Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

Spot gold prices declined 0.16% to $4,593.20 per ounce on Friday, while spot silver surged 1.50% to $70.17, as traders positioned ahead of Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's Jackson Hole keynote speech and the Labor Department's preliminary payrolls benchmark revision, both scheduled for 10 a.m.

According to Grayscale's research team, the "debasement trade" is benefiting Bitcoin, as uncontrolled government debt growth weakens fiat currency credibility and prompts investors to seek alternative stores of value. The report, led by research head Zach Pandl, noted that U.S. public debt has

According to sources close to the matter, Chevron is approaching completion of negotiations to integrate its joint venture operations in Venezuela into the country's new petroleum policy framework. The oil giant is also negotiating with Venezuelan authorities over contract blocks aimed at

According to Shark Tank investor Kevin O'Leary, institutional crypto is consolidating around two assets: Bitcoin and Ethereum. O'Leary posted on X that institutional investors, pension funds, and asset managers require liquidity depth, regulatory clarity, and established custody infrastructure. Bitc

According to SEC filings, Boeing signed a $3 billion revolving credit agreement with a 364-day term on August 24. The revisions also include a modified five-year credit facility of $3 billion expiring August 24, 2029, and another $4 billion five-year facility expiring

According to CNBC, Salesforce shares shot up 23% on Thursday, August 27, marking the company's best trading day since 2020, as investors responded to stronger-than-expected earnings and a new strategic tie-up with Anthropic called "Claudeforce." The software company reported quarterly revenue

According to Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA), on August 28, the regulator announced measures to prohibit Japanese financial companies from selling overseas-established single-stock leveraged exchange-traded funds (ETFs) targeting Japanese equities. The FSA stated in a revised Q&A document th

On Aug 28, Iranian President Pezeshkian said Iran and Oman have reached new consensus on reopening the Strait of Hormuz's shipping lanes under a coordinated plan. Pezeshkian noted that Oman initially backed Iran but later adopted a more reserved stance before both sides realigned in recent

According to CNBC, Imax CEO Rich Gelfond opened the door to a sale in December, and nearly nine months later, the company's stock hit an all-time high of $54.79 this week. However, no major suitors have appeared despite preliminary talks with potential buyers earlier in 2026. The stock has surged al

According to Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev, the company is building Trump Accounts to serve as the default tool for charitable donations in the United States. The platform allows donors to directly contribute funds to investment accounts held in the names of American children, eliminating

According to Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps, on August 28, all vessels attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz without Iranian coordination will be blocked with full force and absolute authority. The statement reflects the IRGC's assertion of control over one of the world's most critical m

Pinterest's stock declined 3.2% in after-hours trading on August 28 following the departure of its Chief Financial Officer. The company has not yet announced a replacement or disclosed additional details regarding the executive

According to Jin10, the U.S. Department of Defense is negotiating with Venezuelan oil investor Alejandro Betancourt over significant petroleum reserves on August 29. The talks involve up to 17 oilfields across major Venezuelan oil regions, including the Orinoco heavy oil belt and Lake Maracaibo

Pasqual Holding SA, a French quantum computing company, surged 95% on its first trading day following a SPAC merger, closing at $19.11.

According to CNBC, streaming platforms Netflix and Twitch experienced technical difficulties Thursday when "Grand Theft Auto 6" released its first official gameplay preview, signaling massive demand among players. Netflix told CNBC that "some members briefly experienced an issue accessing" the

According to Bloomberg data, on Friday (Aug 28), the Bloomberg electric vehicle price return index fell 0.03% to 3,509.63 points, bringing the weekly decline to 0.05%.

On August 28 (U.S. Eastern Time), the three major U.S. stock indexes closed lower on the New York Stock Exchange. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 9.45 points (0.02%) to 53,559.99. The S&P 500 index declined 19.23 points (0.25%) to 7,711.76, and the Nasdaq Composite dropped 138.93 points (0.52%

This week, the Nasdaq-100 Technology Sector ETF (XSW) fell 0.74% to $109.50 but gained 5.93% week-to-date. Cybersecurity-focused ETFs also rebounded, with the Global X Cybersecurity ETF up 5.66%, the Nasdaq Cybersecurity ETF up 3.91%, and the ETFMG Cybersecurity ETF up 3.51% for the week.

According to the Securities and Futures Commission on August 28, the Hong Kong regulator added SBCFX, Star Bridge Capital Group, Star Bridge Capital Pty Limited and Topical Wealth International Ltd to its alert list, warning that none of the entities is licensed or registered to conduct regulated

According to CNBC, Affirm Holdings reported fiscal fourth-quarter earnings on Thursday, with CEO Max Levchin noting that high gas prices are impacting consumer spending. The buy now, pay later company reported Q4 revenue of $1.17 billion, beating analyst estimates of $1.11 billion, while gross