Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to MSCI, the Nordic Countries Index fell 0.7% today to 385.34 points. Among individual stocks, Genmab A/S led declines with a 5.3% drop.

According to the legal filing, Zim Street denied having any incentive to delay India's Securities and Exchange Board (SEBI) investigation into alleged market manipulation, citing its need to protect global reputation. The company's attorney Darius Cambata stated that Zim Street has already

Phillip Swagel, director of the Congressional Budget Office, said the U.S. would need gross domestic product growth of 5% to 6% to stabilize the national debt through economic growth alone. Walter Bloomberg reported on October 8 that Swagel made the remarks while discussing the U.S. fiscal outlook a

On October 8, U.S. 8-week Treasury Bills settled at a yield of 3.98%, down 1 basis point from the previous auction result of 3.99%.

According to Jin10, Poland's central bank governor Adam Glapinski said on Thursday that if inflation risks escalate further, the central bank is prepared to implement its first rate hike in four years. Glapinski noted there are currently no signs that surging fuel prices are transmitting to

According to the World Meteorological Organization, tropical Pacific sea surface temperatures are forecast to reach record levels from October to December 2026, reflecting a strengthening El Niño phenomenon expected to peak in December. The organization's latest monthly climate bulletin warns that g

Germany's DAX 30 index fell 1.08% to close at 24,835.09 points today (October 8). Italian bank stocks extended losses with a 2.50% decline, while the broader Italian market fell 1.17%.

According to Odaily, Bitmine Chairman Tom Lee highlighted that the current crypto bull market cycle is being driven by real-world asset (RWA) tokenization and traditional finance assets moving on-chain, representing a significantly larger opportunity than previous cycles. Lee noted that global

Europe's Stoxx 600 index closed down 0.68% at 625.95 points today (October 8). The Eurozone Stoxx 50 index fell 0.69% to 6137.73 points, while the FTSE Eurofirst 300 index declined 0.65% to 2501.11 points.

According to Josh Young, CEO of Bison Interests, on October 8, global oil inventories are depleting rapidly with less than 10% of global stockpiles potentially usable. Young warns the market has almost no room for another supply shock and estimates WTI's fair value sits near $105 a barrel. He

According to the Federal Register, the U.S. issued a diesel-related executive order on October 8.

According to Guru Club, on Oct 8, London Metal Exchange (LME) three-month tin futures fell 5.27% to $51,420 per ton, while Shanghai tin futures main contract declined 5.25% to 387,260 yuan per ton.

According to Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree, the Iran-backed Houthi militants on October 8 successfully struck King Khalid Airport in Riyadh with ballistic missiles. The spokesman stated via X that the missiles hit their target, resulting in damage to the airport and suspension of flight

Following the U.S. nonfarm payroll release on October 3, Bitcoin rallied to $87,000, currently trading at $86,773, up over 3% on the day.

Goldman Sachs upgraded Palantir stocks to Buy from Neutral on Thursday, setting a $230 price target that implies 18% upside from Wednesday's close. Analyst Gabriela Borges cited expanding demand for sovereign AI, bespoke applications, and the company's verticalization strategy as drivers for the upg

According to Goldman Sachs analyst Gabriela Borges, the firm upgraded Palantir (PLTR) to 'Buy' from 'Neutral' on October 8, setting a $230 price target. The target implies 18% upside from the previous close and positions the stock within $8 of its record high set in October last year. Borges

Indonesian President Prabowo on October 8 launched 11 Chinese-funded downstream mining projects in Weda Bay Industrial Park, North Maluku. The projects carry total investment of approximately $10.2 billion and span power battery production, nickel-cobalt materials, electrolytic aluminum, new

According to a New York Federal Reserve report, tariffs imposed in 2025 and early 2026 drove inflation in 67 sampled consumer goods categories up 2.9 percentage points as of February. Without tariffs, prices in these categories would have declined. The report indicates approximately two-thirds of th

According to Guru Club, on October 8, WTI crude oil futures rose 5.46% to $93.102 per barrel, while Brent crude oil futures gained 5.52% to $105.729 per barrel, as international oil prices remained elevated.