Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Bespoke Investment Group, the S&P 500 index hit a record high on Tuesday (October 6), yet only four of the 13 companies in the trillion-dollar market cap club outperformed the benchmark year-to-date. Micron (MU) and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) led with gains of approximately 275% and o

According to James Son, senior market strategist at Wellington-Altus, the Federal Reserve risks confusing AI-driven capital expenditure with inflationary pressure when deciding on interest rate policy, as reported in the firm's October market outlook yesterday (October 6). Son argued that AI

Wall Street veteran strategist Jim Paulsen warned that the S&P 500 could fall as much as 15% over the next 3 to 5 months despite the index closing at a record high of 7818.95 on the 6th. Paulsen's analysis identifies a triple threat: oil prices at $100, Treasury yields at 5%, and a strong dollar

According to Barron's, Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas on Sunday assigned SpaceX a buy rating with a $300 price target, noting the company's stock has become "cheaper." SpaceX currently trades at approximately 106 times 2027 estimated earnings, down significantly from roughly 1,000 times in June a

Economist Mohamed El-Erian stated on the 6th (local time) via his X account that the vulnerable sectors are hit hardest by the sharp rise in US Treasury yields. He explained that sustained high borrowing costs spread pressure not only to upper sectors but throughout domestic and international

According to Jin10, this week Indian Oil Company tendered 3 million barrels of crude oil for November delivery to multiple Indian ports. Trafigura sold 1 million barrels of Abu Dhabi Murban crude at a premium of $13–14 per barrel to Brent spot prices; Mercuria sold 1 million barrels of Iraqi Basra M

Penguin Solutions Inc. (PENG) closed higher on Tuesday and jumped more than 7% in the overnight session after posting record fourth-quarter results. The enterprise solutions company reported Q4 revenue of $566.69 million, up 68% year-over-year, and earnings per share of $1, up 133% year-over-year,

Penguin Solutions Inc. (PENG) stock rose more than 7% overnight on Tuesday following record fourth-quarter results. The company reported Q4 revenue of $566.69 million, up 68% year-over-year and exceeding Wall Street consensus of $520.99 million, while diluted earnings per share reached $1, up 133% y

According to Bloomberg, AMD Chief Executive Officer Su Zifeng will meet with Samsung Electronics' semiconductor business head Kwon Kyou-hyun on Wednesday.

Taiwan and South Korea dominated global AI trade in the first half of 2026, with South Korea exporting $496.3 billion and Taiwan shipping $416.6 billion in goods, both surpassing Japan's $384.4 billion for the first time, according to Bloomberg. AI chips and related equipment now account for

According to The Verge, Microsoft is preparing to secure exclusive streaming rights for Grand Theft Auto VI at launch, making Xbox Cloud Gaming the only cloud service able to stream Rockstar Games' highly anticipated title when it releases on November 19. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma reportedly disclosed th

LG Electronics reported Q3 revenue of 23.827 trillion won and operating profit of 781.8 billion won, significantly missing analyst expectations on LG Electronics Stocks. Revenue grew 8.9% year-over-year and operating profit increased 13.5%, but operating profit fell 19.9% short of the 975.7 billion

Black Hills Corp. signed power service agreements with Google for a new data center in Cheyenne, Wyoming. The utility plans to invest $1.8 billion between 2027 and 2029 on 564 MW of new natural gas generation capacity at its Cheyenne Prairie Generating Station. The agreements, which take effect

The Reserve Bank of Australia warned on September 1, 2026, that Australian households hold approximately 5.4-5.5% of their financial wealth in AI-related stocks, creating potential vulnerability to sharp declines in artificial intelligence equities. The exposure could affect the domestic economy

According to reports, Black Hills Corp. signed power service agreements with Google on September 30, 2026, to support a new data center in Cheyenne, Wyoming. The utility will invest $1.8 billion between 2027 and 2029 to build 564 MW of new natural gas generation capacity at its Cheyenne Prairie

According to the Reserve Bank of Australia's domestic markets division paper released on September 1, 2026, Australian households hold approximately 5.4-5.5% of their financial wealth in AI-related stocks, with nearly 90% of this exposure held in foreign markets, predominantly U.S. equities. The

South Korean government regulators implemented a dual-listing prohibition principle affecting major conglomerates' subsidiary listings, triggering investment withdrawals and delays across semiconductor, energy, and robotics sectors. The policy, officially announced on March 18, prohibits listed

South Korea's government and financial regulators implemented a ban on spinoff IPOs for major conglomerates in March 2026 to protect minority shareholders, but the policy is now freezing capital raising and equipment investment plans across strategic industries including semiconductors, energy, and

According to Citigroup estimates, Meta's AI assistant Muse could generate over $27 billion in annual revenue by 2030. The brokerage cited strong adoption and rising engagement, noting that Muse's cumulative downloads have exceeded 6.6 million since its September 8 launch, with 1.8 million daily

The US economy has sustained a 78-consecutive-month expansion, ranking as the sixth-longest growth phase since 1854, according to analysis by financial market research firm Kobeissi Letter. September non-farm payroll data showed an increase