Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

The University of Michigan's preliminary consumer sentiment index for October came in at 47.3, surpassing the expected 45.5 and rising from the prior reading of 46.3. The index, a key gauge of U.S. consumer confidence, showed improvement

According to Odaily citing MSX.COM market data, major U.S. stock indices rose on October 9's market open: the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.15%, the S&P 500 rose 0.31%, and the Nasdaq rose 0.56%. The VIX volatility index fell 1.62%. AI-related stocks broadly advanced, with Synopsys

The University of Michigan's preliminary consumer sentiment index for October came in at 44.7, falling short of the 51 forecast and declining from 50.9 in September.

According to Bitcoin Treasuries, Donald Trump disclosed that he purchased additional Strategy stock worth between $1,001 and $15,000 in August when the share price had fallen to $97. The stock subsequently rallied

According to Lookonchain, U.S. Bitcoin spot ETFs saw net outflows of 3,412 BTC today (October 9), with 7-day net outflows of 6,747 BTC. Ethereum spot ETFs recorded net outflows of 38,576 ETH today, marking continued withdrawal pressure on both major asset ETFs.

According to Odaily and MSX.COM data, SpaceX (SPCX.O) surged 3.3% on October 9 after the company reached an agreement to acquire a nationwide low-frequency spectrum portfolio. In response, major U.S. carriers declined sharply: T-Mobile US (TMUS.O) fell 9.6%, AT&T (T.N) dropped 8.2%, and Verizon

Wall Street firms are pitching data centers as real estate investments through newly launched funds, with Blackstone leading the trend by creating the Blackstone Digital Infrastructure Trust, a REIT that began trading on the NYSE in May at $20 per share. The fund has declined roughly 16% since launc

According to Yonhap Infomax, USD/KRW traded at 1,341.00 won as of 8:38 p.m. on October 9, up 2.50 won from the previous close. The pair ended regular trading at 1,342.80 won, gaining 4.30 won. Amid thin trading due to a local market holiday, USD/KRW mostly tracked global dollar movements, with the r

According to reports, Blackstone's Digital Infrastructure Trust REIT and other Wall Street data center funds are facing mounting headwinds since their debuts earlier this year. The Blackstone REIT, which launched in May at $20 per share, closed Thursday under $17, down roughly 16%. A Gallup poll

According to Guru Club, Shanghai silver futures (AGX) rose 2% intraday on October 9, trading at 14,806 yuan per kilogram.

According to Guru Club, spot silver broke through $61 per ounce on October 9, gaining over 3% intraday.

The U.S. economy shows a widening divide between AI-related sectors and traditional industries through August. Construction spending data reveals AI infrastructure investment significantly outpacing non-AI sectors. The divergence stems from massive capital flows into AI data centers and related

The University of Michigan's consumer sentiment index preliminary reading and one-year inflation expectations preliminary reading are set to be released shortly on October 9. Both figures are closely watched indicators of consumer confidence and inflation expectations in the U.S.

According to Spain's natural gas system operator, the country imported 27,930 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of natural gas in September, a marginal increase from 27,564 GWh in the same period last year.

CleanSpark (CLSK) announced Friday it will discontinue monthly operational updates and transition to quarterly reporting, reflecting the Bitcoin miner's expanding focus on data center development. The company made the announcement alongside its September mining results and confirmed its

According to BlockBeats, on October 9, the U.S. 10-year Treasury term premium surged to 0.98%, marking the highest level since 2014, after rising approximately 40 basis points since mid-September. An alternative model showed the term premium reaching 1.08%, the highest since 2010. The premium

CleanSpark announced on Friday, October 9 that it will discontinue monthly operational updates and transition to quarterly reporting, reflecting the Bitcoin miner's expanding focus on data center development. The move follows the closing of $2.276 billion in senior secured notes carrying a 7.875% an

According to Slovakia's Economy Minister Denisa Saková, Slovakia is seeking U.S. sanctions exemption on Russian oil and gas imports through the end of 2027. Speaking on October 9, Saková stated that Washington has expressed "full understanding" of Slovakia's energy transition timeline and its