Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to U.S. President Trump, Iran's Oil Minister resigned today. Trump quoted the minister as saying: "We (Iran) have no economy, no oil, we have nothing."

On Tuesday (Oct 6), U.S. Treasury yields declined across the curve. The 10-year yield fell 3.80 basis points to 5.2666%, recovering from an intraday high of 5.3472% on Oct 5. The 2-year yield dropped 2.51 basis points to 4.7871%, while the 30-year yield fell 2.19 basis points to 5.6402%.

The KOSDAQ index recovered above the 900 level on the 6th, closing at 919.92, up 2.98% from the previous trading day — the first time the closing price exceeded 900 since July 1st. The rally was driven by gains in semiconductor equipment stocks, along with rebounds in battery and bio sectors. Over t

The KOSDAQ index recovered above 900 today (October 6), closing at 919.92, up 2.98% from the previous trading day—the first time it has surpassed the 900 mark since July 1. The rally was driven by gains in semiconductor supply chain stocks, secondary battery stocks, and biotech

According to Bloomberg commodity data, on October 6, Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) corn futures surged 2.26% to $5.0850 per bushel, while soybean meal futures jumped 2.39%. The Bloomberg Grain Sub-Index climbed 1.90% to 33.6875, extending gains since 14:00 Beijing time. Markets also saw strength in

Spot gold gained 1.0% intraday, trading at $4,182.87 per ounce on October 6.

BitGo released its Digital Asset Report highlighting Bitcoin's performance as it trades near $86,000. The report addresses the impact of 10-year Treasury yields reaching their highest levels since 2002 and examines regulatory advancements by the SEC and CFTC that are shaping the cryptocurrency

Google agreed to purchase electricity from Constellation Energy on Tuesday through two contracts totaling approximately 3,590 megawatts of power capacity. The agreements include a 20-year power-purchase arrangement funding over $4.3 billion in upgrades at 11 Constellation nuclear reactors across

According to Stocktwits, on Tuesday, Google agreed to purchase approximately 3,590 megawatts of electricity from Constellation Energy (CEG), the largest U.S. nuclear operator, through two long-term contracts. The first is a 20-year power-purchase agreement covering 890 megawatts of upgrades

WTI November crude oil futures closed at $89.44 per barrel today (October 6). NYMEX November natural gas futures settled at $3.1140 per million British thermal units, while November gasoline futures closed at $3.2732 per gallon and November heating oil at $4.5694 per gallon. Abu Dhabi Murban crude

Elon Musk shared a report on 6일 suggesting TSMC is exploring collaboration on the Terafab semiconductor project, causing Intel stocks to decline sharply. Musk posted on X that discussions are underway, stating 'just discussion stage, but something could come out,' raising the possibility TSMC may

According to MarketWatch, on October 6, Elon Musk shared a report on X indicating that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is exploring collaboration with his Terafab project, describing the discussion as preliminary but noting "something could come of it." Intel shares fell 2.65% the

UBS CEO Sergio Ermotti stated on 6일 that painful measures will be necessary to resolve France's escalating debt crisis. In an interview with CNBC, Ermotti emphasized that 'hard measures' are required, warning that gradual and minor

According to CNBC on October 6, UBS CEO Sergio Ermotti warned that France's debt crisis cannot be resolved through gradual reforms and requires 'hard measures.' Ermotti noted that France's borrowing costs have risen above those of Greece and Italy, with the 10-year government bond yield surging

According to a research report released Tuesday, Man Group questions the consensus that high inflation is detrimental to U.S. Treasury bonds. The study found that inflation itself is not inherently harmful; rather, rapid price acceleration is the primary driver of bond losses. When inflation

Nike spent approximately $12.1 billion buying back 124.4 million shares at an average price of $97.57 apiece since June 2022, but those shares would be worth about $4.2 billion at the stock's opening price today of $33.70, creating a $7.9 billion opportunity cost. The company initiated its share

DeFi Development Corp disclosed in an October 5 filing that its Solana treasury has reached approximately 2.564 million SOL and SOL equivalents, valued at about $302 million, after adding roughly 26,203 SOL since September 28. The Nasdaq-listed company reported preliminary estimates showing net

According to Nike's 10-K filing reviewed by Protos, the sportswear company spent $12.1 billion repurchasing its own stock since June 2022, but those shares are now worth approximately $4.2 billion as of today (October 6, 2026), resulting in a $7.9 billion opportunity cost. Nike paid an average of $9

According to Jin10 Data, an oil tanker caught fire in the Black Sea off the coast of Sochi on October 6, according to Dmitry Plishkin, head of Sochi's federal administration. To ensure public safety, local beaches have been temporarily closed. Authorities are monitoring water and air conditions in t

According to Financial Times, Exxon Mobil is seeking to advance oil and gas projects offshore Trinidad and Tobago by mid-2027. The company's vice president of global exploration stated the firm will decide where to drill its first well in the region before mid-2027.