Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to the Bank of Japan (BOJ), on October 13, Japan's September corporate price index (PPI) rose 6.8% year-over-year, falling short of market expectations of 7.6%. On a month-over-month basis, the PPI declined 0.3%, contrary to forecasts for a 0.5%

According to the Reserve Bank of Australia's September monetary policy meeting minutes released on October 13, the RBA raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 4.60%, citing inflation pressures stronger than previously expected. Policy committee members identified upside risks to inf

According to Yonhap Infomax, on October 13, South Korea's chief coordinator Lim Ki-geun acknowledged during a parliamentary audit that the government's internal control systems failed to function during the introduction of single-stock leveraged exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Lim agreed with

According to Rappler's Vantage Point analysis, GCash makes its debut on the Philippine Stock Exchange on October 20 at P6.60 per share. Analyst projections place the stock between P7.00 and P7.70 after its first full trading week, with P7.40 serving as a midpoint estimate representing

The U.S. Dollar Index fell to 102.41 today, declining 0.17% intraday.

From 03:30 to 03:45 (UTC) on October 13, 2026, BTC edged up over 15 min, with a Return % of +0.30%, a price range of 82,956.1 to 83,591.7 USDT, and an Ampl of 0.77%. It is currently at 82,748.9 USDT, down 1.37% over the past 24 hours. Overall volatility remains limited, with the market in a narrow-range consolidation. The main driver of this move is a combination of macroeconomic pressures. Rising expectations of a stronger Dollar, along with higher oil prices driven by geopolitical risks, pushe

According to Guru Club, on October 13, Hong Kong interbank rates showed mixed movement across maturities. Overnight HIBOR rose 1 basis point to 1.43485%, while one-week HIBOR climbed to 1.48182%, marking its highest level since July 7. Two-week HIBOR increased to 1.48091%, and one-year HIBOR

US Bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds recorded a net outflow of $65.4 million on October 12 (US Eastern Time), marking a return to outflows after a brief inflow period. The outflow was driven entirely by BlackRock's IBIT product, which saw $65.4 million exit, while no other products recorded

OKX announced the launch of its upgraded Smart Portfolio bot, a tool that integrates multiple asset classes including ETFs, tokenized stocks, and stablecoins. The bot enables users to customize their investment allocations, offering a diversified approach to automated portfolio management. This

US Ethereum spot ETFs recorded a net outflow of $85.4 million (approximately 114.1 billion Korean won) on October 12 (US Eastern Time), according to data from Farside. This marks the 10th consecutive trading day of net outflows starting from September 29, with cumulative outflows over the recent 5 t

According to Farside, US spot Ethereum ETFs experienced $85.4 million in net outflows on October 12 (US Eastern Time). Over the past five trading days (October 6-12), cumulative net outflows reached $576.8 million. The ETFs have recorded net outflows for 10 consecutive trading days since

According to Phaseide data, U.S. Bitcoin spot ETFs experienced net outflows of $65.4 million on October 12 (U.S. Eastern Time). Over the past five trading days (October 6–12), cumulative net outflows reached $654.5 million. BlackRock's IBIT led the outflows with $65.4 million, while no products

Michael Woodford, a Columbia University professor, co-won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Economics for providing the theoretical foundation for forward guidance, a practice where central banks pre-announce their policy direction. Woodford's research focused on how households and firms make economic

According to IMF officials, on October 13, artificial intelligence financing has formed a positive feedback loop but may turn negative if venture capital commitments fail to materialize. An AI market correction would impact the global economy, with emerging markets like Thailand facing heightened ri

According to Guru Club, on October 13, methanol futures fell over 7% in morning trading, leading declines in China's commodity markets. Lithium carbonate dropped nearly 4%, while ethylene glycol, synthetic rubber, and natural rubber lost over 3%. On the upside, low-sulfur

According to Barron's, Nvidia (NVDA-US) fell 1.2% to $226.32 in closing trade on Monday (October 12), marking its fourth consecutive day of losses. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index declined 2.6%, while Marvell Technology (MRVL-US) and Micron Technology (MU-US) each fell over 3%. ICap

According to Jin10 Futures, as of Oct 13 at 11:31 AM, China's futures markets saw significant capital movements across key contracts. Top inflows included coking coal 2701 futures at 440 million CNY, aluminum oxide 2701 at 424 million CNY, and low-sulfur fuel oil 2612 at 369 million CNY.

Tianqi Materials, a leading global electrolyte supplier, recently cleared Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing's listing review, paving the way for dual-listing on both Shanghai and Hong Kong exchanges. According to financial data, the company's H1 2026 revenue reached 147.1 billion yuan,

The International Monetary Fund warned Tuesday that government bond yields could rise in a disorderly fashion, driven by mounting inflation pressures, escalating debt levels, and competition from AI-related borrowings in sovereign bond markets. The warning came as government bond yields in several a