Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

NVIDIA partnered with BlackRock, Blackstone, Brookfield, Goldman Sachs, and KKR to establish a financing platform for AI infrastructure investments. The collaboration aims to reduce upfront capital requirements for organizations purchasing NVIDIA GPUs and building AI data centers by connecting

On August 11, Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix futures declined 0.7% in 24-hour trading, while SK Hynix Nasdaq ADR fell 1.9% overnight ahead of Korean market open. Both companies traded below spot prices in after-hours markets as of market open

US stocks traded mixed on 08/10 10:21 EDT as the S&P500 rose 0.11%, the Nasdaq gained 0.05%, and the Dow slipped 0.12%. Energy stocks surged 3.01% on a sharp rally in crude oil, with WTI jumping 3.38% to $80.82 and Brent climbing 3.21% to $86.23, driven by supply-disruption concerns in the Hormuz

According to Hong Kong exchange data, on August 7, Norges Bank reduced its holdings in Kanglong Chemical (03759) by 2.8013 million shares at HK$27.2286 per share, totaling approximately HK$76.2755 million. Following the sale, Norges Bank's remaining stake stands at 16.097 million shares,

According to Zhitong Finance APP, Zhengda Biotech (03839) posted mid-year results for 2026 on August 11. Revenue fell 34.62% year-over-year to approximately $211 million, while shareholder net profit declined 44.72% to $9.423 million. Earnings per share reached 3.7

According to Hong Kong Stock Exchange data released via Smart Finance, on August 7, Southern Asset Management reduced its stake in China South Futures (02691) by 8.815 million shares at 6.8401 HKD per share, for a total of approximately 60.295 million HKD. Following the transaction, the company

According to Hong Kong stock exchange data, on August 5, UBS Group AG increased its stake in Skytech Metals (06680) by 363,200 shares at approximately HK$17.75 per share, valuing the transaction at approximately HK$6.45 million. Following the increase, UBS held approximately 14.7152 million shares,

According to Hong Kong Stock Exchange data reported by 智通财经, on August 7, executive director Zheng Weilun increased holdings in China Sunergy (00335) by 2.722 million shares at HK$0.63 per share for a total of approximately HK$1.7149 million. Following the transaction, Zheng's total shareholding inc

According to Hong Kong Exchange data, Van Eck Associates Corporation increased its holdings in Ganfeng Lithium (01772) by 1.692 million shares on August 5 at HK$41.32 per share, totaling approximately HK$69.913 million. Following the transaction, Van Eck's total shareholding reached approximately 24

According to Yonhapinfomax, on August 11, RBA Governor Michele Bullock held the cash rate at 4.35% while signaling the central bank is not ruling out further rate increases if inflation remains sticky. Australia's July consumer price index rose 3.8% year-over-year, exceeding the RBA's target range o

The US dollar faces structural pressures across economic, political, and military dimensions as the country runs a 6% budget deficit and proposes a $1.5 trillion defense budget. Interest payments on federal debt surpassed defense spending in 2024, becoming the second-largest budget line item after S

Germany's transport ministry is monitoring surging fuel prices as summer heat has reduced water levels, pushing costs higher in some regions, according to the ministry. Low water levels have restricted shipping capacity on key inland waterways, contributing to elevated fuel prices in affected

France's 30-year bond yield rose to 4.8004%, marking its highest level since October 2008, with an increase of 3 basis points in the latest trading session.

According to Blackrock's head of digital assets Robbie Mitchnick, the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) lowered its in-kind conversion minimum to $1 million from $25 million as of yesterday. Mitchnick confirmed the change during a Bloomberg Television appearance, stating "Bitcoiners can do in-kind

Six major South Korean securities firms face an estimated 339.4 billion won in education tax for 2026, according to an industry analysis. The tax burden represents a sevenfold increase from 46 billion won in 2025. The sharp rise stems from a tax law amendment that doubled the education tax rate from

Brent crude oil surged back above $90 per barrel today, marking a notable recovery in global energy prices.

Oil prices rose 2% to more than one-week highs on August 11 as geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and Iran escalated, dimming hopes for diplomatic resolution. The uptick reflects market concerns over potential supply disruptions amid strained U.S.-Iran

Binance expanded its stock contract offerings with four new Asian asset products: Kuaishou and Meituan contracts linked to Hong Kong-listed stocks, plus CSOP 2x leveraged products tracking SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics performance on the Hong Kong Exchange. The expansion integrates Asian

According to Financial News, individual investors in South Korea significantly reduced purchases of single-stock leveraged ETFs during the week of Aug 4-10, with net sales of 1.26 trillion won across 14 Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix leveraged products. During the same period, investors shifted to

Bitcoin miner Riot Platforms secured a 20-year agreement to supply 191 megawatts of capacity from its Rockdale, Texas, campus to a leading frontier AI company, according to a Monday press release. Bloomberg reported Monday that the customer is Anthropic and the deal is valued at about $9 billion, ci