Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

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

According to BlockBeats, markets have renewed focus on the dollar depreciation trade on August 25, driven by expanding U.S. fiscal deficits, government debt exceeding $40 trillion, and an expanded Treasury bond buyback program. Gold has risen for five consecutive weeks, with August gains tracking to

According to Cointelegraph, Arcus, a decentralized exchange built by the dYdX team, launched tokenized perpetual futures positions on Robinhood Chain on Tuesday. The protocol converts perp positions into transferable ERC-20 tokens, including products such as pBTC3x and pHOOD3x, offering 3x

According to reports, Federal Reserve's Collins stated that the Fed will focus on monitoring evidence of inflation sustaining its decline toward the 2% target over the coming months.

According to a statement, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) subsidiary Adnoc Shipping ordered two new liquefied natural gas carriers for $444 million, with delivery scheduled for 2029. The company said it has cumulatively invested $2.7 billion in unbuilt vessels so far this year as part of

According to CoinDesk, U.S. spot SOL ETFs recorded net inflows of $33.5 million on Monday, marking the highest single-day inflow this year. The inflow extends the fund's streak to five consecutive days of net inflows. Cumulative net inflows have reached a record $1.22

The Federal Reserve's Richmond district reported its service sector income index fell to -8 in August, down from -3 in July, signaling a broader deceleration in service sector conditions.