Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Zhitong FinanceApp, Changcheng Huajia (03991) announced it will distribute an interim dividend of HK$0.06 per share on December 18, 2026 for the six-month period ended June 30, 2026.

Ethereum (ETH) dropped to $2,500 following a 5% weekly decline, pressuring the $2,500–$2,560 support zone as a major corporate buyer approaches its accumulation target. At TOKEN2049 in Singapore on October 7, Bitmine chairman Tom Lee announced the firm needs to purchase approximately 100,000 more ET

According to Gate data, Brent crude (XBRUSD) broke through $108 per barrel, trading at $108.23, with a 24-hour gain of 2.7%.

On October 8, 2026, at the Hong Kong market close, large-model stocks had finished declining. According to Gate 股票 market data, MiniMax（HKG: 0100） closed at HK$207.20, down 13.74% on the day, with an intraday low of HK$207.00; 智谱（HKG: 2513） closed at HK$643.00, down 7.61%, with an intraday low of HK$630.50. Baidu (NASDAQ: BIDU) also closed down 2.01% at $85.30, while Meituan (3690.HK) closed at HK$69.400, down 1.07%. MiniMax share price, sou

According to Germany's Economy Ministry on October 8, the government raised its 2026 economic growth forecast to 1.3% from 0.5%, and upgraded its 2027 outlook to 1.1% from 0.9%. The upward revision reflects a smaller-than-expected economic impact from the Iran war. Germany's growth is expected to be

South Korean Financial Services Commission Chairman Lee Eok-won called Samsung Securities' restrictions on single-stock leveraged ETF sales 'very illegal' during a National Assembly Policy Committee audit on October 8. Lee criticized the brokerage's policy of banning private bankers from directly

According to the Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (Thai SEC) official announcement, the regulatory authority has issued guidelines to support the establishment of crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in Thailand. The framework aims to enhance investor protection and market integrity while

According to Bloomberg, Tencent is considering raising up to $5 billion through an offshore bond sale in early October 2026. The Shenzhen-based technology company plans to issue bonds in US dollars and offshore yuan, with proceeds designated for AI development and computing infrastructure

Germany's government expects inflation to rise to 2.7% in 2026, reaching 3.0% in 2027 before declining to 2.2% in 2028, according to official government forecasts.

According to the People's Bank of China on October 8, China operates a managed floating exchange rate regime based on market supply and demand, and has no intention of gaining trade advantages through currency devaluation. The PBOC stated it does not engage in competitive currency depreciation,

PepsiCo reported third-quarter earnings Thursday that exceeded analyst expectations. The beverage and snack giant lowered its full-year core earnings per share growth forecast to 2.5% to 3.5%, down from a previous projection of 5% to 7%, while raising its net revenue growth outlook to about 6%.

According to Glassnode, Bitcoin saw $4.9 billion in new capital inflows over the 30 days ending October 5, sourced from corporate treasury purchases, stablecoin expansion, and U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF flows. However, Bitcoin's realized value increased $12.8 billion in the same period—more than 2.5

PepsiCo reported third-quarter revenue of $25.27 billion, exceeding consensus expectations of $24.95 billion, and operating income of $4.26 billion versus forecast $4.19 billion on October 8. Core earnings per share came in at $2.34, above the consensus estimate of $2.29. The company also raised

According to China's central bank statement reported by Jin10 on October 8, global economic imbalances result from structural evolution in industrial division, inherent contradictions in the international monetary system, and savings-investment gaps across countries—not solely the responsibility

According to Zhitong Finance, on October 8, north-bound funds achieved net purchases of 64.77 billion Hong Kong dollars in Hong Kong stocks, with Shanghai-Shenzhen Connect (Shanghai leg) accounting for 38.36 billion HKD and Shenzhen leg for 26.41 billion HKD. Tencent (00700) was the largest net pur

According to the People's Bank of China, China's trade showed reduced sensitivity to exchange rate fluctuations as a structural shift accelerated, the central bank said today (October 8). High-tech product exports and imports grew at an average annual rate of 7.9% over the past five years,

According to the People's Bank of China (PBOC), China will report additional foreign exchange data to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) starting 2027, the central bank announced on October 8. The PBOC emphasized its commitment to enhancing exchange rate policy transparency, noting that

According to Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance announcement on October 8, Chairman Jung Mong-youn will transfer 5.114 million shares (6% stake) to his eldest son VP Jung Kyung-seon on November 9. Following the transfer, Jung Kyung-seon's shareholding will increase from 0.48% to approximately 6.48%,

According to China's central bank policy statement on October 8, long-term policy commitments are more effective in stabilizing market expectations. The People's Bank of China called on countries to formulate medium and long-term policy plans, make clear commitments, and implement them steadily to a

According to the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC), the Tengiz-Novorossiysk pipeline resumed operations on October 6, 2026, following an operational pause.