Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

Boeing secured a US military contracting vehicle worth up to $131.23 billion for the F-15 Eagle Crest program. The US Department of War awarded the indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract on Aug. 24, covering new aircraft production, systems integration, modernization, upgrades,

According to Jin10 data, six foreign exchange options orders of 1 billion each are set to expire at 22:00 Beijing time on August 26, covering EUR, JPY, GBP, and AUD pairs. Market participants are advised to monitor potential volatility during the expiration

OpenAI unveiled its first custom AI chip on Tuesday, reporting that the Jalapeño processor delivered 1.5 to 1.9 times more AI work per watt and 1.7 to 3.6 times lower end-to-end latency than Nvidia Corp.'s GB200 and GB300 systems across specific benchmarks. The chip, developed with Broadcom and

South Korean high-dividend ETFs recorded 584.4 billion won in net asset inflows over the past month, bringing total assets to 23.63 trillion won, following shareholder return policy announcements from Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix. The inflows reflect investor demand for stable cash flow

According to Stocktwits, OpenAI on Tuesday (Aug 26) unveiled its Jalapeño AI chip, which delivered 1.5 to 1.9 times better energy efficiency and up to 3.6 times lower latency than Nvidia's GB200 and GB300 systems on

According to Morgan Stanley research disclosed by ChainCatcher, major technology companies, Nvidia, and Broadcom have collectively made over $3.1 trillion in off-balance-sheet commitments as of Q2 2026, comprising $1.1 trillion in leasing obligations and $1.7 trillion in purchase commitments.

According to Money Today on August 26, South Korean high-dividend ETFs attracted significant inflows as individual investors increasingly favored income-generating products. The 71 high-dividend related ETFs listed on the domestic stock market saw net asset increases of 584.4 billion won over the

X is preparing to add trading buttons alongside cryptocurrency and stock market data displayed within its social-media feed, former product chief Nikita Bier said on August 25. Bier stated that 'trade buttons' are coming soon to X's Cashtags feature, which already allows users to embed and view cryp

According to Nikita Bier, X's former product chief, on August 25, X will soon add buy and sell buttons to its Cashtags feature, enabling users to trade cryptocurrencies and stocks directly within the platform's feed. Bier made the announcement while responding to criticism from the crypto

According to the Fujairah Petroleum Industry Zone, refined product inventories at the Port of Fujairah fell to 6.359 million barrels for the week ending August 24, declining 1.393 million barrels from the previous week. Breakdown by product: light distillates rose 0.31 million barrels to 1.241 mill

According to Bloomberg, Bitcoin held in self-custody wallets declined for the first time in approximately 15 years as large holders increasingly migrate to tax-efficient alternatives. BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has absorbed more than $3 billion in Bitcoin through in-kind ETF creation b

On August 26, Shanghai Gold Exchange gold T+D futures closed down 0.46% at 999.8 yuan per gram, while silver T+D futures rose 0.54% to 16,720 yuan per kilogram.

According to BlockBeats, on August 26, the Democratic Party leads by approximately 6 percentage points in generic congressional polling as the U.S. midterm elections enter their final 10 weeks. Market participants are assessing the impact of a potential Democratic takeover of Congress on financial m

The U.S. July PCE price index is due to be released at 8:30 PM ET on August 26. The core rate is expected to remain unchanged at 3.3% year-over-year, while the overall monthly rate is anticipated to rebound. Market participants have increased their bets on a Fed rate hike in September to

According to Yonhapinfomax, South Korea's 3-year Treasury yield on August 26 afternoon recovered to 3.811%, down 1.5 basis points from the previous trading day after declining to 3.777% earlier in the session. The 10-year yield fell 3.6 basis points to 4.282%, and the 30-year yield dropped 4.2 basis

According to Guru Club, Australian Retirement Trust (ART), Australia's second-largest pension fund, has built its largest yen position in years over the past six months, betting that markets are underestimating the likelihood of Bank of Japan rate increases. The fund increased yen holdings while

According to Guru Club, Chicago wheat futures rose 1.7% and hit a two-year high during Asia morning session on August 26, driven by concerns over worsening Black Sea grain export disruptions. The most actively traded wheat contract reached its highest level since May 2024. Russia and Ukraine, the wo

Kim Seung-hyun, Head of 1Q ETF Quant Solutions Division at Hana Asset Management, discussed AI investment strategy in an interview with MoneyToday on August 24. Kim stated that investors should focus on companies that will survive AI competition, emphasizing three criteria: superior technology,