Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

On Thursday, Albertsons shares plunged 15% after the company cut its fiscal 2026 earnings guidance, citing softer consumer demand and scaled-back grocery spending. The grocer now expects net income between $1.75 and $1.85 per share, down from a previous projection of $2.22 to $2.32 per share.

Cryptoquant founder Ki Young Ju warned on July 23, 2026, that Bitcoin spot demand is weakening while futures traders maintain net positive positioning, as Bitcoin fell to $65,568, down 0.61% from the previous day's close of $66,101. Ki Young Ju posted on Thursday that futures demand remains net posi

According to Foresight News data from Bitget, U.S.-listed crypto stocks showed mixed performance over the past 24 hours. Riot Platforms (RIOT) surged 12.67%, while Coinbase (COIN) declined 7.1%. Cipher Digital (CIFR) rose 9.40%, and Circle (CRCL)

According to BlockBeats, on July 23, storage sector stocks rose against broader market trends at the U.S. opening, with SK Hynix (SKHY) gaining 4.8% and Micron (MU) advancing 3.4%, according to BIT market

According to ECB President Christine Lagarde, the European Central Bank has not detected second-round effects from recent inflation pressures. While the central bank continues to monitor closely for such risks, Lagarde confirmed that direct and indirect impacts—such as effects on transportation

The Hang Seng Index closed at 25,210 on July 23, gaining 318 points or 1.3%, with total market turnover exceeding 230 billion Hong Kong dollars. Traditional stocks including Zijin Mining (02899), China Hongqiao Group (01378), Lenovo Group (00992), and Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (00388) all

According to Gate market data, U.S. stock indices opened lower on July 23. The Dow fell 0.92%, the S&P 500 declined 1.12%, and the Nasdaq dropped 1.75%. Tesla (TSLA) slumped approximately 9% after reporting quarterly earnings that fell short of expectations, with free cash flow turning negative

According to Jin10, three large crude oil tankers carrying approximately 6 million barrels successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz over the past 24 hours on July 23, departing the Persian Gulf. The vessels had disabled their automatic identification signals to reduce monitoring and lower the

Two new studies by the SA SME Fund, Endeavor South Africa and SAVCA show that South Africa's venture capital ecosystem is delivering successful exits and investor returns comparable to mature international markets. The South African Venture Capital: Exit & Performance Analysis examined 226

TRON has been included in the newly launched S&P Pantera Digital Asset Index on July 23, 2026, joining 18 blockchain protocols evaluated using standardized financial metrics. Developed jointly by S&P Dow Jones Indices and Pantera Capital, the index assesses networks based on protocol utility, on-cha

According to recent studies by the SA SME Fund, Endeavor South Africa and SAVCA, South African venture-backed companies are delivering significant exits with capital-weighted realised returns ranging from 2.01x to 2.45x invested capital. The analysis of 226 realised exits reported between 2009 and 2

Intraday on July 23, the VIX volatility index rose 2.81 points to 19.45 after declining for three consecutive days.

ECB President Christine Lagarde stated today (July 23) that there is no pressure for interest rate increases.

ECB President Christine Lagarde stated today (July 23) that there was no discussion on minimum reserve requirements during the bank's proceedings.

ECB President Christine Lagarde said on July 23 that the central bank's staff are preparing analysis on oil and gas for the September policy meeting. The preparation work comes as the European Central Bank continues to assess energy-related factors in its monetary policy

South Korean petrochemical stocks surged on the 23rd following government approval of a major industry restructuring plan. Lotte Chemical rose 6.08% that day and gained 10.95% over two days since the 21st, while Hanwha Solutions climbed 12.78% and DL rose 10.65% in the same period.

According to Zhitong Finance, Modern Dairy (01117) announced it expects to achieve a pre-tax profit of at least 43 million yuan in H1 2026, turning profitable compared to a pre-tax loss of approximately 972 million yuan for the six months ended

According to Chinalink Finance APP, Chow Tai Fook (01929) reported that group retail sales rose 15.1% year-over-year in the first quarter ended June 30, 2026. Mainland China retail sales increased 10.7%, while Hong Kong, Macau and other markets grew 44.8%. Same-store sales in mainland China rose 19.

Strategy announced the launch of the Bitcoin Security Consortium on Thursday. The coalition pledged an aggregate $15 million over the next three years to support developers securing the Bitcoin network against quantum computing threats. Founding members include Anchorage Digital, ARK Invest,

According to South Korea's Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, on July 23, LotteChemical shares rose 10.95% over two days following the government's approval of the Yeosu 1 petrochemical restructuring plan. Hanwha Q Cells rose 12.78% and DL Chemical climbed 10.65% over the same period. The restr