Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Jin10, Houthi forces struck Saudi oil tanker 'Amzan' with a ballistic missile off Yanbu coast in the northern Red Sea on August 24, setting it ablaze. The group said the strike achieved a direct hit; nearby vessels reportedly fled the scene. In a statement, the Houthis said they are

From 13:30 to 13:45 UTC on August 24, 2026, BTC fell rapidly by 0.92% over 15 minutes, retreating from nearly $79,000 to a range of $78,206.3–$79,031.8 USDT, with a 1.04% amplitude. BTC had just rebounded from its 24-hour low of $76,667 to around $79,157, representing an intraday gain of approximately 1.52%. The pullback during this period disrupted the short-term rebound momentum, intensified market volatility, and led to increasingly fierce battles between bulls and bears. The primary driver o

According to the Hong Kong stock exchange, on August 24, Alibaba Chairman Joseph Tsai and CEO Daniel Zhang increased their holdings of Alibaba shares worth approximately 120 million Hong Kong dollars in total. Tsai purchased 720,000 shares at an average price of 112

Ether, the world's second-largest cryptocurrency, climbed 31% from trough to peak last week and approached the April monthly high of $2,464.54, erasing roughly four months of losses. The rally was triggered by the U.S. Treasury Department's announcement on Aug. 19 that it would at least double the s

According to MSX.COM data, major U.S. stock indices showed mixed performance at market open on August 24. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.13%, while the S&P 500 fell 0.25% and the Nasdaq-100 declined 0.57%. The VIX volatility index surged 4.69%. AI-related stocks led the decline, with

According to Gate, gold rose to $4,675.87 per ounce with a 1.46% intraday gain on August 24. Silver climbed to $69.698 per ounce but declined 0.29% during the same period. WTI crude oil fell 0.55% to $86.62 per

Strategy bought zero bitcoin from Aug. 17 through Aug. 23, freezing its holdings at 840,447 BTC, the Tysons Corner, Virginia-based company disclosed Monday, Aug. 24. The halt came as Strategy raised $2.01 billion through MSTR share sales and redirected capital into a combined $6.69 billion cash

According to BlockBeats, on August 24, Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) crashed 17.47% following its announcement of a $600 million at-the-market (ATM) offering, dragging the broader optical communications sector lower. The stock sale agreement, signed on August 21 with Raymond James and Needham &

Thiel Macro disclosed $418.7 million in U.S. holdings at the end of the second quarter, concentrating on Amazon and energy stocks. The hedge fund's 13F filing showed eight positions, with Amazon representing the largest at approximately $118 million, while the remaining investments targeted oil

The US dollar strengthened on the morning of the 24th, with the Dollar Index (DXY) rising to 98.980 as of 7:28 AM Eastern Time, up 0.148 points (0.150%) from the previous close, as the Canadian dollar fell sharply amid escalating

According to its 13F filing, Thiel Macro disclosed eight U.S.-listed holdings worth $418.7 million as of the end of the second quarter, with the fund concentrating its portfolio on energy companies and AI infrastructure plays. Amazon was the only technology company in the portfolio at

According to PANews, citing Trump's Truth Social post on August 24, Trump announced that effective January 1, 2027, he will raise tariffs on all Canadian automobiles, trucks, auto parts, and steel to 50%. Trump cited Canada's long-standing high tariffs on U.S. agricultural products and

According to Yonhap Infomax, the USD/KRW exchange rate traded at 1,384.50 won in New York on August 24, down 2.00 won from the previous day's close. The rate marked its lowest level in 11 months since September 17, 2024. Selling pressure from exporters and offshore investors ahead of month-end

According to Seoul Economic, on August 24, Samsung SDI shares rose 7.74% to close at 515,000 won, driven by the company's announcement to sell its Samsung Display stake for approximately 4.45 trillion won. The proceeds are expected to fund battery factory expansion in Indiana, including the

U.S. stock indexes opened lower on Monday (August 24), with the Nasdaq Composite declining 0.52% and the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index falling 2.18%. Weakness in technology and chip stocks offset gains from declining U.S. Treasury yields. Markets remained cautious as investors awaited details on

According to Jin10, Iran's rial has depreciated nearly 10% over the past two weeks as of August 24. Central Bank Governor Abdolnasser Hemmati stated in a televised address that the currency decline is merely a temporary phenomenon and that volatility is expected. Hemmati attributed economic

According to BlockBeats, on August 24, the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index fell 2% at the market open. SanDisk plunged over 9%, while Micron Technology (MU) declined 5.5%, Seagate Technology (STX) fell 4.48%, and Western Digital (WDC) dropped 4.1%, according to BIT price

According to ChainCatcher, the U.S. stock market opened on August 24 with mixed performance: Dow Jones up 0.13%, S&P 500 down 0.19%, and Nasdaq down 0.4%. The storage sector led declines, with SanDisk falling approximately 6% and Micron Technology down about 3%, according to Gate's market

According to Yuanalyze, U.S. stocks opened weak Monday morning as markets await Nvidia (NVDA) earnings this week and Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's remarks at Jackson Hole. Recent AI gainers faced profit-taking pressure, with memory storage and optical communications stocks declining sharply. S

According to Guru Club, on August 24, Ethylene Glycol 2610 futures surged 3.64%, with prices breaking above 5,500 yuan/ton. Daily trading volume reached approximately 8.57 billion yuan, with open interest increasing 18,900 contracts. The contract extended its winning streak to 14 consecutive trading