Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

June 26, 2026, 12:30 to 12:45 (UTC), ETH sharply dropped 1.32% in an extremely short 15-minute window, falling to the range of 1527.72-1560.57 USDT, with a volatility of 2.12%. Market sentiment is extremely low, with the Fear and Greed Index falling to 12, indicating extreme fear, and ETH has dropped over 54% from its yearly high. The main driver of this move is the loss of a key technical support level. On that day, ETH broke below the key psychological level of $1,600, which had provided about

According to Goldman Sachs, the U.S. IPO market is experiencing its strongest rebound in recent years as of June 26, 2026, though activity remains far below the frenzied speculation of the dot-com bubble. Approximately 50 companies have gone public in the U.S. this year, double the figure from the s

Apple Inc. raised prices across its product lineup, including MacBooks, iPads, and other home devices, due to soaring memory and storage costs, with the stock suffering its worst single-day decline since April 2025. The price increases stem from escalating memory and storage component costs that

According to Wedbush analyst Dan Ives, Apple raised prices on MacBooks, iPads, and other devices this week, citing soaring memory and storage costs. The MacBook Neo price increased from $599 to $699, while the iPad Air 128GB jumped from $599 to $749. The MacBook Air 512GB now costs $1,299, up from $

CryptoQuant analyst Darkfost reported that the Coinbase Premium Index has remained negative for nearly 40 days since May 15. The analyst noted selling pressure from professional and institutional investors has accelerated in recent weeks, with the index tracking Bitcoin price differences between

According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, the U.S. merchandise trade deficit widened 27.4% in May to $108.8 billion, marking the largest monthly deficit in over a year. The figure exceeded market expectations of $85 billion. The widening was driven by a 5.4% decline in exports, including

According to CryptoQuant analyst Darkfost, the Coinbase Premium Index has remained negative since May 15, indicating sustained selling pressure from institutional investors on Bitcoin. The index, which compares BTC prices on Binance versus Coinbase Advanced, reflects bearish sentiment among larger m

According to the export schedule, Angola finalized its August crude oil exports at 35 cargoes, compared to 29 cargoes in July, marking a 21% month-over-month increase in scheduled shipments.

According to China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC), on June 26, the regulator required Huasheng Lithium (688353.SH) to provide supplementary disclosures regarding its Hong Kong IPO application, including clarification on whether its existing, under-construction, and proposed projects

According to smart financial news platform reports citing China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) disclosure on June 26, Zhejiang Hexia Technology Co., Ltd. has received supplementary material requirements from the CSRC regarding its Hong Kong GEM board listing application. The CSRC

According to the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC), on June 26, the regulator issued nine supplementary material requirements for Jingshi Measuring Control Technology Co., Ltd. regarding its Hong Kong main board IPO application. Key requirements include clarification on the company's

According to the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC), as of May 29, 2026, six Hong Kong IPO applications from mainland enterprises updated their filing status. Aider Tech, Seno Medical (688108.SH), Xingye Bank Tin, and Toubida have the status of "received," while Rongtai Pharma shows

U.S. merchandise imports increased 3.6% month-on-month in May, while merchandise exports declined 5.4% over the same period.

According to Citigroup strategists, Citigroup raised its year-end 2026 target for the S&P 500 to 8,100, up from 7,700, citing strong corporate earnings momentum. The bank noted that historically, bull markets have typically ended following aggressive interest-rate hiking cycles; however, the

According to Jin10, crude oil prices maintained volatility ahead of the evening session on June 26. The chart shows a snapshot of domestic and international crude oil pricing ahead of the night session

As of 8:23 PM, Hang Seng Index June futures were trading at 22,725 points, up 25 points or 0.11%, with a premium of 53 points. Volume reached 2,983 contracts. National Index futures were quoted at 7,483 points, up 14 points or 0.19%, with a premium of 22 points and 5,020 contracts

According to Wisdom Gate News, LUOKANG Pharmaceutical-B (09637) surged 94.16% in dark market trading today, closing at 43.88 HKD compared to its IPO price of 22.60 HKD. Each lot of 100 shares generates an unrealized gain of 2,128 HKD before transaction fees. The company will list on the Hong Kong

U.S. wholesale inventories rose 0.3% month-on-month in May, falling short of the expected 0.4% increase and declining from 0.6% in April.

According to U.S. Commerce Department data, the U.S. merchandise trade deficit in May reached $105.8 billion, wider than the expected $85 billion and the prior month's $82.4 billion deficit.

According to Saxo Markets Chief Investment Strategist, Apple's recent price hike signals that rising storage chip costs may begin constraining consumer spending and AI infrastructure investments. The market is reassessing whether strong demand for memory chips, while confirming robust AI infrastruct