Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to CryptoQuant analyst Darkfost (PANews, July 24), traditional assets have become a major segment on crypto exchanges as traditional markets outperform crypto assets in recent months. Gate now allows trading in precious metals, commodities, stocks, indices and ETFs. Precious metals—gold an

According to the IMF on July 24, artificial intelligence is reshaping core financial systems but could amplify market volatility and systemic risks. The organization warned that large-scale simultaneous use of AI models may trigger "AI herding effects," where machines based on similar data simultane

Shares of SpaceX (SPCX), Oracle Corp. (ORCL), and QuantumScape Corp. (QS) fell to annual or all-time lows on Thursday as a broader market selloff in technology companies combined with company-specific triggers. SPCX stock fell to an all-time low of $110.85, dipping below its IPO price of $135,

Alphabet disclosed a $94.1 billion investment in SpaceX as of June 30 in its latest quarterly report, becoming the second Mag-7 company to hold a stake in the rocket manufacturer. The higher value of SpaceX shares helped drive nearly $99 billion in gains from Alphabet's stock investments during the

Oracle Corp. (ORCL) secured a Department of War Enterprise Software Agreement on Thursday valued at up to $6.99 billion over 10 years, with an initial award of $3.31 billion over the first five-year ordering period. The contract consolidates fragmented software licensing and procurement into a

NVIDIA and Amkor Technology entered a multi-year strategic partnership in which NVIDIA will provide a $1.5 billion prepayment to support advanced packaging capacity expansion. The deal aims to accelerate next-generation AI hardware development and strengthen domestic semiconductor supply chains

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration granted a petition Thursday to create a new Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard mandating a robust and obvious door egress system in all motor vehicles. The move follows reports that Tesla's power-dependent flush handles and poorly labeled

U.S. stock indices ended lower on Thursday as Middle East tensions and surging oil prices weighed on markets. The S&P 500 fell 1.2% to 7,408.30, the Nasdaq 100 slid 2% to 28,454.81, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 1% to 51,711.65. Brent crude briefly topped $100 a barrel, with

According to Bank of America, the firm raised its price target on Nokia to $18.50 from $18, implying a 90% upside to the stock's last closing price after Q2 earnings. Nokia secured approximately €2.8 billion ($3.19 billion) in AI-related order intake during the quarter, substantially exceeding

According to reports, U.S. stock futures traded higher overnight Thursday as markets looked past renewed military tensions with Iran and rising oil prices, instead focusing on AI hyperscaler earnings. Nasdaq-100 futures gained 0.14%, S&P 500 futures rose 0.12%, and Dow futures were up 0.08%

On Thursday, Tesla shares fell 16% this week, marking the stock's worst weekly performance in 2026, after the company reported Q2 adjusted earnings of $0.33 per share, missing Wall Street's $0.54 estimate. Revenue reached $28.24 billion, exceeding expectations, though rising AI and robotics

According to official statements, Nvidia and Amkor Technology entered into a multi-year strategic partnership with a $1.5 billion prepayment from Nvidia announced today after-hours to support advanced semiconductor packaging capacity expansion. AMKR stock surged 12% in after-hours trading, while

According to the Pentagon, Oracle secured a Department of War Enterprise Software Agreement worth up to $6.99 billion over 10 years on Thursday, with the contract covering software deployed across U.S. military branches, intelligence community and Coast Guard. The initial award value is $3.31 billio

According to Alphabet's latest quarterly report filed with the SEC, the company disclosed a $94.1 billion investment in SpaceX as of June 30. Roughly $80 billion of those shares face short-term sales restrictions, while another $14.1 billion cannot be sold until late 2027. The position implies a

On Thursday, shares of SpaceX (SPCX), Oracle Corp. (ORCL), and QuantumScape Corp. (QS) fell to 52-week lows amid a broader tech market selloff. SPCX declined to an all-time low of $110.85, dropping below its $135 IPO price as post-debut enthusiasm faded. ORCL slid to $119.44, its lowest level in

According to HKEJ, on July 24, Hong Kong local bank stocks surged amid rising expectations for U.S. interest rate hikes. Dah Sing Group rose over 7%, while Bank of China Hong Kong climbed 4.7%. The gains reflect expectations that higher rates will expand bank net interest margins. CME FedWatch

According to BIT's On Target weekly report, U.S. federal government debt has approached $39.7 trillion, with Treasury yields rising to around 5%. Japan is potentially reducing U.S. Treasury holdings due to domestic inflation pressures and rapid yen depreciation, while China is diversifying its

According to MarketWatch, JPMorgan strategist Jason Hunter warned that the artificial intelligence sector is experiencing market divergence similar to the dot-com bubble period. The Magnificent Seven ETF has gained only 1.5% year-to-date, while the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index has surged

According to Ortex, SpaceX shares have plunged to $118.25 on July 23, down from the $135 IPO price set in mid-June, with short-sellers accumulating $15.5 billion in unrealized profits. The stock surged to a peak of $225.64 on June 16 before retreating nearly 50 percent. Ortex co-founder Peter

According to Citrini analyst Jukan citing a Morgan Stanley research report, analyst Shawn Kim recently turned bearish on NAND flash memory. The report indicates NAND module inventories have risen to approximately 13 weeks with cooling demand, predicting fourth-quarter NAND price increases will