Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

Global AI-related debt issuance fell from $113 billion in June to $23 billion in September, according to Morgan Stanley data reported by Financial Times. The decline coincided with Oracle's approximately $18 billion in Project Jupiter data center loans trading at 89–91 cents on the dollar in Septemb

According to Jin10, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy announced on October 12 that a second supertanker struck a mine in the Strait of Hormuz this evening. The vessel carrying crude oil experienced an explosion and fire in its engine room after triggering the mine in the southern

According to Financial Times citing Morgan Stanley data, global AI-related debt issuance fell to $23 billion in September, down nearly 80% from $113 billion in June. U.S. investment-grade AI-related bond issuance halted entirely in September after major tech companies borrowed approximately $306 bil

President Trump announced on October 9 that Russia would immediately supply over 300,000 tons of diesel to the United States, with additional shipments of 500,000 tons in November and 1 million tons thereafter, according to The Hill. Tim Armitage of Quilter Cheviot told the BBC on October 9 that the

Economists forecast U.S. headline inflation will reach 3.7% in September, up from August's 3.4% annual rate, according to projections ahead of the October 14 Consumer Price Index report. The anticipated increase is largely attributed to higher energy costs, with Brent crude remaining above $100

According to the US Treasury, OFAC issued General License 135 on October 9, authorizing Russian diesel imports through April 7, 2027. The same day, President Trump announced Russia would supply over 300,000 tons immediately, then 500,000 tons in November and 1 million tons after. On October 10, Russ

Economists forecast that U.S. headline CPI will reach 3.7% in September, with the report due October 14, up from August's 3.4%, as energy costs drive inflation higher. Core inflation, excluding food and energy, is projected at 2.5%. The Federal Reserve will decide on interest rates October 28, with

According to the International Monetary Fund's latest Global Financial Stability Report, more than 50% of tokenized equity trading occurs outside regular U.S. market hours, with about 80% of trades involving less than one full share, indicating strong retail demand for fractional ownership. The

Strategy chair Michael Saylor teased further Bitcoin purchases on Sunday with a post stating 'There's always room for more orange,' following the company's acquisition of 334 Bitcoin for $28.7 million between Sept. 28 and Oct. 4, bringing total holdings to 848,000 BTC. The purchases occurred

According to SEC filings, MicroStrategy purchased 334 Bitcoin for $28.7 million between September 28 and October 4, bringing its total holdings to exactly 848,000 BTC. The purchase was disclosed in an October 5 8-K form filing. CEO Michael Saylor hinted at additional Bitcoin acquisitions in a post o

The CFTC issued two measures on Friday: a proposed rule expanding the definition of "swap" to include event contracts tied to sports, politics, cultural events and weather, and an interim final rule excluding casino-style gambling products such as sportsbooks and casino games. Chairman Michael

At a technology forum in Turin on October 9, Revolut CEO Nik Storonsky revealed that the fintech is developing proprietary AI models using data from 30–40 million daily transactions. Speaking to Bloomberg TV, Storonsky outlined plans to build a global technology company capable of competing with

Gulf stocks declined following missile attacks on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport over the weekend. Saudi Arabia's Tadawul All Share Index closed 0.2% lower, while Qatar's benchmark dropped 1.5% to its lowest level since May 2020. Saturday's attack killed 12 people and injured more

President Donald Trump announced an immediate energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine on Sunday, October 11, but Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Kyiv had not agreed to any such deal. The announcement aimed to ease pressure on global fuel markets, where diesel prices have

On October 11, President Trump announced an immediate energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine on Truth Social, declaring both nations had agreed to stop attacking each other's energy infrastructure. However, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told Axios that Kyiv had not been informed of

According to Reuters, Saudi Arabia's Tadawul All Share Index closed 0.2% lower on Saturday following a missile attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh that killed 12 people and injured more than 300. Qatar's benchmark fell 1.5% to its lowest level since May 2020, while Egypt's EGX30 in

According to Bank of America Chief Equity Strategist Michael Hartnett, U.S. stocks could face a correction exceeding 10% if Democrats sweep both chambers of Congress in next month's midterm elections. Hartnett cited prediction market data showing Democrats' probability of gaining control of both

Ethereum (ETH) traded around $2,500 on October 11, recovering from a volatile week that saw a broader crypto selloff push Bitcoin toward $81,000 and Solana close to $110. The recovery follows continued pressure across major digital assets. Market commentator Petar Jovanović identified the $2,550–$2,