Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to the Central Bank of Nigeria, on July 15, the apex bank released a new framework requiring licensed Bureau De Change (BDC) operators to submit real-time data on all foreign exchange purchases through a digital portal called the FX BDC Purchase Tracker (FXBT). The system will enable the C

Korean Stocks experienced significant volatility as the KOSPI index fell 463.81 points, or 6.37%, to close at 6,820.60, while the KOSDAQ dropped 37.59 points, or 4.53%, to 791.84. The decline was driven by weakness in semiconductor stocks, including a sharp drop in SK Hynix American Depositary

Luk Fook Holdings (HKEx: 00590) reported that for the first quarter ending March 31, overall retail value rose 32% year-on-year and retail revenue increased 43% year-on-year, with gold and platinum products' share of retail value climbing 6 percentage points to 82% due to a significant surge in

Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Limited (00590) reported that same-store sales rose 39% for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, with overall retail sales value increasing 32% and retail revenue up 43% year-over-year. The Hong Kong and Macau markets showed stronger performance, with same-store sales

According to Korean Economic Daily, on July 16, South Korean securities firms released sharply conflicting target prices for SK Hynix, with KB Securities rating the chipmaker a buy at 4.2 million won while BNK Investment Securities maintained a hold at 1.85 million won. The gap reflects opposing

According to a CNN investigation, U.S. President Trump purchased between $200,000 and $500,000 in Nvidia shares before promoting the company on Truth Social just days later. On April 15, 2025, Trump posted a message to his over 9 million followers promising that "all necessary permits" would be

According to Kpler data reported by CCTV News, only 13 commercial vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz today (July 16), with 8 departing the Persian Gulf and 5 entering it. This traffic volume represents approximately one-tenth of pre-war average daily throughput. Among the vessels entering the Pe

According to Nigeria's central bank governor, the country's net foreign exchange reserves have surged from approximately $30-40 billion in 2023 to over $400 billion.

Hong Kong stock index futures weakened as of late evening on July 16. July Hang Seng Index futures traded at 24,907 points, down 83 points or 0.33% with a discount of 102 points. The China H-Shares Index futures reported at 8,281 points, down 23 points or 0.28% with a discount of 37 points.

According to Bloomberg data cited by Hupzy, South Korean retail investors suffered an estimated $1.45 billion in losses from leveraged trading over the past month as of July 16. The losses triggered 460,000 forced liquidations and triggered margin calls on approximately 1.2 million leveraged

Christopher Hodge, Head Economist for the U.S. at Natixis, forecasts the Federal Reserve will hold interest rates throughout 2026 as inflation remains the central bank's primary focus under Chair Kevin Warsh. In an interview with Kitco News, Hodge stated the Fed faces uncertainty distinguishing

Wedbush on Thursday named Alphabet, Uber, Reddit, and Xometry its top internet stock picks across different market-cap categories, with analyst Ygal Arounian calling artificial intelligence the 'single most impactful swing factor' shaping the sector's outlook. The firm assigned Outperform ratings wi

NYMEX silver futures hit $56 per ounce intraday today, declining 3.63% during the session.

According to Christopher Hodge, Head Economist at Natixis, the Federal Reserve will hold interest rates steady throughout 2026 as it monitors how external price shocks from tariffs and energy costs bleed into core inflation. Hodge, who previously served as Principal Economist at the New York Fed, no

On Thursday, July 16, Wedbush named Alphabet (GOOGL), Uber (UBER), Reddit (RDDT), and Xometry (XMTR) its top internet stock picks across market-cap categories, with analyst Ygal Arounian citing artificial intelligence as the "single most impactful swing factor" for the sector. Alphabet received Wed

According to Goldman Sachs data, retail traders now account for approximately 30% of daily U.S. stock trading volume and have become the market's primary price setters and trend drivers, reshaping a market traditionally dominated by institutions. Retail stock trading in May 2026 reached 10%

Russia's central bank gold and foreign exchange reserves reached $72.24 billion as of the week ending July 10, up from $72.17 billion in the prior week.

According to Kitco NewsWire, spot gold rose 0.23% to $4,060.90 an ounce in late Wednesday U.S. trading, while spot silver fell 1.52% to $57.68. Softer U.S. consumer- and producer-price reports pressured Treasury yields and the dollar, supporting gold above the $4,000 level. However, renewed

COMEX gold futures fell below $4,000 per ounce today (July 16), declining 1.65% intraday.

Gold continues to consolidate above $4,000 an ounce despite renewed Middle East tensions pushing Brent crude prices back above $80 a barrel, according to Ole Hansen, Head of Commodity Strategy at Saxo Bank. Peace talks between the U.S. and Iran broke down, leading to resumed reciprocal military