Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to the Federal Reserve's April meeting minutes disclosed on May 21, U.S. financial system vulnerabilities remain "warranting attention." Asset valuation pressures are at elevated levels, while household balance sheets remain strong with substantial home equity. Corporate and household

According to Shanghai Gold Exchange, on May 20 evening, gold T+D rose 1.05% to close at 994.34 yuan per gram, while silver T+D surged 2.69% to 18,594 yuan per kilogram.

According to Citi CEO Jane Fraser, U.S. consumer credit remains resilient despite economic headwinds. However, Asian economies face greater vulnerability to external shocks. Fraser also highlighted ongoing risks to global growth from elevated oil prices and geopolitical tensions in the Middle

According to Jin10, based on the Federal Reserve's April meeting minutes released on May 21, officials have shifted their labor market assessment. In March, many Fed policymakers expressed concern that labor market conditions appeared vulnerable to adverse shocks, citing a weak February jobs

According to BofA analysts Justin Post and Nitin Bansal, on May 20 the bank maintained a "buy" rating on Alphabet with a $430 price target, representing 10.9% upside from $387.66. The analysts cited strong user growth metrics disclosed at Google's I/O: AI Overviews now has 2.5 billion users, AI

Crypto liquidity expectations weakened after the Federal Reserve maintained elevated interest rates during 2025 market uncertainty. Bitcoin had some degree of stability as other tokens suffered due to postponed rate cuts and a tightened financial landscape around the world.  Speculation s

According to Ark's daily trading statements, Ark Invest purchased $4.4 million worth of Bullish shares this week, adding exposure after the crypto exchange operator's stock fell 15.4% over five trading days. The Cathie Wood-led firm bought 52,308 shares on Monday and 69,712 shares on Tuesday

According to Wood Mackenzie, Brent crude oil faces the risk of surging to $200 per barrel in a worst-case scenario of prolonged disruption at the Strait of Hormuz. The energy consultancy noted that over 11 million barrels per day of crude oil and condensate supply in the Persian Gulf region are

According to U.S. military, U.S. Marine Corps personnel boarded an Iranian-flagged commercial oil tanker on Wednesday (May 20).

The U.S. Department of Treasury auctioned $16 billion in 20-year Treasury bonds at a yield of 5.122%, compared to 4.883% at the prior auction on April 22. The bid-to-cover ratio stood at 2.55.

The U.S. Treasury auctioned $16 billion of 20-year bonds at a discount rate of 5.122%, up 239 basis points from 4.883% at the previous auction on April 22. The bid-to-cover ratio declined to 2.55 from 2.68, indicating moderating

Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, XTIUSD (WTI Crude USOIL) has dropped by 6% in a short period. Current volatility is significantly higher than recent averages, indicating increased market

According to London Metal Exchange (LME) data, copper futures closed up $244 to $13,656 per ton today (May 20). Aluminum rose $20 to $3,622/ton, zinc gained $42 to $3,556/ton, lead added $16 to $1,980/ton, and nickel climbed $123 to $18,929/ton. Tin surged $2,421 to $54,034/ton, while cobalt closed

According to Jin10, Lazard CEO Peter Orszag said on May 21 that the U.S. economy has become a high-leverage bet on artificial intelligence success. Orszag stated that U.S. economic growth is driven by AI and high-income consumers who also benefit from AI-driven stock market gains. He warned that the

According to Santiment, Bitcoin fell 5% to $77,000 in the last week as the cryptocurrency analysis firm released its latest list of trending cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin led the trending assets in the last 24 hours, followed by Ethereum (ETH), Cardano (ADA), Solana (SOL), USD Coin (USDC), and XRP.

Liquidity surge discussions intensified after larger weekly Federal Reserve injections entered financial market focus. Bitcoin sentiment strengthened as traders connected rising liquidity conditions with previous crypto market rallies. Regulatory progress and improving macro discussions s

On May 20, ICE UK natural gas futures declined 5.25% to 120.00 pence per therm, while TTF (Title Transfer Facility) Dutch natural gas futures fell 5.63% to 49.065 euros per megawatt-hour. The decline accelerated starting at 22:14 Beijing time. ICE EU carbon emission allowances (futures) rose 1.10% t

On Wednesday May 20, German 10-year Bund yield fell 9.7 basis points to 3.096% in late European trading, after reaching an intraday high of 3.181%. Two-year Bund yield declined 10.4 basis points to 2.655%, while 30-year yield dropped 7.2 basis points to 3.628%.

Gate News messages, according to The Wall Street Journal, OpenAI is preparing to file for its first initial public offering (IPO) application within the next few days or weeks.

According to a UK statement, the United Kingdom has reached a trade agreement with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), though specific details were not immediately disclosed.