Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Guru Club, Brent crude oil fell below $100 per barrel on September 12, declining more than 2.9% intraday.

According to Guru Club, copper futures fell over 1% intraday on Sept 12, trading at $6.5157 per pound.

On September 12, U.S. stocks rallied Friday as the August CPI data confirmed market expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike next week. The S&P 500 rose 0.9%, the Dow gained 1%, and the Nasdaq climbed 1%. The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield closed at 4.974%, approaching the 5% threshold and up

The Federal Reserve is expected to implement a series of interest rate hikes, according to a Wall Street Journal report. Market participants anticipate a rate increase at the upcoming meeting, with projections for at least three more hikes by June and multiple increases by mid-2026. The

European natural gas prices experienced significant weekly gains as of September 11, with the Dutch TTF futures contract reaching approximately €79.73/MWh. The increase was driven by escalating conflict in the Middle East, which fueled market concerns about prolonged supply disruptions. This

According to Financial Times, Leopold Aschenbrenner's hedge fund Situational Awareness deployed hundreds of millions of dollars in options on AI and semiconductor stocks in recent days, including AMD, SK Hynix, CoreWeave, Bloom Energy, Intel, and SanDisk. Data from Nomura strategist Charlie

According to Token Terminal, tokenized ETF and equity deposits into DeFi protocols surged approximately 19 times to $67.6 million as of August 11, 2026. Solana leads with $68.2 million in tokenized equity and ETF deposits, more than four times larger than Ethereum's $15.5 million. BNB Chain

European natural gas prices surged to their biggest weekly gain since July on September 11, driven by escalating Middle East conflict fueling concerns over supply disruptions. The Dutch TTF futures contract, the benchmark for European gas markets, reached approximately €79.73/MWh, reflecting

According to CITIC Research, U.S. August CPI rose 3.4% year-over-year and 0.4% month-over-month on September 12, slightly above market expectations. Core CPI increased 2.4% annually and 0.3% monthly, driven by rising energy prices, telecom tariffs, and AI-related inflation pressures. CITIC Research

According to Bank of America, U.S. diesel prices hit $6 per gallon for the first time on Friday, driven by disruptions from the U.S.-Iran conflict affecting global oil supply. Bank of America identified diesel as the core pressure point for the real economy, rather than rising U.S. Treasury

According to Guru Club, crude oil prices fell below $96 on September 12, declining more than 3.2% during intraday trading.

According to ChainCatcher, citing China International Capital Corporation (CITIC) research, the U.S. August CPI rose 0.4% month-over-month and 3.4% year-over-year, slightly above market expectations. CITIC anticipates the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates by 25 basis points at its

According to multiple Wall Street banks, after the August U.S. CPI report revealed core inflation rose 0.3% month-over-month—exceeding expectations—Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, and TD Securities shifted hawkish and forecasted Fed rate hikes beginning in September. Market pricing for a September rate in

According to Bitdeer's statement on X, the Nasdaq-listed bitcoin miner this week produced 293.2 BTC and sold the same amount, resulting in zero net bitcoin additions. The company continues to maintain zero bitcoin

According to Reuters, Nvidia is in talks to invest up to $10 billion as an anchor investor for Anthropic's initial public offering, which the AI startup is seeking to raise up to $100 billion at a post-money valuation of about $2 trillion. The listing is expected to complete before the U.S.

According to Financial Times, the United States has required oil tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz to travel only during specific time windows to ensure military protection. The measure is aimed at enhancing security for commercial shipping in the strategic

Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison, 82, was absent from the company's latest earnings call for the first time in decades, marking a significant transition as the tech giant shifts focus toward AI infrastructure. Clay Magouyrk and Mike Sicilia, Oracle's two co-CEOs, are now steering the company

According to ChainCatcher, the Crypto Fear and Greed Index currently stands at 62, up 5 points from yesterday (September 11), according to Coinglass data. The 7-day average is 67, while the 30-day average is 61.

According to the Financial Times, on September 12, European Central Bank Governing Council member Koehl warned that if oil prices remain around $100 per barrel through year-end, the central bank may need to raise