Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

Americans overwhelmingly reject cryptocurrency in workplace retirement plans, with 53% opposing its inclusion and 77% viewing it as risky, according to a survey conducted between 24 October and 14 November 2025 by the National Institute on Retirement Security (NIRS). The survey of 1,203 Americans

According to a survey by the National Institute on Retirement Security (NIRS) conducted from October to November 2025, 77% of Americans view cryptocurrency in retirement plans as risky, with 46% considering it very risky. A majority, 53%, oppose employers offering cryptocurrency through workplace re

According to iNews24, SK Innovation announced plans recently to reintegrate SK IT Technology (SKIET), a subsidiary it spun off five years ago through a physical division. The company's share price fell 11% following the announcement. Shareholders accumulating losses from the subsidiary will assume i

Harmony Gold guided its FY2027 gold production at between 1.3 million and 1.4 million ounces, the company stated.

Harmony Gold reported FY2026 gold production of 44,464 kilograms (1,429,551 ounces), in line with company guidance.

Nvidia reported record financial results that exceeded market expectations on recent earnings release, though the stock price initially wavered afterward. While elevated market expectations and concerns about margin pressure weighed on near-term sentiment, CEO Jensen Huang expressed confidence in su

Zinc prices rose for the seventh consecutive trading day on Aug 27, trading near four-year highs amid tightening supply concerns. LME zinc futures climbed as much as 1% during the session. The spot premium over three-month zinc futures expanded by 65.59 USD, reaching its widest level since

According to market reports, a refinery in Russia's Volga region halted operations on August 27.

Finland's consumer confidence index fell 3.0 points in August, according to Statistics Finland.

According to the Finnish Confederation of Industry, the nation's industrial confidence index rose 6 points in August.

Korea Investment & Securities outlined its digital asset strategy on May 27, with Park Sung-jin, Head of the Digital Asset Strategy Department, announcing plans to enter the token securities market when regulations permit formal securities tokenization. Park stated the firm aims to leverage its

According to Yonhap Infomax, the Korean Trade Insurance Corporation signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with global commodity trader Trafigura on August 26 for financial support and enhanced cooperation on critical raw materials trading between the companies. Trafigura primarily supplies

According to Yonhap Infomax, Park Sung-jin, head of Korean Investment & Securities' digital asset strategy division, outlined on August 27 the firm's plan to focus on tokenizing stocks and bonds rather than fractional assets like real estate or artwork. The firm, which has historically been

According to ChainCatcher, Royal Bank of Canada raised NVIDIA (NVDA) price target to $330 from $300, representing a 10% increase.

Cathie Wood's ARK Investment Management purchased 57,705 shares of Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) on Wednesday, coinciding with chipmaker Nvidia Corp.'s earnings release. Across its ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK), ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF (ARKQ), and ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (ARKW), the

According to Financial Times, French 10-year government bond yields have exceeded Italian yields for most of summer 2026, marking a historic reversal of a decades-long trend. Investors cited the shift as evidence that bond holders now demand higher risk premiums for French debt, signaling a major ch

According to ARK Investment Management, on Wednesday (August 27), Cathie Wood's asset management firm purchased 57,705 shares of Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) worth over $20 million across its ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK), ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF (ARKQ), and ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (AR

Boston Scientific (NYS:BSX) stock declined 3.39% to $48.17 on the 26th following the company's disclosure of a cyberattack affecting its IT systems. The pharmaceutical company filed regulatory documents stating the attack caused global operational disruptions. Boston Scientific stated it cannot

According to Yonhap Infomax, Korean paper (KP) market issuers are increasingly utilizing alternative currencies for debt issuance as investor appetite for U.S. dollar-denominated bonds has begun to wane recently. Multi-currency financing strategies have emerged as a key differentiator in corporate f

Global investment banks including HSBC, Standard Chartered, ANZ, KGI, and DZ Bank are expanding their roles in Korea's multi-currency bond issuance market, according to industry sources on the 27th. Korean issuers' growing use of diverse currencies beyond the US dollar has created opportunities