Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Jin10 Data, Canadian Prime Minister Carney announced retaliatory tariffs on August 25 in response to new U.S. tariffs imposed over the weekend by President Trump. Canada raised existing countervailing tariffs on U.S. steel and aluminum products to 50%, effective immediately. The same ta

Chinese commodity futures fell during overnight trading on August 25. Low sulfur fuel oil slumped 5.33%, fuel oil declined 5.01%, and PTA fell over 2.5%.焦炭 dropped 2.2%, LPG fell 1.9%, PVC slid 1.2%, while iron ore remained largely

Canada will impose retaliatory tariffs on approximately 700 products at rates of 15%, 25%, or 50%, effective September 8, according to the Canadian government announcement.

According to Guru Club, on August 25, Canada raised tariffs on approximately $20 billion in U.S. products to 15-50%, with steel tariffs specifically doubled from 25% to 50%.

According to Bitcoin News, Marathon Digital's operational hash rate increased 22% year-over-year to 70.3 EH/s in Q2 2026, while bitcoin production reached 2,422 coins, up from 2,247 coins in Q1. Daily hash costs rose 4% to $27.7.

According to Jin10, Russian seaborne crude oil exports fell to 3.46 million barrels per day over the four weeks ending August 23, amid Ukrainian drone attacks on refineries and Black Sea ports. The strikes have disrupted Russia's fuel supply and blocked Moscow from redirecting crude for export,

According to BlockBeats citing Bit.com market data, U.S. cryptocurrency-linked stocks expanded gains on Aug 25, with PURR leading at 8.79%, followed by Robinhood (HOOD) up 6.20%, and Riot Blockchain (RIOT)

According to E Daily, KOSDAQ's strengthened delisting criteria are putting profitable companies with market capitalizations below 200 billion won at risk of removal. The policy shift has prompted debate over whether market cap alone should determine listing status, regardless of a company's actual f

According to volatility traders on August 25, markets are preparing for potential volatility spikes ahead of the November U.S. midterm elections. VIX futures contracts show a steepening curve: September contracts trade near 17.4, October at 19, and November at 19.7, signaling increased demand for he

According to Vale CEO Gustavo Pimenta, speaking at Exposibram 2026 mining conference in Belo Horizonte on August 25, upcoming regulatory modernization will simplify iron ore mining approvals in natural cave areas. The reform is critical for Vale's development of a new project in Carajas, Brazil,

According to Yonhap Infomax, the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) fell 0.011% to 99.005 on August 25 (New York time), as crude oil prices declined and geopolitical tensions mounted. West Texas Intermediate crude futures for October delivery dropped 3.5% to $82.02 per barrel, reflecting concerns over a

Australian economist Steve Keen, who won a 2010 poll for providing the earliest warning about the 2008 financial crisis, told Kitco News this week that he expects the AI bubble to burst in less than a year. Keen estimates that revenue from serious users who will remain runs at about one-fifth of

Speculative investors increased their bullish bets on gold for the third consecutive week ending Aug. 18, driven by growing uncertainty surrounding the sustainability of U.S. government debt. The CFTC's disaggregated Commitments of Traders report showed money managers increased speculative gross

Robert Kiyosaki warned on X on August 22 that the U.S. Treasury's expanded bond-buyback program could fuel inflation. The Rich Dad Poor Dad author argued the Treasury's quantitative easing round would cause inflation to 'boom' as the falling U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) erodes cash purchasing power. The

According to CFTC data and Bank of America's latest survey, speculative investors increased their bullish positions on gold for the third consecutive week through Aug. 18, driven by growing concerns over U.S. government debt sustainability. Money managers raised gross long positions in Comex gold

According to U.S. President Donald Trump on August 25, the U.S. Navy has removed and/or detonated all mines in international waters of the Strait of Hormuz. Trump stated that Iran has been notified that any vessel or boat placing new mines will be immediately and systematically

According to BlockBeats, Sivers Semiconductors (SIVE) will release earnings on August 27, with market focus on CPO laser order volumes and 2027 production ramp rather than near-term financial metrics. Multiple customers are seeking CPO lasers but face supply constraints, while new

On August 22, Robert Kiyosaki warned on X that the U.S. Treasury's expanded bond-buyback program would fuel inflation, describing the move as "printing fake money." According to the Treasury's official announcement, the maximum size of long-term bond buyback operations will increase from $2