Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

ChatGPT AI predicts Bitcoin will reach $95,000 by year-end 2026, with a bull range of $115,000 to $140,000 and a bear scenario of $45,000 to $55,000. The AI model analyzed Bitcoin trading near $63,500 and identified US spot Bitcoin ETFs holding approximately $81.2 billion in assets—including

According to The Block, Strategy reported a net loss of $8.2 billion in Q2 2026, with Bitcoin holdings increasing 11% to 846,000 BTC despite a 40% price decline compared to Q2 2025. The loss was primarily driven by unrealized losses on the company's Bitcoin positions. Strategy has paused Bitcoin

According to ChatGPT AI, Bitcoin is predicted to reach a probability-weighted price of $95,000 by end of 2026, rising from today's $63,479. The model lays out a bull case range of $115,000 to $140,000 if a sustained break above $80,000 materializes, supported by steady Bitcoin ETF inflows, easing mo

The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday 29th maintained its federal funds rate in the 3.5% to 3.75% range, marking the fifth consecutive hold this year, with a 115-word statement that was the shortest in nearly 20 years. The decision saw three dissenting votes favoring a 0.25% increase, contrasting with

On July 31, Japan's Nikkei 225 index opened up 0.15%, while South Korea's Seoul Composite index gained 1.1% at market open.

According to the Conference Board, U.S. consumer confidence fell to 90.8 in July, below the forecast of 92.4. The current situation index declined to 114.9 from June's revised 116.3, marking the third consecutive monthly decline. Additionally, the labor market differential index dropped to 3.1, the

Hang Seng Index night session futures closed at 26,021 points on July 31, up 117 points with a premium of 162 points; trading volume reached 13,842 contracts. China Index night futures settled at 8,690 points, trading at a 45-point premium to the previous day's closing

According to BlockBeats, on July 31, U.S. Q2 core PCE inflation cooled yesterday, triggering a sharp market rebound as rate-hike expectations fell. Microsoft's better-than-expected earnings, combined with the end of AI fund deleveraging pressure, sparked a tech and momentum stock rally. The S&P 500

According to Jin10 Futures, Malaysian crude palm oil futures are likely to open lower on Friday (July 31) as crude oil prices retreated from morning highs. The decline follows investor focus shifting toward Saudi Arabia's proposal for a maritime alliance to

According to Jin10, CBOT soybean oil futures fell sharply on Thursday with the benchmark contract closing 0.5% lower, tracking declines in international crude oil futures. U.S. Department of Agriculture weekly export sales data showed that as of the week ending July 23, 2026, net sales of U.S. soybe

According to Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, industrial output is expected to grow 1.2% month-over-month in July and 4.5% in August.

The Korean government announced the launch of a 20 trillion won strategic sovereign wealth fund on the 31st, with a target launch next year following a planned law amendment in August. The fund aims to provide patient capital for strategic industries to enhance the country's potential growth rate. T

Japan's retail sales declined to ¥13.019 trillion in June from ¥13.447 trillion in May, marking a month-on-month decrease of approximately 3.2%.

South Korea's government announced on July 31 plans to launch a 20 trillion won strategic sovereign fund beginning next year, according to the Economic Emergency and Cabinet Ministers Meeting. The fund will operate through a dedicated strategic investment account within the Korea Investment

Japan's retail sales dropped 4.1% month-over-month in June, falling short of the expected decline of 1.6% and reversing the previous month's growth of 1.9%.

Japan's industrial output surged 4.2% year-over-year in June, beating the 3.2% forecast and recovering from a 2.1% decline in May.

Japan's retail sales rose 0.5% year-over-year in June, falling well short of the 3.10% forecast. The prior month's figure was also revised downward to 5.00% from the initially reported 5.30%.

Japan's industrial production increased 1.3% month-over-month in June, according to the preliminary reading, exceeding the expected 1.0% and improving from 0.1% in the prior month.

According to Ed Daily, SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics surged 15% and 14% respectively in pre-market trading on July 31, following an overnight rally in U.S. semiconductor stocks. Micron Technology jumped 18.36% on the New York market, triggering broad gains across the chip