Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

The Federal Reserve's FIMA repo tool (Foreign and International Monetary Authorities repo facility) has not been used for eight consecutive weeks, indicating sustained low demand for the facility during the recent

The Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index closed up 0.27% at 6570.30 on August 6, ending the day in positive territory. Among major China-listed stocks, Zai Lab led gainers with a 13.7% surge, followed by JinkoSolar up 2.8%, Daqo New Energy up 2.2%, NetEase up 1.7%, MediaTek subsidiary ASE Technology up

For the week ending July 31, foreign central banks' holdings of U.S. Treasuries declined by $25.534 billion, compared to net inflows of $33.902 billion in the prior week.

According to WSJ, on August 6, 2026, Wintermute USA registered as a broker-dealer, clearing the firm to trade commodities and digital asset exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The license removes a legal barrier that previously prevented the crypto trading firm from becoming a market maker on American

On Thursday, August 6, U.S. sector ETFs declined broadly, with Global Aviation ETF leading losses at -2.65%. Network stocks, banking, and regional banking ETFs fell up to -1.36%, while Global Tech Stock Index ETF dropped -0.41%. Energy ETF led gains at +1.48%, followed by Biotech Index ETF at +0.61%

According to Yonhapnews, on August 6 (local time), the New York Stock Exchange closed lower following reports that Iran proposed legislation to ban U.S. and Israeli ships from transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 464.02 points (-0.85%) to close at 53,885.10,

According to Yonhapnews, Iran is pushing forward legislation to ban U.S. and Israeli vessels from transiting the Strait of Hormuz on August 6. In response, Brent crude futures for October delivery closed at $82.49 per barrel on ICE, up 3.8% from the previous

According to China Central Television (CCTV), on August 6, the Rhine River's water level in the Kaub section hit a historic low, surpassing the 2018 record, according to Germany's Federal Waterways and Shipping Administration. The river handles approximately 80 percent of Germany's inland shipping v

Grindr reported second-quarter revenue of $138 million, up 33% from a year ago, and raised its full-year guidance as CEO George Arison said the company's artificial intelligence investments are delivering measurable returns. The LGBTQ-focused dating platform on Thursday increased its 2026 revenue gu

According to Jin10, U.S. stock market closed lower on Thursday, August 7, with the Dow Jones falling 0.86%, S&P 500 declining 0.18%, and Nasdaq down 0.06%. Among semiconductor and tech stocks, Western Digital (WDC) dropped 13%, SanDisk (SNDK) fell 6.8%, and SK Hynix (SKHY) declined 5%. SpaceX

The U.S. stock market closed lower on August 6, with the S&P 500 declining 0.2% and the Nasdaq 100 index down 0.4%. The storage chip index fell 3.4%, though the broader semiconductor index rose 0.7%. Real estate stocks dropped 1%, while industrial, materials, utilities, and telecom sectors

According to JPMorgan Chase strategists led by Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou, tech-focused hedge funds averaged losses exceeding 10% in July, with preliminary data from Pivotal Path indicating forced liquidations in semiconductor and memory stocks. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index plummeted 21% last m

According to Bloomberg, the Bloomberg Electric Vehicle Price Return Index declined 1.10% to close at 3,397.95 points on Thursday, August 6. The index extended losses through the Asia-Pacific session and remained near the 2,400 level as of 10:00 Beijing time before accelerating downside pressure at t

According to Brazil's grain exporters association ANEC, the country's corn exports in August are expected to reach 4.08 million tons, down 44% from 7.34 million tons in August 2025.

On Thursday (August 6), ICE Raw Sugar futures rose 2.84% and White Sugar futures gained 2.24% at the New York close. ICE Arabica Coffee futures fell 0.81%, while Robusta Coffee futures declined 2.06%. New York Cocoa futures dropped 2.87% to $5,829 per ton, with London Cocoa futures

According to Brazil's grain exporters association (ANEC), the country's August corn exports are expected to reach 4.08 million tons, down from 7.34 million tons in the same month last year.

According to Bangladesh Finance Ministry announcement on Thursday, a government committee has approved direct procurement of eight liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes without competitive bidding. Blackcube International, Global Fuel Supplies, Plentitude Energy, and Maxwell International will each

On Thursday, August 6, U.S. 10-year Treasury yield rose 6 basis points to 4.6757%, hitting a daily high, as Iran attacked hostile targets in the Strait of Hormuz. The 2-year yield climbed 6.83 basis points to 4.2475%, while the 30-year yield increased 4.66 basis points to 5.2146%. The 2/10-year yiel

Tesla and SpaceX confirmed on Thursday that their planned Terafab chip factory will be built in Grimes County, Texas, with an initial phase costing $16.8 billion and creating at least 3,000 jobs. Hours after the announcement, CEO Elon Musk posted on X that roughly 25% of the facility's AI