Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

SpaceX (SPCX) released approximately 328.4 million shares from post-IPO lockup restrictions on Thursday, making shares valued at roughly $48.7 billion eligible for trading at the company's Wednesday closing price of $148.36. The release follows earlier September tranches totaling about 378 million s

According to Mizuho and CNBC, SpaceX (SPCX) released roughly 328.4 million shares from post-IPO lockup restrictions on Thursday, September 24, with a total value of approximately $48.7 billion at the stock's Wednesday closing price of $148.36. The investment bank reiterated an 'Outperform' rating an

Major asset managers including BlackRock, T. Rowe Price, Invesco, Franklin, and AB saw their active ETFs generate 10-15% of firmwide net flows in the first half of the year, despite these products representing only 1-2% of total assets under management, according to commentary by Eric Balchunas.

According to two sources, Vitol became Iraq's primary crude oil buyer in September, purchasing at least 25 million barrels of crude.

According to commentary by @EricBalchunas, active ETFs at major asset managers including BlackRock, T. Rowe Price, Invesco, Franklin, and AB generated 10-15% of firmwide net flows in the first half of 2026, despite accounting for only 1-2% of their total assets under

Bitcoin traded near $84,490 Thursday, down from the $87,397 high it touched Monday, as CME FedWatch data puts October rate-hike odds at roughly 75% and December odds near 59%. The pullback follows a rally that carried Bitcoin from the mid-$70,000s to an eight-month high in under a week. Inflation co

WTI crude oil gained 5.0% today, September 24, reaching $96.77 per barrel, while Brent crude futures broke through $108 per barrel amid broader energy market momentum.

According to CME FedWatch data, Bitcoin traded near $84,490 on Thursday, down from Monday's $87,397 high, as markets price in a 75% probability the Federal Reserve raises rates in October and 59% odds for December. Higher rates strengthen the dollar and improve returns on bonds, making

Meta Platforms launched its Muse AI agent earlier this month, empowering users to delegate decision-making tasks that previously required manual action. According to Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Deepak Mathivanan, Muse has already shown early signs of rapid adoption. Wall Street analysts warn that age

According to Freddie Mac, the U.S. 30-year mortgage rate reached 7.03% last week, up 8 basis points from 6.95% the previous week. The rate has risen for five consecutive weeks and is at its highest level since late

According to ICE data, on Thursday, Sept 24, UK natural gas futures surged 5.70% to 190.050 pence/therm by European close, marking a significant acceleration since 22:00 Beijing time. TTF Dutch natural gas futures rose 2.50% to €76.171/MWh, while EU carbon emissions allowances (futures)

According to Moody's, on September 24, the agency affirmed Baidu's A3 credit rating and noted the company maintains excellent liquidity with operating cash flows sufficient to cover capital expenditures. Moody's expects Baidu's AI commercialization efforts to continue advancing over the next 12 to 1

According to Yonhap Infomax, U.S. Treasury yields showed mixed movements on September 24 as of 9:11 a.m. ET, with shorter-maturity bonds rebounding after the previous day's sharp selloff. The 10-year yield declined 1.60 basis points to 5.098%, while the 2-year yield fell 4.80 basis points to 4.847%.

The Trump administration is considering a plan to promote dollar-backed stablecoins overseas through potential joint ventures between the U.S. government and private companies. The initiative could involve the Treasury Department, State Department, and U.S. International Development Finance

ARK Venture Fund announced a tokenization initiative for its offerings, partnering with Securitize to bring the plan to fruition. Cathie Wood highlighted the announcement on Twitter, emphasizing tokenization's potential to reshape participation in private and public markets. The initiative aims to d

The Trump administration is considering a plan to promote dollar-backed stablecoins overseas through joint ventures with private companies, involving the Treasury Department, State Department and U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, according to FinanceFeeds. The initiative aims to

According to Jin10, on Thursday (September 24), Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, a key Democratic negotiator, stated that long-pending permitting reform legislation aimed at accelerating approvals for large energy and infrastructure projects may fail to reach a vote before the election. The proposed perm

According to Jin10 data, India's Petroleum Minister Priyank Kharge stated on September 24 that India will not follow suit with export restrictions even if the U.S. implements a diesel export ban to ease domestic fuel price pressures. India has surpassed Russia this year to become the world's

U.S. 10-year Treasury yields climbed to 5.1685% intraday on September 24, marking the highest level since July 2007. The yields rose 5.24 basis points to 5.166% from the previous close.