Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

International Energy Agency chief Fatih Birol expressed concern over Europe's natural gas situation this winter on August 24, citing low inventories, Middle Eastern supply disruptions, and the end of Russian liquefied natural gas supplies as key

According to the IEA chief, no discussions are currently underway regarding a second round of strategic petroleum reserve releases. The first drawdown in March totaled 400 million barrels, representing 20% of total reserves, with 80% of reserves still

Norwegian Krone/Swedish Krone exchange rate breaks through 1.0200 for the first time since October 2023.

Brazilian economists forecast the SELIC rate will reach 13.75% by the end of 2026, unchanged from prior expectations, with inflation expected at 5.02%, also in line with previous forecasts.

The Iranian rial hit a record low on August 24 (local time), falling to 2.02 million per US dollar in the unofficial exchange market as concerns mounted over additional US sanctions. The currency depreciation reflects growing economic pressure on Iran, with the US government preparing measures it de

According to AP, Iran's rial fell to a historic low of 2.02 million per dollar in the unofficial exchange market on Aug 24, as concerns over additional U.S. economic sanctions intensified. The official rate stands at around 1.5 million rials per dollar, but Iranians predominantly use the unofficial

According to BlockBeats, on August 24, Serenity maintained its bullish outlook on Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) while criticizing the timing of its approximately $600 million ATM (at-the-market) equity offering. Serenity argued the offering should have waited until the company completed its 1.6T

According to Reuters, gold prices surged for a third consecutive week, reaching above $4,640 per ounce on August 24, marking the highest level in three months. The rally was driven by growing concerns over the U.S. national debt surpassing $40 trillion and rising anxiety about government bonds and t

According to Bloomberg, Microsoft's AI revenue is highly concentrated among a small number of large technology clients, with OpenAI contributing approximately 70% of the company's AI revenue in the fiscal year ending June 2026. The AI-related revenue from OpenAI reached $24.1 billion during this

According to the Wall Street Journal, on August 24, Trump administration energy officials claimed substantial oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, but independent ship-tracking agencies reported sharply lower figures. U.S. Energy Secretary Wright said last week the military assisted over 15

According to QCP Capital, Bitcoin surged over 20% last week (August 24) to touch approximately $79,500, marking its strongest weekly performance since March 2024. The rally coincided with sharp movements in rates markets; the 30-year U.S. Treasury yield briefly approached 5.3%, a level not seen sinc

Paramount agreed last month to delay its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery until as late as June 2027, approximately nine months past its planned closing date, while an antitrust challenge brought by a group of state attorneys general heads to trial. The delay stems from

According to Apple's announcement in April, on September 1, John Ternus becomes chief executive of Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), with Tim Cook transitioning to executive chairman. Ternus, 25-year-old senior vice president of hardware engineering, joins the board, while Cook retains external and regulatory e

According to CNBC, Paramount agreed last month to delay its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery until as late as June 2027—roughly nine months past the originally planned closing—as an antitrust challenge brought by state attorneys general heads to trial. The deal had already won

According to Bloomberg Intelligence, SoftBank issued 1 trillion yen (approximately $6.3 billion) in corporate bonds to Japanese individual investors this month, setting a record for personal investor purchases of domestic corporate debt. The seven-year bonds carry interest rates between 4.3%

According to Mitsubishi UFJ strategist Derek Halpenny, on August 24, the US dollar faces downside risk ahead of Treasury Secretary Bessent's remarks and Federal Reserve Chair Waller's Jackson Hole speech scheduled for Friday. Waller may provide limited signals on future policy, and if credible

Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, the world's largest hedge fund, warned on the 21st (local time) in a LinkedIn post that the US could face a debt crisis in approximately 3 years if current fiscal policies remain unchanged. He advised investors to reduce bond holdings and

According to ChainCatcher, PDD Holdings (Nasdaq: PDD) posted revenue of 112.4 billion yuan (approximately 16.6 billion USD) for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, up 8% year-over-year. Transaction service revenue reached 54.7 billion yuan, growing 13% YoY, while online marketing services and

According to Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, the U.S. faces a potential debt crisis in approximately 3 years if current fiscal policies remain unchanged, as he outlined on August 21 in a LinkedIn post titled "How Countries Go Broke: The Dynamics Behind What's Happening Now." Dalio pro

Pinduoduo shares fell nearly 5% in U.S. premarket trading after the company reported second-quarter revenue below expectations. XPeng Motors shares dropped over 6% on the same news, with the automaker also missing Q2 revenue