Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Barron's, on Tuesday (October 13), Meta Platforms shares rose 2.6% to $762.50, with Truist Securities analyst Youssef Squali raising the company's target price to $1,000 from $763 in a research report, implying approximately 35% upside based on Monday's closing price. Squali

ASML is currently assessing the possibility of increasing production capacity in 2028 beyond the previously announced 30% expansion, the company said. Customers have expressed interest in placing equipment orders for 2029 and 2030, while current supply levels for 2027 and 2028 cannot fully meet

BitMine announced a $350 million share buyback between July 14 and August 17, with chairman Tom Lee stating this marks the largest share repurchase in cryptocurrency industry history. The company repurchased 21 million shares to stabilize its stock price while accumulating nearly 6 million ETH,

Apple Inc. (AAPL) on Tuesday unveiled HomeView, a $299 smart home hub with a 7-inch display, alongside a refreshed HomePod mini, new Apple TV 4K, and smart home accessories developed with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric. Gene Munster, managing partner at Deepwater Asset Management, projected t

According to Bloomberg strategist Mike McGlone, silver may oscillate between $50 and $84 over the coming years after tumbling from over $120 earlier this year, with a potential near-term dip to $50. McGlone also warned that gold could break below $4,000 by

According to BitMine Chairman Tom Lee, the company completed a $350 million share buyback between July 14 and August 17, marking the largest such repurchase in cryptocurrency industry history. The buyback included 21 million shares and accumulated nearly 6 million ETH, bringing BitMine close to

Legendary investor and Tudor Investment founder Paul Tudor Jones warned today (October 14) that U.S. equities face significant headwinds throughout 2027, citing three major threats: a wave of tech IPOs and secondary offerings, rising fiscal deficits, and elevated oil prices. Jones, who famously

Life Asset Management and Palliser Capital demanded Samsung Electronics prioritize preferred stock buyback with shareholder return funds following the company's record quarterly performance. Life Asset Management sent a shareholder letter to Samsung's board last month on the 14th requesting

According to MarketWatch, Broadcom CEO Hock Tan's comment comparing AI investors to casino gamblers—made at a DBS bank conference in Singapore on October 13—triggered sharply divided market interpretation. The iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) fell 3% on October 13 and 0.2% on October 14, while Broad

According to the financial investment industry on October 14, British activist investor Palliser Capital proposed at the Sohn Investment Conference in San Francisco that Samsung Electronics concentrate remaining shareholder returns on priority stock buybacks and issuance of American depositary

According to Jin10, Africa Energy Week 2026 opened in Cape Town on October 13, attracting over 10,000 delegates from more than 1,500 global companies. The event's theme is "Investing in African Energy: Expanding Affordable and Adequate Energy Supply." Participants called for stronger regional

According to IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, the U.S. requires additional measures to address expanding government debt and fiscal deficit challenges. Economic growth alone is insufficient to offset high deficits and elevated interest expenses, Georgieva stated in

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook declined to attend a White House hearing scheduled for November 5 over mortgage fraud allegations raised by President Donald Trump. Cook's attorney, Abbe Lowell, sent a letter to the White House on October 14 stating Cook would be in Europe on official

According to official data released today, China's September CPI rose 0.9% year-over-year, while PPI climbed 5.0% year-over-year—the largest increase since June 2022. Exports surged 36.3% on-year and imports rose 31.0%, both exceeding forecasts. In Hong Kong equity markets, the Hang Seng Index rose

According to Coinglass data, the Crypto Fear & Greed Index stands at 63 as of October 14, up 7 points from yesterday, indicating a greed state. The 7-day average is 61, while the 30-day average is 67.

Korean treasury yields rose during the current trading session, with long-term rates climbing more sharply than short-term rates, resulting in a steeper yield curve. The 3-year benchmark yield increased 3.7 basis points

According to Odaily, New York Federal Reserve President John Williams stated that further interest rate hikes are not necessary in 2027. Bitcoin rose 1.5% to near $83,900 on the news. Among major cryptocurrencies, Zcash gained nearly 7%, while Solana and Dogecoin each rose 2.5%, and Ether

According to Zhitong Caijing, JZ Bio's stock price fell 28.6% from a July 29 peak of 31.40 HKD to around 22.40 HKD by early October. With the Double Eleven shopping festival approaching, market focus has shifted to the company's sales performance as a potential catalyst for recovery. The company's n

President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social on Oct. 14 that large-scale exploration for oil, natural gas, and minerals is being prepared in Greenland. Trump highlighted the island's resource potential, claiming some experts say the amount of easily extractable oil there is far greater than in a

According to Yonhapnews, South Korean government bond yields rose sharply on October 14, with the 10-year yield climbing 4.7 basis points to 4.267%. The 3-year yield increased 3.7bp to 3.889%, while the 30-year yield gained 3.4bp to 4.353%, marking a steepening of the yield curve. Foreign