Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

On July 15 evening, Shanghai Gold Exchange gold T+D rose 0.04% to 877.6 yuan per gram, while silver T+D climbed 0.79% to 14,172.0 yuan per kilogram.

According to Munhwa Ilbo, a South Korean investor posted a farewell message on the online community epfmkorea yesterday (June 16), disclosing how margin trading (called "misugeo-raeq" locally) led to devastating losses. The investor, who had achieved 1.5 billion KRW in accumulated savings by May, at

According to Huawen Futures, fuel oil surged over 5% today (July 15) as Middle East geopolitical tensions escalated and the Strait of Hormuz faced transit disruptions again. The research note cited three drivers: rising crude oil costs, restricted imports, and strong seasonal demand for power

Nvidia Corp. CEO Jensen Huang on Wednesday denied reports that the company's next-generation data center platform, Vera Rubin, has been delayed due to production issues. According to a Bloomberg report, Huang told reporters in Tokyo that Vera Rubin is in production and on track for customer

According to Bloomberg, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang denied on Wednesday that the company's next-generation data center platform Vera Rubin has been delayed due to production issues. Huang told reporters in Tokyo that Vera Rubin is already in production and on track for delivery. "Vera Rubin is already i

According to reports from major international investment banks, single-stock leveraged exchange-traded funds (ETFs) linked to Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix were identified as a key driver of South Korea's recent market volatility. On July 13, the KOSPI index fell 9%, with Samsung Electronics

Recently, discussions on South Korean online communities have intensified around leverage investment risks, prompted by a retail investor's account of substantial losses from leveraged trades. The post, describing abandonment of market participation, has gained traction amid renewed regulatory

According to a Bank of America global fund manager survey released on July 15, net 24% of respondents are bullish on U.S. stocks to outperform other regions, marking the highest bullish sentiment since December 2024. This represents the third-highest allocation weight to U.S. equities in the past

According to Jin10, Hassett, director of the White House National Economic Council, said data shows the Federal Reserve has no reason to raise interest rates.

Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup and Bank of America reported strong second-quarter revenue from underwriting fees collected for helping corporations bring stock and bond sales to market. The results boosted overall earnings and sent shares of Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase to record

Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup, and Bank of America posted record second-quarter revenues from underwriting in Q2 2026, with Goldman and JPMorgan shares reaching all-time highs. Goldman's investment banking backlog reached its highest level in five years and second-highest on record.

Morgan Stanley reported second-quarter net revenue of $21.35 billion yesterday (July 15), exceeding the consensus estimate of $19.58 billion. The bank delivered earnings per share of $3.46 for the period. Wealth Management net revenue reached $8.86 billion, surpassing expectations of $8.68 billion.

According to Jin10, Iran's government spokesman stated that Iran will not allow the United States to interfere in the management of the Hormuz Strait. The spokesman warned countries in the Persian Gulf region that cooperation with Washington is equivalent to declaring war against Iran.

Gate News: According to Gate’s official announcement, Gate has launched pre-market trading for the CXMT/USDT perpetual contract, supporting 1x–10x leverage for both long and short positions, with settlement in USDT. ChangXin Memory Technologies (SSE ticker: 688825) primarily focuses on semiconductor DRAM memory chips. The contract is denominated in USD and reflects the market-implied valuation of one A-share of ChangXin Memory Technologies, Inc.

Nearly one in four active UK retail investors changed their portfolio allocation because of domestic political uncertainty, according to IG's biannual Client Sentiment Study conducted between 9 and 23 June among approximately 1,800 active clients. The survey found that 23% of respondents

According to IG's biannual Client Sentiment Study, 23% of active UK retail investors changed their portfolio allocation in June because of political uncertainty, with 42% of that group shifting funds to international markets. The survey, conducted among approximately 1,800 active IG clients

According to PANews, Warren Buffett stated on July 15 that not investing in Google earlier was a mistake, and the company is now more likely to be a winner.

According to Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing disclosure on July 15, Alibaba reduced its holding in Huitongda Network from 16.56% to 0%, fully exiting its stake in the company.