Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to ZhitongCaijing, Guangdong Tuosite Technology (300607.SZ) will see its Hong Kong IPO prospectus expire on July 16, 2026, six months after submission on January 16, 2026. Huatai International serves as the sole sponsor for the

According to Smart Finance, Hang Seng Index July futures closed at 24,829 points on July 16, up 172 points (0.698%), with a premium of 148 points.

According to Daily An and ETF Check, nine of the ten worst-performing ETFs in South Korea over the past month were leveraged products, with an average loss of 46.26% as of July 16, 2026. The TIGER Semiconductor TOP 10 Leveraged ETF suffered the steepest decline at 52.71%, while the SOL

According to Bank of America, the S&P 500 stock volatility index hit approximately 50 points this week, up 46% year-to-date, while the broader VIX remained at 16 points, up just 13% for the year. The widening gap between individual stock volatility and overall market volatility has reached

According to CME FedWatch Tool data released on July 16, the Federal Reserve has an 88.8% probability of holding rates steady at its July meeting, with an 11.2% probability of raising rates by 25 basis points. For September, the probability of maintaining rates steady stands at 51.2%, with a 44% pr

According to Bloomberg data, Goldman Sachs issued $10 billion of USD bonds on Tuesday and €5 billion of euro bonds (equivalent to $5.7 billion) on Wednesday, raising over $15 billion in 24 hours. Following the completion of Wednesday's issuance, Goldman Sachs became the largest financial

US and Iranian military confrontations escalated on July 15, driving international oil prices higher as geopolitical tensions intensified around the Strait of Hormuz. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude for August delivery rose $0.26 to $79.60 per barrel, while Brent crude for September delivery

Samsung Heavy Industries secured $10 billion in new orders this year, representing 72% of its annual target, with 45% coming from its core Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) production facilities, according to a report published July 16. The company is expanding into Floating Data Centers (FDC) w

According to Samsung Securities on July 16, the target price for Samsung Heavy Industries was lowered to KRW40,000 from KRW43,000, but the stock still has 83% upside potential from the previous closing price of KRW21,850. The brokerage maintained its 'buy' rating. Samsung Heavy Industries has

U.S. Trade Representative Grill recently assessed the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), stating that negotiations with Mexico are progressing well.

Stripe and private equity firm Advent International have reportedly offered to acquire PayPal for $53 billion, according to Reuters. The potential deal would mark a historic consolidation in the fintech sector, combining Stripe's merchant infrastructure and cryptocurrency momentum with PayPal's

According to CEO Phong Le in a Bloomberg TV interview on Tuesday, MicroStrategy has no plans to stop accumulating bitcoin despite recently selling over $215 million worth of the asset. The company will only begin considering risks tied to its debt if bitcoin falls to around $8,000-$10,000, Phong

According to Reuters, Stripe and Advent International offered to acquire PayPal for $53 billion on July 15. PayPal stock surged approximately 17% in intraday trading, closing at $55.52. Polygon Labs' Global Head of Business Aishwary Gupta told The Block that the deal could accelerate

Coinbase (COIN) and Circle (CRCL) each rose roughly 3-4% on Wednesday after William Blair cut its 2026 and 2027 EBITDA estimates for Coinbase by 34% and reduced revenue forecasts by 12-13%, yet maintained an outperform rating. The investment bank said key risks are already priced in and both

According to William Blair, Coinbase (COIN) and Circle (CRCL) shares each rose 3-4% on Wednesday after the investment bank cut its 2026-2027 revenue estimates by 12-13% and adjusted EBITDA projections by 34%, while maintaining an 'outperform' rating. The firm said "investors should stay involved in

According to Korea Deposit Insurance Corporation, short-term bond issuance by Korean securities firms surged over 90% year-over-year in the first half of 2026, reaching 990 trillion won. The increase reflects aggressive business expansion by securities companies amid a buoyant domestic stock

According to the financial investment industry, South Korea's major brokerages are expected to post earnings that exceed market expectations in the second quarter, driven by a sharp increase in stock trading volumes. Investment firms noted that despite the strong earnings, analysts recommend a

Paul Wong, managing partner and market strategist at Sprott Inc., analyzed silver's market position following its largest monthly decline since September 2011 in June. For the quarter ended June 30, silver fell $16.57/oz, or -22.04%, driven by Federal Reserve rate increases and U.S. dollar

Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, USDIDR (US Dollar vs Indonesian Rupiah) has dropped by 7.5% in a short period. Current volatility is significantly higher than recent averages, indicating increased market

On Wednesday, July 15, the S&P 500 rose 0.38%, extending gains to a second consecutive trading day, as U.S. inflation data came in below expectations. The core Producer Price Index for June increased 4.7% year-over-year, easing market concerns about Federal Reserve rate hikes this year. Memory