Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

On Thursday, Super Micro Computer (SMCI) stock surged over 6% following the release of its preliminary Q4 FY2026 results, revealing a massive $60 billion order backlog. However, according to Mizuho analyst Vijay Rakesh, the company's balance sheet presents a challenge: with only $1.3 billion in

According to J.P. Morgan Asset Management's newly released Guide to ETFs in July 2026, AI-themed ETFs ranked as a top five theme by assets under management, despite experiencing volatility during the second quarter. Jon Maier, the firm's chief ETF strategist, noted that many investment themes are in

EU member states agreed on the 21st package of sanctions against Moscow this July, maintaining Russia's oil price cap at $44.10 per barrel through July 2027. The sanctions package adds 32 Russian banks to trading ban lists and includes measures targeting crypto asset companies and oil trading

Volex Plc, a century-old cable manufacturer owned by Nathaniel Rothschild, will return to the London Stock Exchange main board this Friday after nearly a decade on the AIM market. The company capitalized on surging demand for AI infrastructure, with data center orders helping it exceed sales

On July 23, the Federal Reserve's overnight reverse repurchase agreement (RRP) usage increased to $904 million, involving 6 counterparties, up from $376 million in the previous trading day.

Goldman Sachs Chair and CEO David Solomon endorsed the Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act under consideration in the US Senate, calling the cryptocurrency market structure bill 'not perfect' but necessary to create a 'level playing field to enhance market stability,' according to a

According to Politico on Thursday (July 23), David Solomon, chair and CEO of Goldman Sachs, backed the CLARITY Act cryptocurrency market structure bill, calling it "not perfect" but necessary to "create a level playing field to enhance market stability." Solomon stands out as a major financial

According to LME data today (July 23), copper futures fell $214 to close at $13,594 per ton, leading broad-based declines across base metals. Aluminum fell $4 to $3,188/ton, zinc dropped $6 to $3,586/ton, and lead declined $3 to $1,894/ton. Nickel fell $1 to $53,326/ton, and tin decreased $596 to $

After ServiceNow (NOW) beat and raised guidance in its Q2 earnings, Bernstein raised its price target to $248 on Wednesday, calling the quarter "much-needed relief," while UBS maintained a cautious stance with a $110 target, citing "mixed" underlying demand. JPMorgan also increased its target to $15

According to market data from Tradingview and Forbes, SpaceX shares fell to $111 on July 23, representing a 51% decline from their June 16 intraday peak of $225.64. The drop reduced the company's market capitalization to approximately $1.5 trillion. Elon Musk's net worth declined by $35.2 billion on

Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian said during a Thursday CNBC interview that existing customers are spending 50% more than their committed amounts. Kurian stated that Google plans to rent capacity from external service providers for the next few quarters to meet surging demand for its cloud services.

According to market sources, OPEC+ may decide to increase its September oil production quota by approximately 188,000 barrels per day during its August 2 meeting, three sources said.

Swan Bitcoin CEO Cory Klippsten criticized stablecoin giant Tether and Jack Mallers, who stepped down as CEO of Twenty One Capital this week, during an interview on The Starting Block podcast on Thursday. Klippsten alleged that Tether effectively controls Twenty One, a publicly traded U.S.-based

According to Yonhapinfomax, on July 23 (U.S. Eastern Time), U.S. 10-year Treasury yields rose 4.70 basis points to 4.704%, while 2-year yields climbed 5.60 basis points to 4.358%. The 30-year yield increased 3.40 basis points to 5.180%. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, including threats to

According to BlockBeats and CME data, on July 24, three macroeconomic pressures pushed markets into turmoil: crude oil touched $100, the 10-year Treasury yield surged to 4.7%, and the dollar index climbed above 101. These moves have elevated the probability of a Federal Reserve rate hike next week t

On July 23, German 2-year Bund yields rose 4.3 basis points to 2.885%, trading within a 2.854%-2.906% range throughout the session. The yields dipped about 2 basis points after the European Central Bank held rates steady at 20:15 CET. German 10-year Bund yields gained 3.2 basis points to 3.203%,

According to Jin10, the U.S. will announce its response plan Thursday evening for the expiring 10% baseline tariff, which is set to expire Friday. White House Press Secretary Karolyn Levitt stated that U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Griller will release the government's tariff plan later Thursda

According to Bloomberg, European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde pledged on July 23 to remain in office until 2027, setting the stage for a formal leadership succession contest within the next five months. The commitment marks her clearest forward guidance on a potential departure and

Truist Securities upgraded CoreWeave to Buy from Hold on Wednesday while lowering its price target to $126 from $131. Analyst Arvind Ramnani said the stock's risk-reward had become attractive after a roughly 35% three-month decline, with the stock at $81.83 at 11:20 a.m. ET Thursday. The upgrade

According to Guru Club, the Chicago Board Options Exchange Volatility Index (VIX) hit 20.03 on July 23, rising 3.39 points to reach its highest level in approximately one month.