Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

China's domestic futures contracts fell sharply in the night session on August 25, with fuel oil and low-sulfur fuel oil (LU) dropping over 5% each. Ethylene glycol (EG), crude oil (SC), and synthetic rubber declined over 3%, while asphalt, methanol, and styrene (EB) fell over 2%. Shanghai zinc and

According to Korea Exchange data and securities analysts, South Korean listed companies announced major shareholder returns in recent weeks. Samsung Electronics unveiled a 110 trillion Korean won shareholder return program, while SK Hynix committed to 40 trillion won in stock buybacks and

According to Goldman Sachs research, hedge funds and mutual funds significantly increased their exposure to financial stocks in the second quarter, with combined buying pressure reaching record levels. Hedge funds lifted their net position in financials by over 300 basis points, achieving the

According to MoneyDJ, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index fell 0.02% today (Aug 25) to close at 25,511.10 points, marking a second consecutive decline on the daily chart. The Hang Seng Tech Index dropped 0.12% to 4,588.54 points. The market opened higher but turned lower as the session progressed, with

MBK Partners and Youngpoong consortium alleged that Korea Zinc's private equity fund invested 69 billion won in entertainment companies after director Choi Yoon-beom's family had already invested personal funds in the same firms. The allegations emerged recently based on criminal case records

The Trump administration announced new economic measures yesterday, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent unveiling 'Operation Economic Outcast' targeting Iran through secondary sanctions on its enablers. President Donald Trump separately declared the U.S. would raise Canadian auto tariffs to 50%

According to its public announcement on Aug 25, Shenzhen Zhonghua A stated that its precious metals jewelry business focuses on design, processing, and supply services to downstream brands and distributors rather than retail operations. The company reported a gross margin of 7.59% in the first

US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds attracted approximately $338 million in net inflows on Aug. 24, with BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) accounting for roughly $209 million, or 62% of the day's total. The result reinforced BlackRock's lead in the US spot Bitcoin ETF market as Bitcoin

According to an announcement on August 24, Nvidia's Groq 3 LPX rack entered full production and will be online later this year, marking the commercial realization of the chipmaker's $20 billion Groq asset acquisition, Nvidia's largest acquisition on record. The Groq 3 LPX rack can deliver 3,400

Canada Goose shares have declined following the implementation of a 50% tariff on Canadian goods this weekend. The tariff increase would raise the company's effective tariff rate on U.S. imports to 41.4% from 4.3%, according to a Bank of America estimate from earlier this month. The outerwear

Gold prices surged above $4,600 per ounce driven by renewed investment demand and fiscal concerns, according to Ewa Manthey, Commodities Strategist at ING. The rally gained momentum following the US Treasury's decision to increase buyback operations in the 10-to-30-year debt segment from $2

According to Bank of America, Canada Goose's effective tariff rate on U.S. imports surged to 41.4% from 4.3% this weekend when a 50% tariff on Canadian goods took effect. Wells Fargo analysts also noted on Monday that the prospect of a warmer winter courtesy of El Niño is not favorable for the

On Aug. 24, US spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted $338 million in net inflows, with BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) capturing $209 million, or 62% of the day's total. This reinforced BlackRock's lead in the US spot Bitcoin ETF market as Bitcoin remained

According to ING commodities strategist Ewa Manthey, reported by Kitco News, gold prices have surged above $4,600 per ounce, driven by renewed investment demand and growing concerns over the U.S. fiscal outlook. The move followed the U.S. Treasury's decision to increase purchases of longer-dated

According to ChainCatcher, JPMorgan Chase reiterated its overweight rating and $240 price target for SpaceX, citing increased confidence in Grok artificial intelligence prospects. Cursor, acquired by SpaceX, generates approximately $4 billion in annual recurring revenue, with 75% sourced from

Vice President JD Vance revealed on Aug. 21 that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has a 'very discreet plan' to address the U.S. national debt, which surpassed $40 trillion last week. Vance disclosed the strategy during an interview with Newsmax's Carl Higbie, stating the plan focuses on making the

The KOSDAQ index closed at 827.15 today, up 1.70 points from the previous trading day, after rebounding from an intraday low of 781.89. Seven out of every 10 KOSDAQ-listed stocks have advanced so far this month, though only one-quarter of those rising stocks have outpaced the index's

According to an interview with Newsmax on August 21, Vice President JD Vance revealed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's strategy to address the soaring U.S. national debt, which surpassed $40 trillion last week. Vance stated the administration's approach focuses on making the economy grow faster th

According to BitcoinTreasuries.NET, bitcoin reserve company Strive reached a market capitalization of $1.7 billion with its stock price rising above $20, surpassing U.S. fast food chain Wendy's in market value. This marks a new all-time high for the company.

According to Jin10 Data and industry sources on August 25, Russia plans to extend its diesel export ban through the end of September due to domestic fuel shortages and continued refinery shutdowns caused by Ukrainian drone strikes. One source indicated that extending the ban through year-end is