Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Morgan Stanley Wealth Management CIO Lisa Shalett, the U.S. Treasury's bond buyback policy may backfire and raise long-term borrowing costs, contrary to its intended effect. On August 24, Shalett said that market interventions "outside of crisis situations" tend to be short-term fixes t

According to Jin10 Futures, on August 25, crude oil futures fell back after earlier gains, cooling bullish sentiment in the fuel oil market. Refineries faced increased resistance pushing prices higher, though tight supply of certain fuel oil products provided some support for refiners to hold prices

According to Korea Economic Daily, on August 25, Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix shares dropped sharply in morning trading, with Samsung falling 4.09% to 247,000 Korean won and SK Hynix declining 5% to 1,568,000 Korean won as of 9:15 AM. The decline followed overnight weakness in U.S.

According to Jin10 Futures, South China LPG market gained on Aug 25 (yesterday), supported by strong international oil prices and supply tightness, though weak demand limited overall gains. International crude fell in early trading today, pressuring sentiment, but cost support and supply

According to Arkham data, BlackRock clients purchased $1.33 billion in bitcoin last week, marking the largest single-week buy volume since October 6, 2025, when bitcoin reached its all-time high. Since the July 1 low, BlackRock has accumulated net bitcoin purchases totaling $2.17 billion, with

According to Korea Exchange, Hanwha surged 23.26% on its first trading day following a spin-off on August 25, reaching 124,000 KRW at 9:32 a.m., compared to the previous close. Hanwha Machinery & Service Holdings opened at the daily limit

According to Guru Club, over the past three weeks, speculators net bought $222 billion in gold futures, marking the highest nominal amount in over a decade. Net long positions reached the 93rd percentile of the past two years. Gold prices rose nearly 6% in a single week following expanded

According to the UK Maritime Trade Operations Office, on August 25, a tanker near Oman was struck by unidentified projectiles, sustaining engine damage and losing power. All crew members remain safe. The

According to Jin10 Futures, on August 25, styrene markets are consolidating at elevated levels amid crude oil pullback and ongoing port destocking. Multiple producers, including Taixin and facilities in Fujian and Guangdong provinces, are restarting or ramping production, while Shandong facilities a

According to a Reuters survey, 18 of 35 economists predict South Korea's central bank will raise its benchmark rate to 3.00% on August 27, while the remaining 17 expect the rate to remain unchanged at 2.75%.

LG Household & Health Care disclosed a stock sale agreement to divest 100% of its US subsidiary The Avon Company to Stratford Worldwide for 8.4 billion won, seven years after acquiring the business for 145 billion won in April 2019. The company's US entity LG H&H USA announced the transaction the

International gold prices climbed to their highest level in over three months on the 24th (local time). Bitcoin surged more than 20% over the past week. The simultaneous rise in safe-haven and risk assets is attributed to the resurgence of 'debasement trade,' as investors hedge against potential

According to SoSoValue, XRP spot ETFs recorded $138.18 million in net inflows on August 24 (U.S. Eastern Time). Bitwise XRP ETF (XRP) led with $82.45 million in single-day inflows and has accumulated $551 million in historical net inflows. Franklin XRP ETF (XRPZ) followed with $40.07 million,

According to PANews and SoSoValue data, HYPE spot ETFs recorded $5.7356 million in net inflows on August 24. Bitwise Hyperliquid ETF (BHYP) led with $3.4879 million inflow yesterday, bringing its all-time net inflows to $116 million. 21Shares Hyperliquid ETF (THYP) added $2.2478 million,

According to ChainCatcher citing SoSoValue, XRP spot ETFs received $13.82M in net inflows on August 24 (US Eastern Time). Bitwise XRP ETF (XRP) led with $8.25M in daily inflows, bringing its total historical net inflows to $551M. Franklin XRP ETF (XRPZ) followed with $4.07M in daily inflows, with

According to Guru Club, New York gold futures broke through $4,750 per ounce on August 25, rising 1.12% intraday.

Samsung SDI stocks rose 7.74% to close at 515,000 won on the previous trading day, driven by expectations surrounding the company's Samsung Display (SDC) stake sale and General Motors (GM) joint venture acquisition in the United States. Daol Securities maintained its 'buy' rating and raised the

As of 8:30 Beijing time on August 25, spot platinum declined 0.45% while spot palladium fell 0.34%.

JP Morgan technical strategist Jason Hunter issued a note on August 24 (local time) recommending investors prepare to reduce stock exposure ahead of September, citing multiple technical warning signals appearing in US stocks including the S&P500. Hunter stated the recommendation is based on technica

According to Reuters, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is investigating AI hedge fund Situational Awareness over its trading and leveraged operations during July market turmoil. The SEC has issued subpoenas to Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, Citigroup, and Bank of America, requesting