Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. posted record profit for a sixth straight quarter on Thursday and expects fourth-quarter revenue to be 58% higher than a year earlier, driven by strong demand for its advanced chipmaking technologies. The artificial intelligence boom has created unending need f

On Thursday during early U.S. trading, CoreWeave's credit risk indicator hit a record, with implied default probability reaching 60%, according to market data. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang stated CoreWeave's strength increases daily and its capital costs are actually declining, adding that Nvidia need

According to CNBC, TSMC posted record profit for a sixth consecutive quarter on Thursday (Oct 15), with fourth-quarter revenue expected to be 58% higher than a year earlier. The artificial intelligence boom has created intense competition for manufacturing capacity at the world's leading

The three main US stock indexes showed mixed performance on Oct. 16, with the Nasdaq Composite declining 0.27% to close at 26,621.39. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.02% to 52,149.81, while the S&P 500 added 0.13% to 7,729.33. FAQ What happened to US stocks on Oct. 16? The three main US

The International Monetary Fund forecasts the Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan economy will contract 1.3% in 2026 before rebounding 6.6% in 2027. The projection was presented on October 15, marking a reversal from 3.3% growth in 2025. The contraction stems from prolonged conflict and energy di

According to media reports, negotiations between Antofagasta Minerals and strikers at Chile's Centinela copper mine on Thursday showed no progress, with three workers now on their seventh day of hunger strike.

According to Guru Club, China's commodity futures market ended lower overnight on October 15. Oil and oilseed products led declines, with DCE palm oil dropping 1.95%. Black metals bucked the trend, with SHFE rebar rising 0.23%. Chemical products and energy futures also fell, including DCE styrene

The US Commerce Department reported September retail and food service sales totaled $745.021 billion on a seasonally adjusted basis, increasing 0.8% from the previous month and 6.3% year-over-year. The monthly gain exceeded market expectations of 0.3% growth tracked by Yonhap Infomax. The August ret

According to Ran Neuner, U.S. PPI inflation data recently reached 6.3%, significantly exceeding the 5.3% forecast. The higher-than-expected inflation figures have fueled concerns about a potential crypto market correction, with traders growing increasingly cautious as inflation signals may lead to t

According to Reuters, major brokerages expect the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates in December as U.S. inflation accelerated this week. September consumer price index and producer price index data, released earlier this week, strengthened expectations for sustained higher rates. September

According to Electrek, Tesla will demonstrate its next-generation Roadster on October 15 at 7:55 PM CDT at SpaceX's McGregor test facility near Waco, Texas, following at least eight postponements. The vehicle was first unveiled in November 2017 at the Tesla Semi launch event and was originally

According to Reuters, US semiconductor stocks erased approximately $1.64 trillion in market value over six trading sessions, with the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index falling 3.3% on October 15. Nvidia, AMD and Micron were among major chipmakers facing renewed selling pressure. According to

According to the U.S. Commerce Department, September retail and food service sales reached $745.02 billion, up 0.8% month-over-month on October 15, exceeding market expectations of 0.3% growth. Year-over-year, sales increased 6.3%. Gasoline consumption showed the strongest gain, surging 28.1%

According to its official announcement, Dajin Digital (03200) reported operating revenue of 7.841 billion yuan in the first three quarters of 2026, up 100.90% year-over-year, with net profit attributable to shareholders of 1.544 billion yuan, up 214.03% year-over-year. Total assets reached 19.238 billion yuan, up 81.23% from the start of the period, while shareholders' equity stood at 12.397 billion yuan, up 104.21%, driven by strong demand for high-end AI PCBs and the company's H-stock initial

According to Singularity Investment Holdings (00076) announcement on October 15, the company's subsidiary Cityhill Limited is set to acquire 69% of AOMI Corporation from Han Carvestone International Limited for up to HK$754 million. Of the total consideration, HK$534 million will be settled in MUP t

1inch, a decentralized exchange aggregator, expanded its support for Real-World Assets to include six categories: stocks, thematic funds, Treasuries, institutional credit, gold, and foreign exchange. The announcement was made via a tweet from influencer @1inch. The expansion aims to integrate

According to Guru Club, the Baltic Dry Index fell 122 points, or 4.57%, to 2,545 on Thursday, October 15, marking its lowest level since June 30 and ninth consecutive daily decline. Large vessel rates led the pullback: the Capesize Index dropped 308 points (8.48%) to 3,322, its lowest since early A

1inch announced support for six Real-World Asset (RWA) categories: stocks, thematic funds, Treasuries, institutional credit, gold, and foreign exchange. The expansion, highlighted via the platform's official channels, positions 1inch as a bridge between traditional finance and decentralized

On October 15, Russian Presidential Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that Europe maintains a "destructive stance" toward the diesel supply agreement reached between Russia and the U.S.

According to an announcement, Nanj Capital (ticker: 00770) reported unaudited net asset value per share of $0.06 as of September 30, 2026.