Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to New Street Research analyst Pierre Ferragu, Tesla stock rose 3% on Thursday (August 28) as the analyst said Waymo's defensive stance on its sensor-heavy robotaxi system strengthened his bull case for the automaker. Ferragu responded to Waymo's post defending its use of cameras, lidar, r

According to Jin10, Ukrainian forces have conducted at least 21 attacks on Russian oil refineries in August 2026 to date, marking the highest monthly toll on record. Ukraine has targeted four of Russia's

According to Q2 earnings reports released on Thursday (Aug 28), CrowdStrike (CRWD), Okta (OKTA), and Zeta Global (ZETA) all soared to 52-week highs after posting strong quarterly results and receiving price target hikes from Wall Street analysts. CRWD jumped 20% to $229.08 on record revenue

Gate News reports that, according to an official announcement from Gate, Gate’s Stock Zone has launched pre-market trading for the SHEINUSDT (SHEIN) perpetual contract, settled in USDT and supporting 1x–10x leverage for both long and short positions. SHEIN is a leading cross-border fast-fashion e-commerce company that is expanding internationally. It sells products worldwide through a flexible supply chain centered on small-batch production and rapid response, and is listed in Hong Kong under a

According to China's State Administration of Foreign Exchange, the country's goods and services trade surplus reached $91.2 billion in July 2026. Exports totaled $424.2 billion while imports stood at $333 billion, with goods and services trade covering merchandise trade and services including

Japanese stock indices rose on August 28 ahead of Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's Jackson Hole Symposium speech. The Nikkei 225 gained 273.58 points (0.41%) to close at 66,405.56, while the TOPIX index climbed 29.49 points (0.72%) to 4,146.71, according to Yonhap Infomax World Stock Index

According to Meituan's Q2 earnings report, the company posted revenue of 104.64 billion yuan for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, a 14.4% year-over-year increase. Net income surged 490% to 2.155 billion yuan, while adjusted EBITDA reached 4.098 billion yuan, up 47.3% YoY. Core local commerce revenue

According to Istat, Italy's consumer confidence index came in at 94.5 in August, falling short of the expected 94.5 and showing a slight increase from the previous month's 94.2.

According to Istat, Italy's consumer confidence index fell to 94.5 in August, below the expected 94.6 and slightly above the previous month's 94.2.

Securities firms adjusted their outlook on Korean stocks during the recent week of August 22-28, with upward target price reports (47) exceeding downward reports (42) for the first time since last month's market decline. The KOSPI closed at 6788.88 on the 28th, down 1.79%, remaining below the 7000 l

According to Yonhapinfomax, Japan's Nikkei 225 index closed up 273.58 points (0.41%) at 66,405.56 on August 28, while the TOPIX index gained 29.49 points (0.72%) to 4,146.71. The gains were supported by overnight strength in U.S. markets and a rally in semiconductor and AI-related stocks.

Eurozone industrial sentiment indicator came in at -5.3 for August, beating the forecast of -5.2 and improving from July's -6.1, signaling modest recovery in manufacturing confidence.

The Eurozone industrial sentiment index came in at -5.3 in August, falling short of the expected -5.1 forecast and declining from the previous month's reading of -6.1, according to official data released on August 28. The index decline represents a deterioration in industrial confidence across the e

Italy's Istat business confidence index fell to 89.9 in August, coming in below the expected 89.9 compared to the previous month's 89.6, according to official data.

The eurozone's economic sentiment index for August reached 98.4, exceeding market expectations of 97.5, according to official data. The prior month's figure was revised upward to 97.1 from an initial reading of 96.9.

The Eurozone's August consumer confidence index came in at -15.5, matching both the forecast and the previous month's reading, according to official economic data released today.

Xiangrui Tungsten Industry announced H1 2026 operating revenue of 2.633 billion yuan, up 182.85% year-over-year, with net profit attributable to shareholders reaching 482 million yuan, surging 2,522.40% year-over-year.

According to Morgan Stanley, the company raised Marvell Technology's (MRVL) price target to $246 from $224 on August 28, representing a 9.8% increase.

Samsung SDI stocks rose 43.83% this month to 571,000 won on the 28th, while LG Energy Solution gained 12.8%, according to Korea Exchange data. South Korean secondary battery stocks rebounded as companies secured North American lithium iron phosphate (LFP) energy storage system (ESS) supply chains to

According to Seoul Foreign Exchange Market data, the Korean won weakened to 1372.5 against the US dollar today, marking its lowest level in 13 months. The currency fell 8.4 won compared to the same time yesterday. The won has not traded at this level since July 24, 2025, when it reached 1367.20. Th