Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

Hana Bank announced on August 21 that it became the first domestic Korean bank to execute a Korean won (KRW) swap transaction with an overseas Registered Foreign Institution (RFI) in London. The transaction was conducted through Hana Bank's London Money Center to directly supply liquidity for overse

According to UN spokesman Dujarric, on August 20, conflicts in the Gulf region have had tangible impacts on global economy and shipping, affecting the Strait of Hormuz and freedom of navigation through the Mandeb Strait, Gulf of Aden, and Red Sea. The UN urged all parties to return to

According to the China Foreign Exchange Trade System (CFETS), the CNEX overall market liquidity sentiment index reported 53 as of 2:30 p.m. on August 21, down 2 points from 10:15 a.m. The sentiment indices for large banks, mid-sized banks, and non-bank institutions stood at 52, 55, and 51

Japan's Nikkei 225 index closed down 0.3% at 66,016.36 points on Aug 21, while the Tokyo Stock Exchange rose 0.2% to 4,067.29 points.

Hong Kong-listed gold stocks advanced on August 21, with Chifeng Gold (06693.HK) leading gains at over 9%, followed by Shandong Gold (01787.HK) and Tongguan Gold (00340.HK) both up more than 8%. Zijin Gold International (02259.HK) rose 7.5%, while Lingbao Gold (03330.HK)

Brazil is attracting foreign mining companies seeking rare earth exploration opportunities as an alternative to China's market dominance. Analysis of mining permits by the Associated Press and Reporter Brasil shows 42% of Brazil's 2,727 rare earth exploration applications came from foreign company s

According to an analysis by AP and Brazilian investigative outlet Reporter Brasil based on Brazilian National Mining Agency data released in June, foreign mining companies have submitted 42% of Brazil's 2,727 rare earth exploration applications, making the South American nation an increasingly

CME Group Chairman Terry Duffy and Kalshi co-founder Luana Lopes Lara clashed over prediction-market regulation during a Commodity Futures Trading Commission meeting on Thursday. Duffy raised concerns that some prediction-market contracts could be manipulated and questioned why Kalshi could offer a

Korean retail investors shifted trading activity toward 3x leveraged ETFs following July 31 regulatory changes that increased margin requirements for single-stock leveraged products, according to data from the Korea Securities Depository. Between July 31 and August 19, 3x leveraged ETF trading

Following South Korea's regulatory tightening of single-stock leveraged ETF requirements on July 31, domestic investors shifted allocation patterns from 2x to 3x leverage products through August 19, according to the Depository Institution. The 3x leverage segment surged to 40.8% of overseas stock

According to Citi strategists, on August 21, the bank downgraded its 3-month U.S. dollar index forecast to 98.34 from 102.12. Separately, Federal Reserve Governor Beth Harmon stated the central bank had not yet seen evidence requiring an early rate increase, and noted that rising long-term

According to Korean Economic TV's analysis on August 21, the U.S. dollar index fell to 98, marking a three-month low, despite rising Treasury yields globally. The dollar weakening amid higher rates signals renewed investor concern over fiscal sustainability rather than economic strength, prompting a

Gate News: According to Gate’s official announcement dated August 21, 2026, Gate’s “Japanese Stocks Launch Season” has officially begun, featuring the initial launch of approximately 300 high-quality stocks listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Users can trade Japanese stocks directly with USDT without opening a Japanese brokerage account or converting USDT to Japanese yen. The stocks include high-quality Japanese assets such as Sony Group, Nintendo, and Toyota Motor. During the campaign, users ma

According to a U.S. investment firm on Aug 21, AMD and Marvell's reported collaboration with Google on AI ASICs does not indicate that MediaTek will lose its existing projects. The firm noted that Google is expanding its custom chip ecosystem rather than replacing MediaTek's current allocation, with

According to Korea Economic Daily TV, the U.S. Treasury Department rolled out a large-scale buyback program today (August 21) to ease surging long-term bond yields, but the measure's effectiveness appeared limited after just one day. The move confirmed the market's direction toward higher interest r

Gold prices are rising alongside US long-term interest rates, defying the traditional inverse relationship between the two asset classes. Yuanta Securities stated in a recent report that the direction of gold prices is determined not by the absolute level of interest rates but by the reasons

According to Yonhapnews and Yuanta Securities, gold prices have recently risen despite U.S. 30-year Treasury yields surging past 5.3%, defying the typical inverse relationship between interest rates and bullion. Long-term yields across major economies including Japan, Germany, and France have also c

European stock index futures remained largely flat on Aug 21. Germany's DAX futures fell 0.04%, while France's CAC 40 futures rose 0.17%. Europe's Stoxx 50 futures and UK FTSE 100 futures held steady, showing mixed sentiment across major regional equity

UK public sector net borrowing came in at £1.8 billion in July, significantly below the £16 billion recorded in the previous month and better than expectations of zero, according to official data.