Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Citi, Apple's price target was raised to $365 from $315 on Monday as the firm said the company remains well positioned to gain market share despite raising prices on several MacBook and iPad models. Jim Cramer's Investing Club portfolio remains bullish on Apple's competitive position, w

Last Friday, SK Hynix completed a $28 billion Nasdaq IPO. However, the three major memory chipmakers—SK Hynix, Samsung Electronics, and Micron—now face structural transformation. AI systems demand for memory bandwidth is forcing the industry to shift from standardized mass production to customized c

US stocks opened mixed on July 13 (local time) as the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.18% to 52,733.86, while the S&P 500 fell 0.20% to 7,560.45 and the Nasdaq Composite dropped 0.71% to 26,094.43 at 9:37 AM on the New York Stock Exchange. The mixed performance followed renewed military

U.S. IPO proceeds reached $141.2 billion in 2026 following SK Hynix's $26.5 billion cross-listing last week, approaching 2021's record $142.4 billion, according to Renaissance Capital data. The surge follows mega IPOs from companies including SpaceX and SK Hynix, with Brookfield-backed Csquare and S

According to Renaissance Capital, U.S. IPO proceeds for 2026 have reached $141.2 billion, moving within striking distance of 2021's record $142.4 billion. Brookfield-backed data center operator Csquare is expected to raise up to $1.35 billion in its IPO on July 15, which would push 2026 over the

According to Gate data, gold futures fell below $4,050 per ounce on July 13, declining 1.92% intraday. Spot gold fell 2% over the same period, trading at $4,036.63 per ounce.

According to MSX.COM, SpaceX stock dropped 5.1% to $137.89 per share today (July 13), with a market cap of $1.81 trillion.

German 2-year government bond yields rose 7 basis points to 2.72%, marking the highest level since June 11.

Traders are increasing their bets on a European Central Bank rate hike by September, with the market now fully pricing in a 25 basis point increase for that month.

The US dollar declined slightly as of 7:55 AM ET on the 13th, with the dollar index falling to 100.196 from the previous close of 100.963. The decline occurred as crude oil prices reduced gains amid possibilities of diplomatic solutions to the ongoing US-Iran military conflict. The Japanese yen

Market pricing shows the European Central Bank rate hike expectations have been revised higher, with a 25 basis point increase by September now fully priced in by markets.

According to Yonhapinfomax, on July 13, the U.S. Dollar Index fell to 100.196 as Iran's foreign ministry signaled openness to diplomatic solutions amid escalating military tensions with the United States. WTI crude oil futures, which had climbed to $75.08, retreated to the $73 range following Iran's

According to Guru Club, on July 13, WTI crude futures surged 4.76% to $74.806 per barrel, while Brent crude rose 4.81% to $79.668 per barrel. U.S. President Trump stated that the Strait of Hormuz remains open regardless of Iran's involvement and that the United States will pursue renewed

Gate News message, according to Lookonchain data, Bitcoin ETFs recorded a 1-day net inflow of 1,439 BTC (+$89.69M) and a 7-day net inflow of 2,763 BTC (+$172.17M) as of July 13. Ethereum ETFs showed a 1-day net inflow of 10,325 ETH (+$18.26M) and a 7-day net inflow of 46,862 ETH (+$66.15M). The

Spot gold declined intraday on July 13, falling below $4,020 per ounce with a loss of 2.50% for the day.

According to Jin10, on Monday (July 13), Switzerland and the United Kingdom reached an agreement on an updated free trade accord, concluding negotiations that began over three years ago. The pact builds on a 2023 financial services agreement and covers finance, technology, pharmaceuticals, and

According to SemiAnalysis, Meta's stock surged 14.8% this week as of July 10, marking the strongest single-week performance since February 2024, driven by a series of artificial intelligence breakthroughs. On July 9, Meta launched Muse Spark 1.1, its flagship AI model offering coding and reasoning c

According to BlockBeats citing Bit.com market data, the U.S. optical communications sector declined today (July 13). MRVL fell 7.01%, while AXTI recorded the steepest decline at 11.85%. Other notable drops included Nokia at 5.99%, LITE at 4.59%, and Corning at 3.76%.

According to Bloomberg ship-tracking data, the Bu Fintas LNG tanker, which completed loading at the Plaquemines LNG facility in early July, has changed its destination from Singapore to the Suez Canal. The vessel signaled the course change over the weekend after passing north of Haiti, with an