Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to BlockBeats, the crack spread between U.S. diesel and crude oil hit a record high of $102.20 per barrel on August 18, as crude prices fell while refined product prices climbed amid supply pressures from geopolitical disruptions and seasonal demand. WTI crude oil has broken through the d

According to its official announcement, Xuhui Holdings Group (00884) on August 18, 2026 announced plans to issue approximately 407.94 million shares to settle approximately 600 million yuan in domestic bond debt through a debt restructuring scheme. The company previously repurchased and

According to CCTV, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Kalibaff reiterated today (August 18) that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the United States fulfills the conditions outlined in its memorandum of understanding with Iran, including lifting the naval blockade and sanctions o

Energy Fuels, a Canadian company and the largest uranium producer in the United States, acquired German magnet manufacturer Vacuumschmelze (VAC) for $1.9 billion to transform from a mining company into a vertically integrated critical minerals supplier covering the entire chain from mining to magnet

Gate News message, the crypto market Fear & Greed Index has climbed to 41, marking its highest level in 97 days. Bitcoin has recovered above $64,000, while ETF inflows have returned following months of outflows. Expectations for a September Federal Reserve rate hike have eased during this

Energy Fuels, Canada's largest uranium producer, acquired German rare-earth magnet manufacturer Vacuumschmelze (VAC) for $1.9 billion on August 18, according to Sun Media. The acquisition positions Energy Fuels as one of the world's largest non-Chinese producers of magnets for aerospace, defense, an

Celonic Systems (00046) announced it will distribute an interim dividend of HK$0.06 per share on September 23, 2026, for the six-month period ended June 30, 2026, according to its official disclosure.

According to BlockBeats, on August 18, Apple plans to raise iPhone 17 prices globally by up to approximately 1,000 yuan per unit by end of August, driven by surging storage chip costs. The company has already implemented price increases in Japan on July 17, with hikes ranging from 8% to 11.3%

Trafalgar Asset Management acquired 96.62% of the voting power in the former Greater Cannabis Company through a transaction completed on June 29, outlining plans to transform the OTCQB-listed issuer into a financial-services and technology acquisition platform. The company's quarterly filing with th

According to its SEC filing, Trafalgar Asset Management acquired 96.62% of voting control in Greater Cannabis Company on June 29, restructuring the OTCQB issuer into Trafalgar International, a fintech acquisition platform. The transaction involved the purchase of 7,628,665 Series A preferred

According to Hong Kong Stock Exchange data, J.P. Morgan increased its holdings in Golden Concord Resources (03636) by 308,000 shares on August 13 at approximately HK$16.37 per share, for a total of HK$5.042 million. Following the transaction, J.P. Morgan's total shareholding rose to approximately 2.

According to Hong Kong Stock Exchange data, on August 17, chairman Yang Zhenxin increased holdings in Xuanri Enterprises (00393) by 20,000 shares at HK$1.335 per share. Following the purchase, Yang's total stake stands at 64.10%.

According to ICAEW, on August 18, weaker UK labor market data has reduced the likelihood of a Bank of England rate hike in September. The accounting industry group noted that declining job vacancies signal weakening labor demand, and employers remain reluctant to hire, fire, or grant significant

According to ChainCatcher, the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield rose to 4.75% today, marking the highest level since January 2025.

The onshore yuan-to-dollar exchange rate reported at 6.7427 at 16:30 BJT on Aug 16, down 45 pips from the previous trading day's official close and down 10 pips from the prior night's closing level.

According to Xinda Futures research, crude oil held steady above $88 on August 18 as covert shipping activity through the strait limited the supply premium typically expected from the ceasefire expiration and escalation in Lebanon. While ceasefire expiration and regional tensions would normally

According to Bank of America's August global fund manager survey, the majority of respondents expect Federal Reserve Chair Powell to take a neutral stance at the Fed's annual Jackson Hole conference later this month. Among survey participants, 31% predict he will deliver hawkish comments, while

According to Kainos Systems (00046), the company's profit attributable to shareholders reached HK$21.56 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, representing a 15.9% year-on-year increase. Total revenue remained stable at HK$120 million. Basic earnings per share stood at HK8.86 cents, with a

According to Reuters and shipping trackers Kpler and Vortexa, Saudi Aramco resumed loading crude oil at ports in the Strait of Hormuz from August 12-16, with three Very Large Crude Carriers loading 2 million barrels.

Home Depot on Tuesday reported fiscal second-quarter results that exceeded Wall Street expectations and reaffirmed its full fiscal year guidance. The home improvement retailer posted adjusted earnings per share of $4.92 versus