Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds recorded divergent flows over the seven days ending July 28. Bitcoin ETFs shed 3,170 BTC while Ethereum ETFs added 37,959 ETH over the same stretch. BlackRock's ETHA fund drove most of the week's Ethereum inflows, while its IBIT fund accounted for most of B

According to CoinGlass data, Bitcoin ETFs posted net outflows of 3,170 BTC over the past seven days ending July 28, while Ethereum ETFs recorded inflows of 37,959 ETH over the same period. BlackRock's IBIT fund, the largest spot Bitcoin ETF, lost 3,511 BTC and accounted for most of Bitcoin's

According to Germany's Federal Statistical Office, import prices in June increased 6.1% compared to the same period last year, slightly exceeding market expectations of 6.0%. Month-on-month, import prices declined 0.7% in June, matching the market

According to Financial News, SK Hynix reported record second-quarter results on July 29, with operating profit of 60.54 trillion KRW, up 557.2% year-over-year. The operating margin reached 76.3%, surpassing Taiwan's TSMC (60.3%) for three consecutive quarters, driven by HBM and AI server DRAM

According to Decrypt, Zcash miner Fortitude completed construction and electrical testing of its 12-megawatt mining facility in Grand Island, Nebraska on July 29, with the site now operational. The facility expands the company's power portfolio to seven locations totaling over 60 megawatts. Fortitud

According to MarketWatch, Microsoft will report fiscal 2026 fourth-quarter earnings after market close on July 30, with investors scrutinizing whether its record $190 billion capital expenditure in AI is generating returns. The company's stock has fallen 18% year-to-date, trailing the S&P 500 by

According to Odaily, Changxin stock hit a record intraday high of 51.99 yuan on July 29 afternoon, with gains expanding to 10%. The stock was trading at 51.78 yuan at the time of reporting.

According to Gate, Changsun stock hit an intraday record high of 51.99 yuan this afternoon (July 29), with gains expanding to 10%. The stock was trading at 51.78 yuan at the time of reporting.

According to Korea Exchange, South Korea's KOSPI index fell over 33% in July 2026, marking its worst monthly performance on record and surpassing losses during the 1997 Asian Financial Crisis. The KOSDAQ index also hit new lows, dropping below levels seen during the December 2024 emergency martial l

KOSPI recorded the steepest decline among major global stock markets over the recent one month, falling nearly 40% from the 8400 level at the end of last month to the 5200 range during intraday trading. KOSDAQ also dropped approximately 35% during the same period, ranking as the second-largest decli

According to Generali Investments, on July 29, the market expects the Federal Reserve to hold the federal funds rate unchanged, but investors will place greater emphasis on Fed signals regarding potential rate moves in September rather than the immediate rate decision itself. Senior economist

According to Jin10, economist Bas Kooijman from DHF Capital S.A. stated in a report that oil price movements have become a key driver of U.S. Treasury yields and market expectations for the Federal Reserve's interest rate path. Further declines in oil prices could intensify disinflationary

According to Yonhapinfomax, Bank of Korea Governor Shin Hyun-song said on July 29 that maintaining an interest rate hiking stance to contain core inflation increases is reasonable. He indicated that the timing

FIFA plans to sell up to 21% of a new World Cup subsidiary called FIFA Forward Enterprise, targeting a $20 billion valuation and approximately $4.2 billion in immediate cash from private investors, according to a report first published by The Times and confirmed by FIFA on the same day. The Union of

Italian oil and gas company Eni raised its full-year 2026 adjusted EBIT (earnings before interest and tax) guidance for its gas and power business to over €1.4 billion, marking a 40% increase from its initial target of €1 billion.

Hanwha Solutions reported Q2 operating profit of 306.5 billion won, a 200.33% increase year-over-year, driven by rising solar module sales prices and timely procurement of chemical raw materials. The company announced on the 29th that Q2 revenue reached 4.58 trillion won, up 47.01% from the same per

According to the interim earnings forecast announced on July 29, Yonghe Medical expects net profit for the six months ending June 2026 to reach at least 70 million yuan, representing year-over-year growth of at least 151%. Revenue is anticipated to grow

Eni reported second-quarter adjusted net income of €2.33 billion, surpassing consensus expectations of €2.09 billion. The company's exploration and production division posted adjusted earnings before interest and taxes of €4.77 billion for the

Italian energy company Eni reported second-quarter production of 1.79 million barrels of oil equivalent per day, exceeding consensus expectations of 1.74 million barrels per day.

According to CoinDesk, Citadel, which manages $67 billion in assets, expects the Federal Reserve to raise rates by 25 basis points on Wednesday, while most crypto and traditional market analysts anticipate rates will remain unchanged. CME FedWatch data shows a 35.8% probability of a hike, up