Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Jin10 data, multiple Chinese banks waived or reduced fees on precious metal accumulation products on October 20, as international gold prices settled between $4,100 and $4,200 per ounce. ICBC eliminated fees for both active accumulation and fixed investment purchases. Zhejiang

According to JPMorgan, Intel's stock stands 5% below the bank's price target, with the analyst firm raising its risk-reward profile to neutral today (October 20). The upgrade comes as the investment bank continues to monitor four key validation points: Intel's data center CPU roadmap, AI computing s

According to Maybank Investment Bank, MSCI's proposal to downgrade Indonesia from emerging market to frontier market on October 20 could trigger regional portfolio reallocation and shift foreign investor focus to Malaysia. The bank identified investment opportunities in Malaysian domestic-focused ba

South Korea's KOSPI index fell 3.73% to close at 5,553.08 on the 20th, marking the steepest decline among major Asian stock indices. The drop was driven by heavy selling from foreign investors (780.8 billion won) and institutional investors (826.4 billion won), while individual investors

According to Yonhap Infomax, the USD/JPY exchange rate fell to 158.188 yen in Tokyo trading on the afternoon of October 20, down 0.17% from the previous close. The currency pair declined further in afternoon trading, dropping to the 158.1 yen level as yen buying pressure increased following strong d

According to Jin10, Shanghai Futures Exchange energy and chemical futures warehouse receipts showed mixed movements on October 20. Pulp futures warehouse receipts increased by 2,362 tons to 413,517 tons, while factory inventory fell 2,000 tons to 18,000 tons. Medium sour crude oil futures holdings d

According to Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) data on October 20, warehouse inventory for major metals declined day-over-day: aluminum futures fell 6,823 tons to 78,937 tons; refined copper futures decreased 2,443 tons to 32,967 tons; lead futures dropped 9,200 tons to 22,076 tons; and alumina wareh

According to Guru Club, Bahrain committed today (October 20) to supplying 100,000 tons of diesel monthly to France.

According to Gate data, major European stock indices fell over 1% at opening on October 20. Italy's FTSE MIB, Germany's DAX, UK's FTSE 100, and France's CAC 40 all declined by more than 1%, while the Stoxx Europe 50 index fell 0.96%.

According to Farside Investors, spot Bitcoin ETFs received $526.7 million in net inflows on October 19, their strongest daily inflow since late September. BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) accounted for $665.2 million of the category's positive momentum, while Fidelity's Wise Origin Bitcoin F

On October 19, marking the 39th anniversary of the 1987 Black Monday crash, CNBC's "Mad Money" host Jim Cramer drew a parallel between the current artificial intelligence stock selloff and the historic market collapse. According to Cramer, the S&P 500 fell nearly 2% last week while the Nasdaq

Hwang Ki-yeon, president of the Export-Import Bank of Korea (Korea Eximbank), stated on October 20 that the bank is discussing using supply chain stabilization funds to support Korea Zinc's smelter construction project in Tennessee. Hwang made the remarks during a parliamentary audit by the

According to Yonhap News, on October 20, South Korea's Export-Import Bank (EXIM Bank) announced it is considering using its public supply chain stabilization fund to support Kores Zinc's "Project Crucible" in Clarksville, Tennessee. The integrated refinery project, with a total investment of $7.4 bi

US Stock Market News showed mixed signals early Tuesday as tech shares rebounded from last week's fierce sell-off, with investors returning to beaten-down names. The S&P 500 futures were flat, Nasdaq-100 futures slid 0.2%, and Dow Jones Industrial Average futures traded 94 points

According to Coinglass data, over 110,000 crypto positions were liquidated in the past 24 hours as major digital assets declined sharply. Bitcoin fell more than 3% to $83,511, hitting a one-week low, while Ethereum dropped nearly 5%. Solana, HYPE, XRP, and ZEC also declined more than 3%, with some t

Berkshire Hathaway recently invested an additional $330 million in Italian technology company Bending Spoons, securing a 4% stake in the firm. The investment came on top of the $600 million Berkshire committed during Bending Spoons' initial public offering, according to a company press release. Berk

According to BlockBeats, SpaceX is releasing its third-quarter 2026 earnings today (October 20). Market consensus estimates revenue of approximately $12.9 billion for Q3, representing substantial growth driven primarily by AI computing services. This is the company's second full quarterly report sin

According to a recent interview with Nikkei Asia, Intel CEO Chen Fu-wu said the technology gap between China and the U.S. in chip manufacturing is smaller than commonly believed, emphasizing that profitability and meeting customer needs matter more than pursuing cutting-edge technology alone. Chen n

According to Jin10, four large forex option orders with notional values exceeding 1 billion each will expire on October 20 at 22:00 Beijing time. The expirations involve multiple currency pairs including EUR and JPY, presenting potential market volatility