Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to the London Stock Exchange, Rolls-Royce shares rose 5.45% to 1,455.20 pence on July 30 after the British engineering group reported a 46% increase in first-half underlying operating profit to £2.5

Prada reported first-half 2026 net revenue of €3.05 billion, up 11% year-over-year and surpassing market estimates of €2.98 billion. Adjusted EBIT reached €530 million, down 14% compared to the same period last year. Net profit was €327 million, declining 15% year-over-year.

Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate oil prices rose on Thursday, July 30, as the United States resumed strikes on Iran and U.S. crude inventories posted their largest weekly decline in years. Brent futures gained $1.48, or 1.6%, to $92.22 a barrel at 7:07 a.m. GMT, while WTI added 43 cents, or 0

According to Jin10 and sources briefed on the matter, Pakistan and Iran reached an agreement on July 30 to ensure safe passage of liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo from Qatar. The Al Areesh LNG carrier loaded cargo in Qatar in early July and passed through the

The Bank of England will release its interest rate decision at 7 PM Beijing time today (July 30).

Situational Awareness, a $20 billion hedge fund founded by former OpenAI researcher Leopold Aschenbrenner, has approached investors and lenders for fresh capital following losses tied to a selloff in AI and semiconductor stocks over the past month, according to a Financial Times report. The fund

According to Financial Times, Situational Awareness, the $20 billion hedge fund founded by former OpenAI researcher Leopold Aschenbrenner, has approached existing investors and lenders for fresh capital following sharp losses across its AI infrastructure and semiconductor holdings over the past

According to MUFG's Derek Halpenny on July 30, the Bank of England's rate decision could lift the pound if it strengthens market expectations for a September rate hike. The market currently reflects a 50% probability of a rate increase in September.

Choi Tae-won, Chairman of SK Group, purchased 3,620 shares of SK Hynix worth approximately 4.8 billion won through open market transactions on the 30th, marking his first direct ownership of the semiconductor company's stock. The purchase was made as part of responsible management practices,

According to Bloomberg, on July 29, Taiwan-based AI server manufacturer Quanta Computer announced plans to raise up to $2.19 billion through a Global Depositary Receipt (GDR) offering. The company will issue 49 million GDRs priced between $43.91 and $44.77 per share. This offering represents the

Tesla officially announced that its 10 millionth electric vehicle rolled off the production line at its Fremont factory, making the company the first automaker to reach this cumulative production milestone. In the first half of 2026, Tesla delivered over 830,000 vehicles globally, with second

Samsung Electronics' strong Q2 earnings announcement today (July 30) initially drove the stock to surge over 8%, but the gains were not sustained. The KOSPI closed lower despite Samsung's performance, with the index failing to recover above the 6,000 level as selling pressure mounted in

According to sources, Ukraine conducted drone strikes on Lukoil's Perm refinery in Russia on Wednesday (July 29), triggering a fire at the facility.

According to ING analyst Alexander Krueger on July 30, the European Central Bank is unlikely to consider raising interest rates above 2.50% from their current level of 2.25%, despite positive economic surprises in the second quarter. Krueger noted that the eurozone economy expanded 0.4%

Hang Wan Technology (01523) announced mid-year results as of June 30, 2026, with net profit attributable to shareholders of $27.8 million, up 27.94% year-over-year. The interim dividend was raised to HK$0.1566 per share, up 26.9%. Revenue for the period reached $74.6 million, up 18.51% year-over-ye

According to Newsis, SK Group chairman Chey Tae-won purchased 3,600 shares of SK Hynix on July 30, valued at approximately $3.31 million at the closing price of $920 per share.