Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

President Donald Trump recently downplayed the frequency and length of his conversations with Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh, according to media reports. The remarks have sparked fresh questions about whether Trump is seeking to directly influence the central bank's

Simon Property Group posted Q2 revenue of $1.79 billion, exceeding analyst estimates of $1.71 billion, with net income of $574.1 million and earnings per share of $1.49. The company declared a quarterly dividend of $1.04688 per share and guided full-year funds from operations per share to a range of

According to JPMorgan, SK Hynix shares fell 15% this week, significantly outpacing declines in the broader KOSPI index (down 5%) and semiconductor sector (down 9%). The decline was driven by multiple concerns including reduced HBM (high-bandwidth memory) demand projections, pricing uncertainty, and

According to CFRA, the investment research firm raised its 12-month S&P 500 target to 8,650 from 7,730 as of August 7, implying approximately 12% upside. The firm also lifted its 2026 year-end target to 8,050. Strong earnings support further gains; however, rising margin debt, persistent

Hims & Hers Health posted Q2 revenue of $753 million, exceeding analyst estimates of $699.9 million, but reported a net loss of $86.3 million.

Grayscale Bitcoin Trust has halted Bitcoin purchases for seven weeks while selling $432 million worth since May, marking the company's longest reported BTC-buying drought in over two years. The trust's last Bitcoin acquisition was 520 BTC during the week ending

German 10-year government bond yields rose to 3.200%, marking their highest level in 1.5 weeks.

Chile's government will allow state-owned Codelco to retain all of its 2025 profit, approximately $2.42 billion, as the copper producer seeks to revive production and reduce its record debt burden.

US natural gas futures jumped the most in two months on shifting weather forecasts that sparked short-covering among the most bearish money managers since 2020, according to market reports. The rally reflected reversal positioning as fund managers unwound bearish bets in response to updated weather

The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq declined in the final hour of trading on Aug 11 as U.S. Treasury yields and oil prices rose.

According to Bloomberg, Federal Reserve official Kevin Warsh is reducing the central bank's policy communication, shrinking policy statements and removing forward guidance language that typically indicates where monetary policy may be

Rocket Lab's stock traded higher ahead of the company's second-quarter earnings announcement. The rise comes after the space company secured a major contract with the U.S. Space Force. Investors are weighing the contract win against expectations for continued losses as Rocket Lab invests in its

Hong Kong precious metals stocks declined on Aug 11, with Lingbao Gold (03330.HK) falling over 9%, Zijin Mining (02899.HK) down over 6%, and China Gold International (02099.HK), Luoyang Molybdenum (03993.HK) following

According to Shanghai Futures Exchange data released on August 11, key commodity warehouse receipts showed mixed movements: copper increased 126 tons to 23,178 tons; aluminum declined 550 tons to 304,191 tons; zinc rose 547 tons to 110,325 tons; lead surged 3,874 tons to 60,927 tons; nickel

Sunrise Energy Metals, an Australian miner, is weighing a relocation of its headquarters to the US after agreeing to a $400 million loan with the Trump administration last week.

Over the past two months, the UAE has moved more oil through the Strait of Hormuz than any other country, according to available data.

According to Forbes Daily, today (August 11) Elon Musk's net worth surpassed $800 billion, while Google's frontier AI lab experienced a leadership shakeup. The updates were among the leading stories covered in Forbes Daily's news

According to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Tesla is recalling 20,349 vehicles on Tuesday due to defective low-beam headlights that may be excessively bright, potentially obstructing the vision of oncoming drivers and increasing collision

ConocoPhillips' incoming CEO is committing to a $7 billion annual cash flow pledge tied to the company's Alaska oil development project. The commitment underscores the new leadership's confidence in the long-term viability of the venture amid evolving energy market

According to MarineTraffic data, confirmed vessel crossings through the Strait of Hormuz plunged from 15 on Friday to just six on Sunday. Only 32 ships crossed the strait between Aug. 7 and 9, compared with 116 through the Bab el-Mandeb, where 12 vessels made dark transits with limited automatic