Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to BlockBeats, on August 28, the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield slid lower, dropping 1.4 basis points intraday to hit a daily low of 4.6604% ahead of Federal Reserve Chair Powell's speech.

The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index final reading for August came in at 51.9, falling short of the 52 forecast and slightly down from the initial estimate of 51.8.

According to University of Michigan data, the U.S. 5-year inflation expectation for August 2026 came in at 3.3%, matching both the forecast and the initial reading.

The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index final reading for August came in at 51.5, exceeding the forecast of 51.4 and the initial reading of 50.6.

The University of Michigan's Consumer Sentiment Index reached 51.7 in August, surpassing the forecast of 51 and matching the previous month's reading of 51.

According to Bitcoin News, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded net inflows of $2.8 billion over eight consecutive days in August, marking the strongest monthly inflow performance in 2026. August has become the strongest month for capital inflows into Bitcoin ETFs this year, as investors seek hedges

Spot silver rose to $71 per ounce today, gaining 2.51% intraday.

According to an Aug. 28 announcement, French Bitcoin treasury company Capital B raised €21.0 million ($24.5 million) through private share placement, with participation from Blockstream CEO Adam Back and asset manager TOBAM. Capital B plans to use the proceeds to acquire 270 Bitcoin, bringing its t

According to Arkham, Grayscale Bitcoin Trust transferred 340.45 BTC (worth approximately $26.92 million) to Coinbase Prime and another address.

According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) stood at 3.64% on August 27, unchanged from the previous trading day. The effective federal funds rate was 3.63%, also unchanged from the day

According to CME Fed Watch data as of August 28, the probability of the Federal Reserve maintaining interest rates unchanged in September stands at 64.3%, while the probability of a 25 basis point rate hike is 35.7%. Fed Chair Kevin Powell is set to deliver his first Jackson Hole speech at 10:00

According to Arthur Hayes on Unchained Podcast, Strategy Inc. (MSTR) saw its mNAV (market value to net asset value) premium compress to 0.73x-0.74x as of August 27, erasing the leverage premium that historically enabled the company to fund consecutive bitcoin purchases. With Bitcoin trading

According to the Wall Street Journal, Chevron is set to expand its long-term operations in Venezuela by adding two heavy oil fields to its portfolio, according to people familiar with the matter.

According to Bitget market data, U.S. stock indices showed mixed performance at market open on August 28. The Dow Jones rose 0.21%, while the S&P 500 gained 0.05% and the Nasdaq fell 0.09%. Semiconductor and storage stocks were mostly lower, with Marvell Technology (MRVL.O) leading declines at 7.24%

According to IHS Markit, U.S. Chicago PMI fell to 47.1 in August, missing the forecast of 57.9 and declining from the previous reading of 57.6.

According to Arora's statement on X on Friday, Palo Alto Networks CEO Nikesh Arora warned that the AI-driven memory sector's unprecedented "supercycle" will eventually become cyclical as excess profits attract new competitors and technological innovation. "All supply constraints over time have to

On August 28, President Trump signaled potential sanctions on Chinese banks engaged in transactions with Iran, replying "Who said I'm not?" when reporters asked why he has not yet imposed such measures from the Oval Office. The remark followed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's August 25

Marvell Technology reported strong fiscal second-quarter results on Friday, but shares fell 6% in premarket trading. The chipmaker posted revenue of $2.74 billion, up 37% year-over-year, and adjusted earnings of $0.94 per share, topping Wall Street expectations. According to analyst Jim Cramer,

According to an interview with Kitco News, Larry Lepard, Managing Partner at Equity Management Associates, said rising government debt will force central banks to choose currency debasement over aggressive interest rate hikes. Lepard argued that U.S. government debt has reached approximately 120%

According to Bitget market data, over the past 24 hours, U.S. crypto-linked stocks showed mixed movement. MicroStrategy (MSTR) led gainers with a 6.02% increase, while IREN Ltd suffered the largest decline at 7.88%. Other movers included Coinbase (COIN) up 0.80%, Riot Platforms (RIOT) down 4.00%,