Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Jin10 Data, on August 25, crude oil futures declined significantly at the close. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) October futures fell $2.65 to $82.36 per barrel, down 3.12%, while London Brent October futures dropped $3.59 to $88.58 per barrel, down 3.89%.

According to the U.S. Department of Treasury, the 2-year Treasury auction on August 25 resulted in a yield of 4.204%, down 11.1 basis points from the previous month's 4.315%. The $69 billion offering drew a bid-to-cover ratio of 2.60x, slightly below the prior month's 2.66x but in line with the

According to sources cited by Jin10, the European Central Bank is prepared to raise interest rates in September to counter economic fallout from the Iran conflict, but has no intention of signaling further policy tightening. The central bank plans to increase its policy rate from 2.25% to 2.50%, cit

According to Yonhap Infomax, gold futures for December delivery rose 0.02% to $4,698.80 per troy ounce on August 25 (US Eastern time) on the COMEX exchange. The price has reached its highest level since mid-May, gaining nearly 20% from early August levels around $4,000 per ounce. Meanwhile, WTI

European Central Bank policymakers are preparing to raise interest rates in September to counter the spillover effects of the Iran conflict, according to recent policy signals. The rate hike is intended to mitigate negative economic consequences stemming from geopolitical tensions in the

Bitcoin and ether exchange-traded funds attracted $453 million on Monday, extending inflows to six consecutive sessions. Bitcoin ETFs drew $337.56 million led by Blackrock's IBIT with $208.93 million, while ether ETFs added $115.57 million. The sustained buying reflected broadening institutional

The Crypto Fear and Greed Index entered extreme greed territory late Sunday evening, hitting 81 for the first time since late 2024. The index jumped from 36 (fear) a month ago and 41 (neutral) a week ago to 81 in its fastest sentiment swing of the year. The shift follows a Bitcoin rally that

According to Bitcoin.com News, U.S. spot bitcoin and ether ETFs attracted $453 million on Monday, extending their inflows to six consecutive sessions as institutional demand broadens. Bitcoin ETFs drew $337.56 million, led by Blackrock's IBIT with $208.93 million, while ether ETFs added $115.57 mill

According to sources, Gunvor is in talks to acquire Haynesville shale gas assets from Silver Hill for $1.2–1.5 billion. If the deal succeeds, Gunvor-backed Western Natural will operate Silver Hill's assets in the Haynesville shale

According to Bloomberg, on Tuesday (August 25), Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) grain markets rallied with an overall V-shaped recovery. The Bloomberg commodity grain index rose 1.06% to 33.5249 points. CBOT corn futures surged 1.70% to $5.2425 per bushel, while soybean futures climbed 1.18% to $12.3

On August 25, the ICE Dollar Index declined 0.09% to 98.916 at the New York close, trading between 99.118 and 98.901 for the session. The Bloomberg Dollar Index fell 0.11% to 1192.45, with an intraday range of 1194.74 to 1192.45.

From its official statement, Paramount Skydance is considering multiple options, including structural adjustments, to address litigation filed by state attorneys general against its $11 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The company said it remains hopeful and prepared to continue good-f

BlackRock purchased approximately $240 million worth of Bitcoin and Ethereum according to on-chain data shared by Onchain Lens. The world's largest asset management company acquired 2,802,904 BTC and 6,580 ETH, transferring the assets to wallets linked to its cryptocurrency-focused ETF products. The

Susan Collins, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, stated on August 25 (local time) that interest rates may need to be raised soon if there is no evidence that inflation continues to decline. In an essay posted on the Boston Fed's website, Collins explained that maintaining the

According to E-Daily, South Korea's real estate financing market is entering a selective phase as banks tighten project financing (PF) loans and introduce stricter equity requirements. The country's alternative capital market is estimated to reach 32-45 trillion won annually, driven by a funding

ExxonMobil's Liza Unity floating production, storage and offloading vessel (FPSO) in Guyana has resumed normal operations today, with previously interrupted crude oil offloading activities now completed.

Visa and Mastercard stocks surged on August 24, with Visa approaching record closing highs near $380-$381 and Mastercard climbing over 3% toward the $600 mark. The rally was driven by strong fiscal third-quarter earnings and resilient US consumer spending data. Visa reported revenue of $11.6

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported that an oil tanker was hit by an unknown projectile in the Gulf of Oman near Oman. The vessel sustained damage but no crew members were injured in the incident. The attack is part of a broader pattern of maritime confrontations in the

On August 24, Visa and Mastercard stocks surged to record highs, with Visa approaching $380-$381 and Mastercard climbing over 3% toward $600, driven by strong payment volumes and robust consumer spending. Visa's fiscal third quarter revenue climbed 14% year over year to $11.6 billion, beating

According to the Shanghai Gold Exchange, gold T+D closed 0.11% lower at 1,003.39 yuan per gram on Aug 25 evening. Silver T+D rose 0.72% to close at 16,749.0 yuan per kilogram on the same day.