Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

ADNOC, the UAE National Oil Company, set the official price for November Murban crude oil at a premium of $11 per barrel against the Dubai benchmark price.

According to an announcement, China Biologic Products (1177.HK) subsidiary Sino Biopharma recently completed full recruitment for the Phase III pivotal trial (PACER-III) of TQC3721 inhalation suspension, a dual PDE3/4 inhibitor developed for maintenance treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary

According to external media, Saudi Arabia is negotiating with customers to include oil shipment options outside the Strait of Hormuz in 2027 long-term supply contracts, formalizing temporary transport arrangements adopted during regional tensions. The talks must be finalized by year-end. If

Hengrui Pharma (01276) announced recently that the European Medicines Agency (EMA) formally accepted and confirmed receipt of the company's marketing authorization application for Fluzoparib capsule, marking the company's second in-house developed innovative drug submitted for European Union

According to Zhitong Finance, Hang Seng Index October futures opened at 23,755 points on Oct 8 and fell to 23,752 points as of 5:12 PM Beijing time, down 28 points or 0.118% with a 34-point discount to

According to a report by Bank of America Securities on October 6, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq resisted a spike in bond yields, yet market breadth remained at historic lows. The Nasdaq gained approximately 6% over the past month while 10-year Treasury yields rose about 50 basis points. Tech stocks

According to Yonhap Infomax, on October 8, China's Shanghai Composite Index fell 0.79% to 3,811.90 points, while the Shenzhen Composite Index declined 1.63% to 2,365.35 points, as markets reopened following the National Day holiday. Consumer spending during the holiday period fell short of

According to Guru Club, Saudi Arabia is reportedly in talks to formalize transit operations through the Strait of Hormuz on October 8.

According to Mizuho Bank analyst Evelyn Gomez-Licht on October 8, Bank of England officials including Governor Andrew Bailey, MPC members Hugh Pill, Megan Greene, and Clare Lombardelli are scheduled to speak on Thursday across various forums. Investors are watching for clues on a potential

According to WKK INTL's announcement, Taiwan Harbor Construction reported consolidated revenue of NT$1.22 billion for the first nine months of 2026, down 22.65% year-over-year. In September alone, the company recorded monthly revenue of NT$83.74 million, a 28.17% decline compared to the same month l

According to Danske Bank strategists, on October 8, the U.S. dollar maintained overall strength against major currencies, supported by elevated Treasury yields and market expectations of sustained hawkish monetary policy from the Federal Reserve. The bank's strategists forecast that 10-year and 30-y

According to Yonhap Infomax, on October 8, South Korea's FX swap points for 1-year maturity closed at -13.20 won, up 0.20 won from opening, as trading remained thin ahead of holidays. The 6-month maturity held steady at -6.00 won, while the 3-month maturity rose 0.05 won to -2.60 won. The 1-month ma

According to Iraq's State Organization for Marketing of Oil (SOMO), Iraq set the official selling price of Basra Light crude for November exports to North and South America at a premium of $3.10 per barrel to Argus Sour

According to Iraq's State Organization for Marketing of Oil (SOMO), the country will set its official selling price for Basra Light crude exports to Europe in November at a discount of $3.85 per barrel relative to Brent crude

According to Iraq's State Organization for Marketing of Oil (SOMO), the country will set the official selling price for Basra Medium crude exported to Asia in November at $2.80 per barrel below the Oman/Dubai benchmark

According to an official announcement, China Galaxy (06881) will pay an interim dividend of HK$0.15 per share (1.5 yuan per 10 shares) for the six months ended June 30, 2026, on December 18, 2026.

According to Zhitong Finance, Bank of China Aviation Leasing (02588) delivered 7 aircraft in the third quarter ended September 30, 2026, as part of 54 transactions executed during the period. The carrier also

According to Societe Generale analyst Kunal Kundu, India's September 2026 CPI inflation is expected to surge to 5.6% from 4.8% in August, driven by rising food prices and energy costs. Core CPI is projected to approach 4.5%, indicating strengthening underlying inflationary pressures. Kundu

MediaTek's September sales reached 554.0 billion New Taiwan dollars, representing a 1.97% year-over-year increase, according to the chipmaker's latest disclosure.

The Russell 2000 index fell to 2,793.2 on Wednesday (Oct 7), down 9% from its peak two months ago and just one trading day away from entering correction territory, according to market data. Rising long-term bond yields are the primary driver of small-cap weakness, with the index sensitive to rate in