Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Morgan Stanley analyst Erik Woodring, Apple is expected to raise iPhone prices by approximately $200 in September 2026. The firm estimates this move could boost fiscal 2026 third-quarter earnings per

Hong Kong Hang Seng Index futures rose overnight on July 14. July HSI futures closed at 24,363 points, up 7 points or 0.03%, with a premium of 22 points and 3,118 contracts traded. The National Index futures stood at 8,104 points, down 1 point or 0.01%, with a premium of 1 point.

Strategy raised $467 million through a common stock sale last week and directed all proceeds toward cash reserves instead of purchasing Bitcoin, marking the third consecutive week without a Bitcoin acquisition. The company's cash reserve reached a record $3 billion, providing over 20 months of

According to Korea Economic TV, SpaceX raised $75 billion at a $1.75 trillion valuation on June 12, marking the world's largest initial public offering. The company's stock debuted on Nasdaq at $150, surging 19% on the first day. The funding round exceeded Saudi Aramco's 2019 IPO record by nearly th

According to Decrypt's Morning Minute newsletter, MicroStrategy raised $467 million through a common stock issuance and chose not to purchase Bitcoin, marking the third consecutive week without a BTC acquisition. The capital raise lifted the company's USD reserve to a record $3 billion, bringing

According to ADP, private employers added an average of 19,750 jobs per week through June 27, 2026, in its weekly employment report for the four-week period.

According to market sources, Warren Buffett plans to dispose of all his Berkshire Hathaway holdings within eight years, announced on July 14.

U.S. ADP employment change data for the week ending June 27 will be released in approximately 10 minutes.

Citigroup reported second-quarter revenue of $24.77 billion and earnings per share of $3.15. The bank exceeded expectations across key divisions, with net interest income of $17.13 billion versus an estimated $16.01 billion, and FICC (fixed income, currencies, and commodities) sales and trading reve

IBM stock fell approximately 21% in pre-market trading on Tuesday, dropping to around $226.80, after International Business Machines released preliminary second-quarter results that missed Wall Street expectations. The company reported adjusted earnings of $2.93 per share on revenue of $17.2

According to Shanghai Gold Exchange, on July 14 evening, gold T+D fell 0.97% to 879.6 yuan per gram, while silver T+D rose 0.78% to 14,170 yuan per kilogram.

According to a16z crypto, traditional financial institutions are selectively adopting blockchain technology to optimize existing operations rather than directly integrating with open DeFi protocols. JPMorgan uses permissioned blockchain to process deposit settlements, while BlackRock and Franklin

According to MarketWatch reporting on FINRA data, U.S. margin debt reached $1.4155 trillion in May, up 53.7% from the same period last year. The surge marks one of the fastest growth rates on record, with current levels placing in the top 10 percent of historical increases. Scott Opsal, chief

Goldman Sachs on July 14 reported second-quarter revenue of $20.34 billion, significantly exceeding analyst expectations of $16.12 billion, with earnings per share of $20.98 compared to the expected $14.38 and nearly doubling from $10.91 a year earlier. Net profit surged 78% year-over-year to $6.63

According to HSBC, analysts maintained a sell rating on IBM Corp today while raising the price target to $191 from $190.

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