Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

Goldman Sachs reported second-quarter 2026 earnings per share of $20.98, significantly exceeding analyst estimates of $14.48, according to results announced on July 14. The investment bank's revenue reached $20.34 billion for the April-June period, surpassing the $16.13 billion consensus forecast co

According to Herald Economy, South Korea's KOSPI index plummeted as Middle East tensions around the Strait of Hormuz resurfaced, reversing approximately 50% of gains accumulated since April and declining nearly 30% from last month's peak. The selloff in semiconductor stocks, combined with surging

According to Bank of America's official statement, the bank's equity trading revenue surged 70% to $3.6 billion in Q2, exceeding analyst expectations. Fixed income trading revenue also rose 9% to $3.5 billion, above consensus estimates. The sales and trading division posted first-half record

According to a Hong Kong Stock Exchange announcement today (July 14), Zhipu (02513.HK) changed its English name from Knowledge Atlas Technology Joint Stock Company Limited to Z.AI Co., Ltd. The company's Chinese name, Beijing Zhipu Huazhang Technology Co., Ltd., remains

JPMorgan Chase reported net income of $21.2 billion for the second quarter, exceeding expectations, yet JPM stock slipped approximately 2% in pre-market trading on Tuesday. The largest US bank's results were driven by a 30% increase in investment banking fees and strong trading performance, with

According to Jin10 on July 14, China Air (Air China) expects to post a net loss of approximately RMB 2.1 to 2.6 billion for the first half of 2026. Excluding non-recurring gains and losses, the company anticipates a net loss of RMB 2.3 to 3.1 billion for the same

Bitcoin (BTC) traders are monitoring the July 14 US inflation report as markets price in 2.6 Federal Reserve rate hikes over coming quarters, according to crypto trading firm BIT. The inflation data arrives as Bitcoin has stabilized near $63,000 after recent volatility, leaving macroeconomic

According to BIT, on July 14, Bitcoin traders are closely monitoring the US inflation report, as markets are pricing in 2.6 Federal Reserve rate hikes over the coming quarters. The cryptocurrency, currently trading near $63,000, has steadied after recent volatility, leaving macroeconomic signals in

IBM reported Q2 adjusted earnings per share of $2.93 and revenue of $17.2 billion on July 14, both falling short of analyst expectations of $3.01 EPS and $17.86 billion revenue. The stock tumbled 19.37% in pre-market trading, closing below $234 per share. Chief Executive Arvind Krishna attributed t

According to market reports, Ukrainian drones struck Russia's Salavat petrochemical facility on July 14.

According to Jin10, Goldman Sachs reported fixed income, currencies and commodities (FICC) revenue of $4.59 billion in the second quarter, up 32% year-over-year. The earnings drove the stock higher, with GS rising over 2% in pre-market

According to BlockBeats, citing BIT data, IBM stock fell over 12% in premarket trading on July 14 after reporting Q2 preliminary revenue of $17.2 billion, below the expected $17.86 billion.

According to Samsung Electronics official statement on July 14, the company denied plans to pursue American Depositary Receipts (ADR) listing, rejecting recent Bloomberg reports suggesting it might follow SK Hynix's lead in listing ADR on the Nasdaq

According to Maeil Business Newspaper, South Korea's large-cap KOSPI index plunged 25.79% over the past three weeks through July 14, with major semiconductor stocks suffering steep declines. Samsung Electronics fell 25.6%, SK Hynix dropped 34.46%, and Samsung Electro-Mechanics plummeted 43.45%.

Morgan Stanley raised its capital expenditure forecast for five major cloud providers—Meta, Amazon, Microsoft, Alphabet, and SpaceX—on July 14, projecting combined capex of approximately $1.2 trillion in 2027 and $1.4 trillion in 2028, an increase of 9% and 10% respectively. The research firm

According to sources familiar with the matter, Nigeria approved production-linked tax credits for Shell's Bangsa Southwest Aparo deepwater oil project on July 14. The incentive allows Shell and its partners to receive $11.50 in tax credits per barrel of crude oil produced—more than double the

JPMorgan Chase shares declined 2.3% in pre-market trading on July 14. The bank raised its full-year adjusted expense guidance to approximately $107.5 billion from prior expectations of around $105 billion.