Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Cathie Wood's latest investor letter from ARK Invest on October 8, 2026, the CIO predicts that five converging innovation platforms—artificial intelligence, robotics, energy storage, blockchain, and multiomics—could push sustainable U.S. productivity growth to 5–6%, significantly

According to Bank of England monetary policy committee member Greene, preliminary indications suggest UK wage growth will be approximately 3.5% next year, raising his concerns.

CITIC Bank (00998) announced on October 8 that it will distribute an interim dividend of RMB 0.203 per share on December 22, 2026. The dividend covers the six-month period ending June 30, 2026.

According to a filing on October 8, Xu Hui Holdings Group (00884) reported contract sales of approximately RMB 6.99 billion for the first nine months of 2026, with a sales area of approximately 721,500 square meters and an average price of around RMB 11,400 per square meter. The company's

Tong Ren Tang Chinese Medicine (03613) recently received a product registration certificate from the Hong Kong Chinese Medicine Council for Zhiding Pill, permitting its sale in Hong Kong. The traditional Chinese medicine is indicated for qi supplementation and heart nourishment with spirit-calming a

State Street reported on October 8 that its Risk Appetite Index fell to -0.18 in September from 0.36 in August, marking the lowest level since the outbreak of the Iran war in March. The decline reflected institutional investors shifting capital toward bonds as bond yields rose amid concerns over

According to State Street, the global institutional investors' Risk Appetite Index fell to -0.18 in September from 0.36 in August, marking the lowest level since the March Iran conflict outbreak. The decline signals the end of a five-month risk-on trend among major asset managers. In response, inst

According to Yonhapinfomax, crude oil prices jumped on October 8 as the White House requested the Pentagon to prepare options for military strikes against Iranian targets ahead of the U.S. midterm elections. WTI crude oil futures rose 3.43% to $91.31 per barrel as of 4:27 p.m. Seoul time. The price

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