Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

IonQ finalized its $1.8 billion acquisition of SkyWater Technology on July 31, establishing a vertically integrated quantum platform combining semiconductor design, fabrication, and advanced packaging. Under the deal, SkyWater shareholders received $741 million in cash and approximately 24 million n

Bitcoin fell 2.5% to $77,588 on Aug. 29, 2026, following Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's hawkish keynote at the Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium. Warsh's 10 a.m. EDT speech emphasized that the U.S. central bank has "work to do" and that forward guidance had "overstayed its welcome,"

According to Bitcoin.com, Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's hawkish Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium keynote on Friday, August 29, prompted Bitcoin to fall 2.5% to $77,588. Warsh stressed that the U.S. central bank has "work to do" and that forward guidance had "overstayed its welcome,"

According to ChainCatcher, the tokenized stock market saw monthly transfer volume surge 416% to $295 billion over the past 30 days, while the number of holder addresses more than doubled.

According to its official data, Japan's Ministry of Finance spent approximately $96 billion on currency interventions in 2026 to defend the yen, as it weakened to 160.725 per dollar on April 30. The April-to-May intervention alone totaled 11.7 trillion yen, roughly $73-$73.5 billion, marking the lar

Nvidia delivered better-than-expected fiscal second-quarter earnings on Wednesday, marking its fourth straight quarter of accelerating revenue growth and issuing strong forward guidance for the next fiscal year. The results reinforced confidence in AI demand, driving the broader market higher

According to Sosovalue data, U.S. Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded $202 million in net outflows on August 28, ending a nine-day inflow streak that accumulated $3.04 billion. The outflow marked the first day of selling after Bitcoin ETFs crossed the $100 billion in net assets milestone on August 27.

Evercore ISI analyst Mark Mahaney raised his price target for Amazon to $335 in a May 1 note, projecting that the company's AI shopping assistant Rufus could add up to $56 billion in retail gross merchandise value by 2028. Mahaney maintained an Outperform rating on AMZN and cited Rufus usage data sh

Japan's Ministry of Finance spent approximately $96 billion defending the yen during 2026 after the currency weakened to 160.725 per dollar on April 30, marking one of the most aggressive currency defense operations in modern financial history. The intervention total comprises 11.7 trillion yen

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent clarified that Japan has no debt obligations to the US Treasury, addressing the financial relationship between the world's largest and fourth-largest economies. The statement comes as Japan holds an estimated $1.1 trillion to $1.2 trillion in US Treasuries,

Bybit has launched 24/7 options trading on SpaceX and Nvidia shares, allowing traders to buy and sell options contracts tied to both stocks around the clock. The move enables trading outside traditional market hours, with particular significance for SpaceX, which remains private and has limited shar

U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds recorded $202 million in net outflows on August 28, ending a nine-day inflow streak that had accumulated roughly $3.04 billion starting August 17, according to Sosovalue data. The outflow occurred as bitcoin's price slipped from an August 28 opening

Goodyear Tire & Rubber is executing its 'Goodyear Forward' turnaround plan under CEO Mark Stewart, who joined from Stellantis in January 2024, but the company reported a net loss of $453 million through the first half of the year while its debt remained above $7 billion at the end of the second

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey praised Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's recent speech at the Jackson Hole symposium, describing it as carrying "real substance." The remarks come as Warsh, who became Fed Chair in 2026 after succeeding Jerome Powell, signals a philosophical shift away

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent clarified on August 29, 2026, that Japan has no debt obligations to the US Treasury. In fact, the financial relationship runs in the opposite direction: Japan is the largest foreign holder of US Treasuries, with holdings estimated between $1.1 and $1.2

Major technology stocks delivered strong earnings results this week, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining 0.9% and the S&P 500 rising 0.5%. Nvidia reported better-than-expected fiscal second-quarter results on Wednesday, while Salesforce and CrowdStrike also exceeded revenue expectations. The gains

Salesforce delivered quarterly earnings that exceeded analyst expectations, with the company's stock surging 20% following the results announced Wednesday. Yale researchers Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Steven Tian, and Stephen Henriques argue in a CNBC op-ed that the results demonstrate proprietary data,

According to CNBC, Salesforce reported robust quarterly results Wednesday, with its combined AI and data annual recurring revenue reaching $3.9 billion, more than tripling year over year. The company's Agentforce product grew to $1.5 billion in ARR within 18 months of launch, up 240% year over year,

According to CNBC, Goodyear CEO Mark Stewart revealed on August 14 that the company posted a net loss of $453 million in the first half of 2026, while debt remained above $7 billion. The tire manufacturer's operating income was $131 million, representing a 1.6% margin, falling short of its 10%

According to CNBC's Investing Club with Jim Cramer, technology stocks surged this week (Aug 25-29) as earnings results showed AI demand remains robust and benefits extend beyond hardware makers. The Nasdaq Composite gained 0.9%, the S&P 500 rose 0.5%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average