Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Bloomberg, on October 12, Koch Industries and members of the Getty family agreed to take Getty Images private, with the two parties investing $533 million in equity while lenders agreed to retire approximately $270 million of outstanding debt. The deal comes after Getty scrapped a $3.7

According to BlockBeats, Michael Burry announced today via his Substack account that the U.S. stock market could see a significant top within 0 to 9 months. He is currently shorting the Nasdaq-100 ETF (QQQ) and semiconductor ETF (SMH) through put options expiring in spring 2027, with strike prices a

European stock indices closed mixed today (October 13). Germany's DAX 30 fell 0.09% to 25,256.71 points. France's stock index declined 0.07%, while Italy's benchmark index rose 0.03% and its banking sector index gained 0.51%. The UK stock index fell 0.04%.

WTI crude oil rose 1.00% intraday on October 13, trading at $93.32 per barrel.

According to Yonhap Infomax, the USD/KRW exchange rate rose 6.40 won to 1,341.50 won as of 10:09 p.m. on October 13. The currency closed regular trading earlier at 1,345.10 won, up 10 won from the previous session. Foreign investors net-sold over 4.5 trillion won in Korean stocks, with the KOSPI

According to Jin10, Iran's intensified attacks on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz on October 13 are raising shipping risks and threatening a recent recovery in Persian Gulf crude exports. Tanker tracking data shows that more than a dozen very large crude carriers (VLCCs) and several

According to Pacific Investment Management Company (PIMCO), the Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates unchanged this month. The asset manager also anticipates 1-2 additional rate hikes in the remainder of this rate-hiking

The Securities and Exchange Commission adopted amendments to its quorum rules on September 30, 2026, which took effect on October 2, 2026, the same date the commission dropped to two members following Commissioner Hester Peirce's departure. On October 12, 2026, Commissioner Mark T. Uyeda wrote a

According to France's agriculture ministry, corn production is now forecast at 7.3 million tons for 2026, down from 8.1 million tons projected in September, due to severe heatwaves and persistent drought. Corn yield fell 27%, marking the lowest level in over three decades. Output is roughly half

On October 13, India's central bank governor announced a special plan aimed at increasing dollar inflows to the country, projecting approximately $150 billion in new capital flows.

According to RBI Governor, the Reserve Bank of India recently introduced forex reserve requirements in response to excessive speculative long positions observed in the market, aiming to ensure orderly rupee fluctuations. The central bank characterized the recent measures as non-capital control

According to Goldman Sachs, the S&P 500 is within 1% of all-time highs, but institutional investors are accelerating hedging in a manner not seen since the pandemic, with tech stocks abruptly shifting from top net buyers to the largest net sellers. The bank's Quality Factor rallied over 16% in the p

U.S. diesel futures climbed 2.1% to $4.8239 a gallon on October 13, according to Walter Bloomberg. Prices rose despite diesel-related tax relief measures and the prospect of greater Russian diesel supply, driven by continued tight global supply conditions. Market analysts noted the tax break for

USD/CAD declined 0.50% intraday on October 13, trading at 1.4208.

According to Backpack's investor call disclosed by Foresight News, the platform's tokenized securities trading volume exceeded $5 billion since launching its first tokenized stock in June. Backpack has listed 73 tokenized stocks on the platform, with internal tracking showing a month-over-month

The US dollar declined on October 13, with the dollar index (DXY) falling 0.342% to 102.248 as of 8:49 AM Eastern Time, ending a three-session rally. The dollar weakened in tandem with crude oil prices, which dropped for the first time in four sessions, while dovish comments from Federal Reserve

According to Jin10, Colombia's central bank policymaker Mauricio Villamizar said on October 13 that the country may need to raise rates further and maintain elevated levels for an extended period to combat inflation risks. El Niño, the Iran-Israel conflict, and large fiscal deficits could

Cipher Digital Inc. (CIFR) shares fell more than 12% in early trading Tuesday after the data center operator announced plans to sell $850 million in zero-interest convertible notes. The notes will mature on Nov. 1, 2032, with conversion terms to be determined when the offering is priced. The

According to Yonhapinfomax, on October 13 (8:49 a.m. ET), the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) fell 0.351 points (0.34%) to 102.248, reversing a three-day gain streak. The decline was driven by weakening crude oil prices and dovish commentary from Federal Reserve officials. West Texas Intermediate crude

According to ChainCatcher, Strategy's Bitcoin Banking Adoption Index rose to 34% in Q3 2026, reflecting increased adoption of bitcoin and digital asset services among major global banks, though still in early stages. Fidelity led at 77%, followed by JPMorgan Chase at 47% and BNY at 46%. The