Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to a Fortune report citing Monster's latest survey on September 25, 65% of U.S. job seekers are adjusting their employment priorities to reduce commute expenses due to rising fuel costs. Among them, 23% are prioritizing positions closer to home, 17% are focusing on higher salaries to

According to BlockBeats, citing BIT market data, crypto-related U.S. stocks rose broadly in premarket trading on September 25. MSTR gained 1.88%, CRCL 1.01%, COIN 1.07%, BMNR 2.32%, SBET 1.11%, HOOD 1.80%, and

According to the Financial Times, BASF has proposed a merger with EVONIK, its German competitor.

According to FinanceFeeds, on 22 September, IonQ announced that Florida International University contracted for a Superion 256 quantum computer — the first 256-qubit trapped-ion system deployed in Florida. Installation is expected in late 2027, following completion of FIU's on-campus data center.

According to Guru Club, spot silver touched $65 per ounce today (September 25), rising 1.83% intraday.

According to Guru Club, the U.S. dollar index fell below the 101 mark on Sept 25, declining 0.24% during the trading session.

Securities firms in South Korea are rolling out financial products offering rates above bank deposit levels as rising interest rates trigger a 'reverse money move' into bank savings. Samsung Securities began selling commercial paper on September 21 with special annual rates up to 5.5% for new

TD Cowen raised Meta Platforms Inc.'s stock price target to $865 from $750 following Meta Connect 2026, citing the clearest signs to date of potential returns from the company's artificial intelligence investments. The firm projects Meta's Muse AI agent will generate $55 million in worldwide

According to TD Cowen, the firm raised its Meta Platforms Inc. (META) stock price target to $865 from $750 on September 25, following Meta Connect 2026, while maintaining a 'Buy' rating and increasing its revenue, EBITDA, and earnings estimates. The firm estimates worldwide Muse revenue will grow f

Novo Nordisk presented an ambitious growth strategy at its Capital Markets Day on Monday, outlining plans to diversify beyond its top-selling Wegovy and Ozempic injections ahead of patent expirations in key markets in the early 2030s. The presentation came as rival Eli Lilly continues to expand its

According to CNBC exclusive interviews this week, Eli Lilly is expanding its lead in the GLP-1 drug market. The company's obesity pill Foundayo is capturing one-third of new oral GLP-1 patients, with its market share growing week by week. In the newly covered Medicare market for obesity

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. suspended excise taxes on liquid petroleum gas (LPG) and kerosene on Friday, September 25, through Executive Order No. 125, effective immediately upon publication. The suspension was triggered by high global oil prices, with the one-month average Dubai crude price

According to Rappler, on Friday, September 25, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. suspended excise taxes on liquid petroleum gas (LPG) and kerosene via Executive Order No. 125, effective immediately upon publication. The suspension lasts up to three months and was triggered by Dubai crude oil

According to CNBC, Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh raised rates by 25 basis points in September, marking the first rate increase since 2023. Warsh, 127 days into his tenure, is gradually shifting the Fed's policy framework to de-emphasize traditional forward guidance and instead focus on broader f

According to BlockBeats, on September 25, UBS Chief Investment Officer Mark Haefele said the market is pricing the Federal Reserve's tightening path too aggressively. While federal funds futures show a 70% probability of a rate hike in October following the 10-year Treasury yield breaking

Spot gold touched $4,310 per ounce today, climbing 0.83% in intraday trading on September 25.

Volkswagen was removed from the EuroStoxx 50, Europe's representative blue-chip index, marking the first exclusion in 15 years. The automaker's stock has fallen over 75% compared to its 2021 peak, with market capitalization reduced to approximately 38 billion euros as of the 22nd. The decline