Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Guru Club, two workers died in an avalanche at Codelco's El Teniente copper mine on Sunday (October 12). The two deceased were subcontractors conducting inspections in the open-pit area when the incident occurred. One additional worker was rescued and transported to medical care. The op

According to Zhenxin Futures research, over the weekend of October 12, Houthi militants struck Saudi Aramco's energy facilities for the first time and announced that all Saudi airports have been designated as combat zones. The airports in Riyadh and Dammam came under attack, marking an escalation in

According to CFETS-NEX, on October 12 as of 08:45, China's interbank fund sentiment index rose to 47, up 2 points from yesterday's 14:30 close. Large banks, mid-sized banks, and non-bank institutions reported sentiment indices of 44, 47, and 49 respectively, each rising 2 points. The index ranges fr

Strategy (NASDAQ: MSTR) Chairman Michael Saylor posted a message on X on October 11 (US local time) that markets are interpreting as a signal for additional Bitcoin purchases. Saylor shared a chart marking his company's Bitcoin purchase history with orange circles, accompanied by the text 'There's a

KOSPI declined 1% in early trading on October 12, falling to 6,559.85 as of 9:25 AM following a three-day holiday that included Hangeul Day. The index opened down 0.72% at 6,578.17, marking its fourth consecutive day of decline since the 6th. Foreign investors drove the selloff with net sales of 191

Hyundai WIA is forecast to achieve Q3 operating profit growth of 1.35% despite challenges from automaker strikes and Russian operations suspension, driven by Kia's sales performance and increased hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) engine production. The automotive parts manufacturer's Q3 operating profit

According to Yonhapinfomax, MicroStrategy Chairman Michael Saylor posted on X yesterday (October 11) signaling additional Bitcoin purchases. In his post, Saylor shared a chart marking his Bitcoin acquisition history with orange circles and wrote, 'There's always room for more orange.' The market is

According to Yonhapinfomax, Hyundai Wia reported third quarter operating profit forecast of 52.5 billion won, up 1.35% year-over-year, with sales projected at 2.1 trillion won, down 1.07% despite Hyundai Motor's labor strike and Russia operations halt. Kia secured a wage agreement without labor

According to Alternative.me, the Crypto Fear and Greed Index rose to 69 today (October 12), up from 61 yesterday, indicating market greed.

According to Morgan Stanley, global AI-related debt issuance dropped to $23 billion in September, falling more than 50% from August levels and marking the steepest decline since a record $113 billion peak in June. The sharp pullback follows a wave of large debt offerings earlier this year, when

According to CITIC Securities, Hong Kong stocks have fundamentally bottomed out and begun recovering in October 2026, with earnings growth accelerating and valuations becoming increasingly attractive. The Hang Seng Index trades at 10.0x dynamic P/E, near its 29th percentile, while the Hang Seng

According to the China Foreign Exchange Trade System (CFETS), the Chinese yuan exchange rate index rose 0.41 points to 103.61 on October 9.

According to Saudi Press Agency, on October 12, Saudi Arabia's energy minister signed memorandums of understanding with Kuwait, Qatar, and Egypt to strengthen energy cooperation. The agreement with Qatar establishes a framework for collaboration in oil, gas, and petrochemicals, including exploring o

Spot platinum rose 0.65% and palladium gained 0.61% in early trading, according to market data as of 8:30 AM Beijing time on October 12.

According to Gate, Germany's DAX 40 rose above 25,200 points to 25,210.40, up 0.2% from the previous trading session close.

South Korea's Kospi fell more than 1% in early trading as of 9:19 a.m. on October 12, weighed down by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The decline followed an attack by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi militants on Saudi Arabia during the Hangeul Day holiday, which heightened

According to Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing, on October 9, shareholders of Forest Hao Group (stock code: 08285) deposited 420 million shares with New Wealth Securities, with deposit value totaling HK$44.52 million, representing 75% of holdings. The company's shares have been suspended from

US stocks have outperformed European equities this year, but the gap disappears when excluding AI-related stocks, according to analysis from BNP Paribas. The S&P 500 rose approximately 13.5% this year, adding about $9 trillion in market capitalization, driven by technology and AI stock gains.

According to Citic Securities, oil tanker leaders' valuations and profits are expected to reach all-time highs in the fourth quarter of 2026. VLCC (very large crude carriers) freight rates are rising due to increased cargo volumes from Hormuz Strait and limited available vessel capacity,

Spot silver gained 1.00% intraday on October 12, trading at $61.43 per ounce as of the latest market session.