Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Goldman Sachs, on July 21, Brent crude briefly broke above $91 per barrel amid U.S.-Iran military escalation, with analysts warning the price could reach $120 or higher in the fourth quarter if disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz continue. This outcome is not the bank's base case; G

On Wednesday (August 6), the U.S. Federal Reserve's overnight reverse repurchase agreement (RRP) usage reached $275 million with 1 counterparty, up sharply from $30 million in the previous trading session.

According to UBS, the global investment bank raised its year-end S&P 500 target to 8,100 from 7,500 on July 21, implying potential upside of 8% or more over the next six months. The bank also projects the index will reach 8,900 by end of 2027.

According to Codelco, its Andina copper mine experienced production disruptions on Tuesday due to a severe winter storm affecting central Chile and causing power supply issues. The company stated that operations across its departments are continuing under emergency protocols designed to protect

Today, the Nasdaq-100 index extended gains to 2%, hitting fresh intraday highs, as semiconductor and technology stocks led the rally. Nebius surged 16.1%, followed by SanDisk up 13.2%, Teradyne up 13.1%, Micron up 13%, and Western Digital up 12.8%. The broader market also posted solid gains, with th

According to CME FedWatch data released on July 22, the probability of the Federal Reserve holding interest rates unchanged at its July meeting stands at 78.1%, while the probability of a 25 basis point rate hike is 21.9%.

According to Steve Rattner, a prominent Wall Street analyst, Donald Trump's net worth has increased by 183% over the past two years of his presidency, significantly outpacing wealth gains of previous US presidents during their first two years in office. In comparison, Bush saw a 35% increase,

Apple plans to launch a new device leasing program called Apple Upgrade on July 28 with Klarna serving as the financing partner, according to a Bloomberg report. Klarna (KLAR) stocks rose as much as 3% in midday trade Tuesday to just under $20 following the report, while Apple (AAPL) stocks

According to Bloomberg, BlackRock's iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (EWY) attracted net inflows of $2.8 billion last week, marking a single-week record and far exceeding the previous record of $1.2 billion set in February. Approximately 25% of the fund's position has been allocated to SK

On August 6, German 10-year sovereign bond yields rose 1.3 basis points to 3.163% during European market hours, as broader eurozone debt yields climbed. France's 10-year yield rose 1.7 basis points, Italian 10-year yields gained 1.2 basis points, and Spanish 10-year yields increased 1.6 basis points

According to Bloomberg, on July 21, Apple announced the launch of Apple Upgrade, a device rental service starting July 28, in partnership with fintech company Klarna. The service will be available initially in the U.S. through Apple retail stores and the company's website, covering iPhone, Mac,

According to The Block, Uphold launched fractional share trading for more than 4,000 U.S. stocks and ETFs on Tuesday, with access available to U.S. customers. The service enables crypto-to-stock trades, allowing users to convert their digital assets to U.S. dollars and purchase equities in a

According to Bloomberg, SpaceX has initiated what will be one of the largest stock unlocks in capital markets history, with $116 billion in shares gaining sellable status next month. Restrictions on insider sales of up to 911.5 million shares will be lifted on August 6, two days after the company re

According to Korean media NATE, South Korea's President Lee Jae-myung called on financial regulators today to strengthen oversight of single-stock leveraged ETFs targeting Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, citing widespread market criticism that such products magnify volatility. Lee stated that

According to Laura Cooper, Nuveen's global investment strategist, the European Central Bank is likely to hold interest rates steady at its meeting this week while maintaining a hawkish policy tone, following its rate increase in June. Cooper noted that the ECB will remain open to further

According to CoinDesk, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted net inflows exceeding $700 million over the past 5 trading days on July 22, marking the longest consecutive inflow period since May. Large Bitcoin holders have increased positions over the past two months, while derivatives traders are

Tesla expanded its Robotaxi service to Orlando and Tampa on Tuesday, marking the company's third launch in Florida after debuting the autonomous ride-hailing service in Miami earlier this month. Unsupervised Model Y Robotaxi rides are now available in both cities. The expansion comes as investors

Tesla expanded its Robotaxi service to Orlando and Tampa, Florida on Tuesday, marking the carmaker's third rollout in the state following a Miami debut earlier this month. Unsupervised Model Y Robotaxi rides are now available in both cities. At the time of writing, TSLA shares were up 3.5%, on

According to Bitcoin.com News, SpaceX (NASDAQ: SPCX) closed below $120 on July 20 after seven consecutive losing days, falling more than 11% below its $135 IPO price and roughly 47% from its post-listing peak of $225.64. The decline has erased over $1 trillion in market value. Economist Peter

Bae Jae-kyu, CEO of Korea Investment & Trust Management, urged investors on the 20th to stop investing in single-stock leveraged ETFs, citing structural losses during volatility. Will Rhind, CEO of GraniteShares, countered the same day that excessive liquidity restrictions could amplify volatility.