Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to BlockBeats citing Bit.com data, optical module and storage stocks declined 2%-3.35% in pre-market trading on July 22 after yesterday's significant gains. Optical module names including Coherent (COHR, -3.46%), Lumentum Holdings (LITE, -3.04%), Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI, -2.78%), and

Onshore Chinese yuan closed at 6.7740 against the U.S. dollar on July 22 at 4:30 PM, down 72 basis points from the previous trading day.

According to Jin10, Chinese stock Demingri fell 10% on July 22 with trading volume of 12.105 billion yuan and turnover rate of 15.54%. Southbound connect specialist seats bought 398 million yuan and sold 308 million yuan, while two institutional specialist seats recorded net selling of 95.96 million

According to Reuters' analysis of LSEG consensus data, Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, and Oracle are projected to see combined capital expenditure surpass free cash flow by 2027. Operating cash flow for these companies is expected to increase approximately $340 billion in 2027 compared to 2025,

US-listed cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds attracted fresh institutional capital on July 21, extending the sector's recovery as investors cautiously returned to digital assets. Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded net inflows of approximately $39.3 million for the session, while spot Ethereum ETFs added a

Japanese companies issued $6.8 billion in euroyen convertible bonds during the January-to-June period, approaching the highest level in 22 years, according to LSEG data cited by Nikkei Asia on July 22. The issuance volume marked the highest since the first half of 2004, when it reached $11 billion.

On July 21, US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded net inflows of approximately $39.3 million, while spot Ethereum ETFs added about $38 million as institutional investors gradually returned to digital assets. BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust led demand with $23.1 million, followed by Fidelity's Wise

According to LSEG data cited by Nikkei Asia, Japanese companies issued 6.8 billion dollars in euro-yen convertible bonds during the first half of 2026, reaching the highest level since the first half of 2004 when issuances totaled 11 billion dollars. The increase in issuances is driven by rising

According to Bybit's weekly options report (July 14-20), Bitcoin rebounded to close the week up 3.1%, while Ethereum surged 10.7%, with the ETH/BTC ratio recovering significantly. The rally was driven by softer-than-expected inflation data: the U.S. June CPI fell 0.4% month-on-month (the largest

South Korea's Financial Supervisory Service is preparing to convene a sanctions review committee by the end of August. The review will examine alleged mis-selling of Homeplus short-term electronic bonds by Hana Securities, Hyundai Motor Securities, and Eugene Investment & Securities. FSS Director

According to Money Today, South Korea's Financial Supervisory Service plans to hold a disciplinary hearing on incomplete sales of Homplus electronic short-term bonds (ABSTB) as early as late August, following a four-week recess through August 20. Individual investors purchased approximately 1.77

Offshore Energies UK has called on Prime Minister Andy Burnham to urgently meet North Sea oil and gas operators, offshore workers, and energy supply-chain companies as the industry pushes for a reset in UK energy policy. The industry body, commonly known as OEUK, believes direct discussions with wor

Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) called on Prime Minister Andy Burnham on July 22 to urgently meet with North Sea oil and gas operators, urging the government to introduce a more competitive fiscal and regulatory framework. According to the organization, reforms could unlock approximately £50 billion in

VinFast Auto (VFS) U.S.-listed shares gained 2% this month, outperforming Tesla, Nio, and XPeng as the Vietnamese EV maker announced plans to break even in Vietnam by 2027. Deputy CEO Anne Pham stated at the Bloomberg Sustainable Business Summit in Singapore that VinFast expects domestic breakeven n

According to Bloomberg, VinFast Auto deputy CEO Anne Pham said the company expects to break even in Vietnam by 2027 during the Bloomberg Sustainable Business Summit in Singapore on July 22. The announcement comes as VFS stock gained 2% this month, outperforming Tesla's 10% decline, Nio's 5% drop, an

Bank Indonesia's senior deputy governor said today the central bank decided not to raise rates and will use central bank securities to attract fund inflows without significantly altering its interest rate.

According to SoSoValue, US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded their sixth consecutive day of net inflows on Tuesday, adding $203.1 million. The Bitcoin ETFs attracted approximately $930 million over the six-session streak, their longest consecutive inflow run since April. Bitcoin traded at $65,802 at

According to the Korea Exchange, Samchundang Pharmaceuticals fell 8.94% (down 15,000 won to 152,800 won) on July 22, with shares declining for a second consecutive day. The stock reversed sharply after the company received an FDA Pre-ANDA response on July 20 regarding its oral semaglutide generic ca

On July 21, China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) Chairman Wu Qing met with John Graham, President and Chief Executive Officer of Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments), in Beijing, according to the CSRC. The two sides exchanged views on global and Chinese economic and

According to Jin10, on July 22, UK 10-year gilt yields rose 1.3 basis points to 5.041% as Middle East tensions escalated, driving Brent crude up 2.4% to $93.3 per barrel. Rising oil prices have increased inflation expectations and the likelihood of further interest rate hikes from the Bank of