Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Fed official Musolyem, rates should be raised in the next 6-9 months.

Elon Musk's net worth stood at $1.028 trillion on 8 October 2026 according to Forbes's real-time tracking page, down $23.2 billion or 2.21% since 5 p.m. ET the prior trading day. The figure reflects holdings in SpaceX and Tesla marked at Wednesday 7 October 2026 closes: SpaceX at $167.60 and Tesla a

According to Forbes's real-time page on October 8, Elon Musk's net worth reached $1.028 trillion, down $23.2 billion or 2.21% since the prior trading day, ranking him as the world's richest person. However, the vast majority of his fortune is tied up in SpaceX stock that remains inaccessible for

According to Cboe LiveVol and SpotGamma data, options traders on the iShares 20+ Year Treasury ETF (TLT-US) significantly increased bullish bets this week as long-dated U.S. bond yields approached potential peaks. TLT option volume spiked 50% above the 30-day average on Wednesday, with traders

According to the U.S. NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration), as of October 8, approximately 62.89% of oil production and 57.35% of natural gas production in the Gulf of Mexico have been shut

According to the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), four dynamic positioning drilling rigs have been evacuated from the storm path among a fleet of 17 such platforms as a precautionary measure.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEMRE), personnel have been evacuated from 5 non-dynamically positioned drilling rigs in the Gulf of Mexico, representing 45.45% of the 11 such rigs currently operating in the

According to the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEMRE), as of October 9, 12:00 AM Beijing time (11:00 AM Central Daylight Time), 121 production platforms in the Gulf of Mexico have been evacuated, representing 32.61% of the 371 manned production platforms.

According to ChainCatcher, U.S. 30-year Treasury yields reached their highest level since August 2000 in recent auction activity, marking a 26-year milestone.

After U.S. Non-Farm Payroll data release on October 8, Bitcoin surged to a peak of $87,000 before retreating to $86,773. The cryptocurrency posted daily gains exceeding 3% following the economic report.

On October 8, Federal Reserve overnight reverse repurchase agreement usage fell to $335 million with two counterparties, down sharply from $2.338 billion on the previous trading day.

Microsoft's gaming division XBOX announced on Thursday the creation of XP, a new entertainment unit for movies, TV, merchandise, and live experiences. XBOX Chief Strategy Officer Matthew Ball stated the company aims to become the 'number one entertainment company in the world' by reaching

From 16:45 to 17:00 on October 8, 2026 (UTC), BTC fell 0.41% over the 15-minute period, with a price range of 80,906.3 to 81,371.4 USDT and an amplitude of 0.57%. At the time of analysis, BTC was trading at $81,318.4, down 2.56% over 24 hours, with an intraday low of $80,805. Market attention increased significantly as volatility intensified. The main driver of this move was the sharp escalation of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The U.S. Pentagon ordered U.S. Central Command to comple

The US Treasury Department sanctioned 17 vessels involved in transporting Iranian crude oil, petroleum products and petrochemicals on Oct. 8. Iran halted both the loading and unloading of crude cargoes on its tankers in response to the US maritime blockade and sanctions, according to a US Treasury o

According to TotalEnergies CEO, the Satorp refinery in Saudi Arabia has completed repairs. Satorp is a joint venture between TotalEnergies and Saudi Aramco.

According to the U.S. Department of Treasury, Iran has halted oil loading and unloading operations at its ports due to American blockade and sanctions as of October 2026. The U.S. is simultaneously targeting the remnants of Iran's shadow fleet. The U.S. estimates approximately 20 million barrels of

Oil prices found support from renewed supply concerns as Storm Isaias shut down Gulf of Mexico production and Strait of Hormuz tensions kept markets alert. Approximately 511,000 barrels per day of offshore crude output, representing 25.08% of production in the Gulf of Mexico, was shut down as

According to the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the United States imposed sanctions today on 17 vessels engaged in transporting Iranian crude oil, petroleum products, and petrochemical goods.