Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to BlockBeats, Franklin Templeton's tokenized version of its high-yield corporate bond ETF FLHY, named FLHYon, launched on Pendle on October 14, provided by Ondo with a maturity date of December 10, 2026. The actively managed ETF allocates over 80% of its assets to high-yield corporate bon

South Korea's Financial Supervisory Service announced on the 14th it will reform brokerage practices that charge higher fees for accounts opened at physical branches compared to online accounts, allowing investors to choose whether to designate accounts as 'managed accounts' when opening trading or

South Korea's Financial Supervisory Commission announced reforms on October 14 to regulate securities firms charging significantly higher fees for branch-opened accounts compared to online-opened accounts. The FSC found that 10 out of 37 domestic securities companies imposed higher commissions on ac

AST SpaceMobile (ASTS), Cipher Digital (CIFR), and Joby Aviation (JOBY) hit fresh 52-week lows on Tuesday as analyst downgrades, an $850 million convertible debt proposal, and cash burn concerns pressured the three stocks. Piper Sandler downgraded AST SpaceMobile to Neutral and slashed its price

Five major hyperscalers—Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, and Oracle—issued approximately $108 billion in bonds in 2024, a sharp increase from the $20 billion annual average in 2023 and 2024, with over $56 billion raised in the early weeks of 2025, according to a report released on the 13th

According to Piper Sandler and Barclays, AST SpaceMobile (ASTS), Cipher Digital (CIFR), and Joby Aviation (JOBY) stocks hit 52-week lows on Tuesday, October 13, following rating downgrades. ASTS fell 8% to $46.23 after Piper Sandler downgraded it to Neutral from Overweight, citing satellite

South Korean Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Lee Hyung-il stated on the 14th that the government will minimize trade uncertainties facing Korean companies through close monitoring of major countries' policy trends and communication with foreign governments. Lee made the remarks at an e

According to China's Ministry of Commerce, the ministry announced the 2027 fertilizer import tariff quota totaling 13.65 million tonnes. The breakdown includes 3.3 million tonnes of urea, 6.9 million tonnes of diammonium phosphate, and 3.45 million tonnes of compound fertilizer.

On October 13, 2026, Oracle (NYSE: ORCL) stock jumped 4.28% in a single day, closing at $143.29, while trading volume increased significantly. Against the backdrop of persistent concerns about the returns on AI infrastructure investments, which have continued to unsettle U.S. tech stocks, the rebound drew widespread market attention. Over the past year, ORCL shares have retreated more than 50% from their record high of $322.54, with the year-to-date decline at one point exceeding 26%. Is this re

According to Guru Club, copper prices held steady on Wednesday (October 14) as supply concerns from Chile offset gains driven by higher oil prices. Traders weighed supply risks amid elevated energy costs, sustaining focus on inflation persistence and potential economic slowdown. Analysts from TD

According to Guru Club, on October 14, overnight SHIBOR fell 1.9 basis points to 1.2690%, while the 7-day SHIBOR rose 0.74 basis points to 1.3484%. The 3-month SHIBOR remained flat at 1.4300%.

According to Jin10, Shanghai gold closed at 897.5 yuan per gram on October 14 morning, trading 1.03 yuan per gram above the international spot price of 896.47 yuan per gram.

Apple Inc. (AAPL), Bumble Inc. (BMBL), and BP PLC (BP) stocks reached 52-week highs on Tuesday following company-specific announcements and macroeconomic developments. AAPL stock closed 0.09% higher after announcing a new smart home accessories lineup, BMBL stock surged more than 56% on news of a $1

Bumble Inc. (BMBL) stock surged 56% to a 52-week high of $5.98 on Tuesday after the company announced it agreed to be acquired by Ithaca Holdings in an all-cash transaction valued at $1.3 billion. Under the agreement, shareholders will receive $6.05 per Class A share, a premium of

Singapore's Monetary Authority (MAS) on the 14th maintained the appreciation pace of the Singapore dollar's nominal effective exchange rate (NEER) policy band, halting its monetary tightening cycle after three quarters. The central bank kept both the width and midpoint of the NEER policy band

According to Lorenzo Valente, digital assets research head at ARK Invest, Variational's RWA perpetual futures trading volume surpassed Trade.xyz for the first time in over a year, as shared on X platform.

According to the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), on October 14, the central bank decided to maintain its Singapore Dollar nominal effective exchange rate (NEER) policy band appreciation pace, keeping both the width and midpoint of the band unchanged. This marks a halt to three consecutive

According to Wang Ying, Vice Director of China's Securities Regulatory Commission Futures Supervision Department, the Chinese futures market reached 3.148 million active clients as of the end of September 2026. Commodity futures trading volume has ranked among the world's top for multiple

Wall Street drifted in morning trading Wednesday amid the latest updates on the jobs market and further escalation in the US war with Iran, according to US Stock Market News from September 2. The S&P 500 index rose 0.1 per cent, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 265 points, or 0.5 per cent, as o