Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Wu Shuo, UMX (The Unified Market Exchange), incubated by Avenir Group, launched its invitation-only public testing today. The platform positions itself as a crypto-friendly securities exchange, offering both cryptocurrency trading and real U.S. stock trading services on a single platfo

Reports indicate Egypt's inflation rate accelerated for the first time since March 2026, disrupting an easing streak that had persisted during the ongoing US-Iran war.

According to data shared on X (Twitter), the Goldman Panic Index dropped from the 90th percentile to the 0th percentile in one week, marking a dramatic collapse in the index within a short timeframe.

According to Philippine Central Bank Governor Eli Remolona, the central bank is ready to tighten monetary policy further to guide inflation back to target.

According to The Washington Post, the share of U.S. adults working or looking for work fell to 61.4% in July.

According to Maruti, India's passenger vehicle market is projected to rise to up to 6.3 million units by 2031.

In July, the US labor force shrank by 264,000 people, with more than 2.1 million workers leaving the labor force since November, according to recent employment data.

Japan's four largest life insurers posted unrealized losses of ¥15.13 trillion ($96 billion) on domestic bonds in the three months through June, up 7% from the prior quarter. The surge in losses reflects the impact of rising interest rates, which have pressured bond valuations and highlighted

According to Citigroup, the investment bank lifted its price target on Mondi, a global packaging and paper company, to 1,040p from 820p, representing a 26.8% increase.

According to Bloomberg, U.S. CPI data scheduled for release Wednesday evening is expected to come in below forecast.

According to the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB), Malaysia's palm oil exports jumped 14.5% to 1.39 million tons in July.

Tech stocks are on track to achieve $216 billion in inflows for full year 2026, surpassing all previous annual records, according to data tracked on social media.

According to Citi's August 9 research report, the FCC's proposed ban on Chinese optical modules entering the U.S. market remains at the proposal stage and has not been included in any effective restrictions. Chinese suppliers currently hold 60-70% of the U.S. hyperscale optical module market, and no

According to Citi strategists, on August 11, investors shifted toward bullish positions over the past week as short sellers faced mounting losses in U.S. and European markets. The S&P 500's sizable short positions came under particular pressure, with both markets receiving fresh capital inflows

Australian betting company Tabcorp has agreed to acquire wagering technology provider BetMakers at an enterprise value of approximately A$267 million (US$189 million). The acquisition is intended to accelerate Tabcorp's technology platform

Since the U.S.-Israeli joint military strikes on Iran in late February 2026, the status of passage through the Strait of Hormuz has become one of the most important indicators for global energy markets and geopolitics. This strategic waterway, which carries approximately one-quarter of global seaborne oil trade and about one-fifth of liquefied natural gas shipments, is experiencing its most serious transit crisis since the Iran-Iraq War. Alongside changes in shipping volumes, the Event Contracts

Cathie Wood sold $17 million of an artificial intelligence stock, according to recent reports. The specific stock and timing details were not disclosed.

According to Kyiv Independent, on August 11, Ukrainian forces targeted a Russian oil refinery in Tatarstan. The attack was reported alongside strikes in occupied Crimea and Donetsk Oblast.

On Sunday, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy said he would support a deal to end the conflict between the U.S. and Iran, citing American suffering from the ongoing war and the escalating economic cost to reopen the Strait of

According to latest reports, Apple is testing memory chips from blacklisted Chinese firms CXMT and YMTC, moving ahead despite U.S. Senate pressure to avoid Chinese components. Senators have set an August 21 deadline for the company to rule out using chips from the sanctioned