Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

Hong Kong-listed Sino Reliable Group (00554) signed a contract with China Chemical Engineering Group subsidiary China Chemical Engineering No. 11 Construction Company on August 10, 2026 to build a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) storage facility. The preliminary contract price is RMB 158 million,

Tech strategist Dan Ives stated during a CNBC interview on Monday that the latest earnings from technology companies and hyperscalers represented the 'wow moment' for investors regarding AI capital expenditure monetization, with big tech stocks showing clear evidence of demand acceleration. Ives

WTI crude oil rose 1.5% intraday on August 10, trading at $79.36 per barrel.

According to Korea Exchange, Lotte Wellfood surged 11.98% to 130,900 won on August 10, closing a volatile trading session. The food company has gained 22.91% over the past month, significantly outpacing the broader KOSPI index decline during the same period. The rally in domestic food stocks is

According to a public announcement, Guangzhou Baiyunshan Zhongyi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Baiyunshan (00874), recently received a Clinical Trial Approval Notice from the China National Medical Products Administration for a new indication of Barrier-Eyed Ming Tablet in treating dry e

Single-stock leveraged exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in Korean markets recorded the worst performance levels last week, with 14 of the 15 worst-performing ETFs being single-stock leveraged products, according to Korea Exchange data released on the 10th. TIGER SK Hynix Single-Stock Leverage

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), the world's biggest chip manufacturer, reported revenue for July of 467.58 billion new Taiwan dollars ($14.5 billion) on Monday, up 44.7% year-on-year. The revenue surge reflects continued strong demand for AI-related chips as Big Tech companies

According to Jin10, China's Zhaojin Gold announced on August 10 that its stock price rose more than 20% cumulatively over 3 consecutive trading days (August 6–10, 2026), triggering abnormal trading disclosure requirements. The company noted that gold price fluctuations, driven by market

Gold LOF announced on August 10 that it will lower the minimum investment threshold for large purchases and regular investment plans to 100 yuan, effective August 12. Large purchase applications will be suspended starting from that

According to Kukmin Ilbo on August 10, South Korea's KOSPI index closed at 6,299.66, up 0.65%, but remained range-bound near the 6,200 level this month as investors await concrete shareholder return policies from chip giants Samsung Electronics and SK

On August 10, 2026, TSMC released a monthly revenue report that drew market attention: July consolidated revenue was approximately NT$467.58 billion, up 5.6% month over month and surging 44.7% year over year, once again setting a new monthly all-time high. From January through July 2026, TSMC’s revenue reached NT$2.872 trillion, up 37.0% from the same period last year and also marking the highest level ever recorded for that period. On the day the results were released, TSMC (2330.TW) shares clo

According to an official announcement, Profit Time (06838) expects to record a net loss of approximately HKD 45-50 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to a loss of HKD 13.821 million in the same period of 2025. The increased loss is attributed to reduced revenue due to

According to Jin10, China's central bank released its 15th Five-Year Reform and Development Plan on August 10. The plan aims to build a modern financial market system with broader asset classes and multiple tiers, strengthen financial market regulations, and maintain orderly market

Strategy Inc. has confirmed it holds a $4 billion reserve backing its STRC preferred stock, a buffer large enough to cover more than two years of dividend payments and debt interest. The reserve is designed to maintain stability for one of the company's most closely watched financial instruments,

According to Strategy Inc., the company confirmed it holds a $4 billion reserve backing its STRC preferred stock over the past week. The reserve covers more than two years of dividend payments and debt interest, supporting the stock at a 12% dividend rate tied to a $100 par value. Market

According to BlockBeats, Yushu Technologies priced its IPO at 150.8 yuan per share on August 10, issuing 40.4464 million shares and raising approximately 6.099 billion yuan. The offering exceeded the original plan of 4.202 billion yuan by 45.15%. The company completed approval in just 73 days from t

According to BlockBeats, on Aug 10, Unitree Technology launched Shanghai Stock Exchange ChiNext public offering with ticker 688836, planning to issue 44.46 million shares representing 10% of post-issuance capital. On Hyperliquid, the UNITREE IPO pre-contract declined to $81.9, down 5.3% in 24

According to Trump's statements on August 10, the U.S. is handling the Iran situation quietly and remains in preliminary negotiations. Trump noted Iran faces severe economic challenges and insufficient funds to pay military salaries. U.S. officials stated Trump is focused on ensuring smooth energy t

According to a company announcement, Dongwu Cement (00695) expects revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2026, to decline to approximately HK$52.97 million from HK$119 million a year earlier, down 55.4%. The group projects a loss of HK$15.98 million for the period, compared to a loss of HK$12.97

According to the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX), MiniMax will be included in the HKEX Technology 100 Index and HKEX Technology and US Technology 100 Index effective August 13, 2026. The inclusion takes effect after market close on August 12, 2026, following HKEX's fast-track listing rule