trading at 3,749 yuan per ton.

A survey released by the National Institute on Retirement Security on August 27 showed that 77% of Americans believe using cryptocurrency in workplace retirement plans poses risks, while 53% oppose employers offering cryptocurrency as an investment option; 80% of respondents believe the United States faces a retirement crisis, up from 67% in 2020. Survey Data: 77% Believe Cryptocurrency Is Risky According to the National Institute on Retirement Security, the survey was conducted by Greenwald Res

On August 27, overnight SHIBOR (Shanghai Interbank Offered Rate) declined to 1.3650%, down 4.7 basis points from the previous day. The 7-day SHIBOR fell to 1.3940%, dropping 3.0 basis points, while the 3-month SHIBOR remained unchanged at 1.4300%.

On Thursday, August 27, gold prices rose slightly, supported by concerns over U.S. dollar depreciation and the federal budget deficit, according to Jin10 data. Gold gained over 5% last week after the U.S. Treasury announced expanded purchases of longer-dated bonds, sparking dollar weakness. OANDA se

According to MoneyToday, South Korea's KOSPI index opened 2.76% higher on August 27 morning, but gains narrowed to 1.81% following the Bank of Korea's rate hike announcement. The central bank raised its benchmark rate to 3%, marking two consecutive increases. Nvidia's second-quarter revenue

According to Gate data, Brent crude oil (XBRUSD) retreated to $88 per barrel on August 27, trading at $87.98 with a 24-hour gain of 1.0%.

According to Maybank economists, Singapore's electronics output grew 11.2% year-over-year in July, the slowest pace in 11 months, down from 21.1% in June, partly due to a high base effect from the prior year. Despite the slowdown, the bank expects the industry to benefit from continued global AI

According to Jin10, China's domestic gold jewelry prices from multiple brands declined by approximately 4 yuan per gram today compared to yesterday, trading near 1,395 yuan per gram.

Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) published a draft regulatory framework for cryptocurrency spot ETFs on August 26, proposing to allow asset management companies to launch spot ETFs tracking Bitcoin and Ether. The products would be listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), enabling investors to gain crypto asset exposure through existing securities accounts. The draft stipulates that, during each fiscal year, each ETF’s average net exposure to the tracked crypto asset mus

According to ChainCatcher, Merilius Research raised its price target for Nvidia (NVDA) to $420 from $400.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's expansion of long-term Treasury bond buybacks drew criticism from The Economist on August 26 (local time) as a political maneuver ahead of midterm elections rather than a genuine economic policy. The British economic weekly stated the official justification of e

PIMCO economist Tiffany Wilding issued a report on the 26th (local time) cautioning the US Treasury Department to maintain principles following last week's sudden announcement expanding long-term bond buybacks that shook the Treasury market. In the report, Wilding noted that many investors have

According to the financial investment industry, Park Hyun-joo, chairman of Mirae Asset Group, criticized Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix's shareholder return policies on August 26. Park emphasized that excessive dividends would hinder the emergence of new semiconductor champions, and called

Shenzhen confectionery brand Amos Foods (Amos) is seeking to list its shares on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Its Peelerz peelable gummies and TastySounds musical lollipops have gone viral on TikTok and other social media platforms in recent years, generating particularly strong demand in North America. The prospectus estimates that 2025 revenue will reach 2.78 billion yuan (approximately $410 million), up 77% year over year, with net profit exceeding 600 million yuan. Hong Kong Listing Applicat

According to Yonhap Infomax, South Korea's monetary base is expected to face fluctuating pressures on August 27 due to multiple factors. The Bank of Korea (BOK) RP purchases of 37 trillion won on August 12 and fiscal allocations of 4 trillion won will increase money supply, while RP maturities of 30

According to The Economist, on August 26, the U.K. economic weekly criticized U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's long-term Treasury buyback expansion policy as a political tool aimed at the midterm elections rather than a genuine measure to secure bond market liquidity. The magazine stated

According to Tiffany Wilding, an economist at PIMCO, on August 26, the U.S. Treasury's recent expansion of long-term bond buybacks helps market function but cannot fundamentally alter bond valuations. Wilding stated that while buybacks may reduce borrowing costs over time, the Treasury alone cannot

According to Jin10 data, Thailand plans to raise clean energy generation—including solar, wind, and hydropower—to 60% of total electricity output over the next 25 years, double its previous target, Energy Minister Akanat Promphan announced today (August 27). Currently, over 60% of Thailand's electri

Two robot startups headquartered in Hangzhou and founded by former Alibaba executives—Infiforce and UDeer.ai—have announced plans to pursue IPOs in Hong Kong as early as 2027, further consolidating Hong Kong’s position as an equity-financing platform for China’s robotics industry. Shen Qinhua, founding partner of Puhua Capital, warned that valuations in the embodied AI sector have become significantly overstretched. Infiforce and UDeer.ai: Key Facts According to disclosures by the companies’ fou