Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

German 30-year government bond yields reached their highest level since 2011 recently, reflecting rising long-term borrowing costs for Europe's largest economy amid broader shifts in market conditions.

According to Bank of America's August global fund manager survey, 27% of responding fund managers hold U.S. stocks above their benchmark weight—the highest share since December 2024—as investors grow more confident in U.S. equity outperformance. This marks a 3 percentage point increase from

According to its announcement, China Wantian Holdings (01854) expects a net loss of between HK$27 million and HK$30 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to a net loss of HK$46.9 million in the same period of 2025, representing a contraction of 36 to 42 percent. The improvement w

According to Hong Kong Stock Exchange data, on July 31, Huang Jiawun reduced holdings of TREE Finance Group (08226) by 4.51 million shares at HK$0.092 per share, totaling approximately HK$414,900. Following the reduction, his shareholding decreased to approximately 34.5951 million shares,

According to Hong Kong Exchange data, on August 13, BlackRock, Inc. reduced its holdings of Dongpeng Beverage (09980) by 595,300 shares at HK$119.887 per share, totaling approximately HK$71.37 million. Following the reduction, BlackRock's remaining stake consists of approximately 4.948 million shar

According to Hong Kong Exchange data, on August 17, Huang Li reduced 3.35 million shares of Silver Nuo Pharma-B (02591) at HK$5.0273 per share for a total of approximately HK$16.8 million. Following the transaction, Huang Li's shareholding decreased to approximately 40.62 million shares,

According to the announcement, GBA Group (00261) reported that stockholders' loss for the first half of 2026 is expected to narrow to approximately HK$20.1 million, compared to HK$43.2 million in the same period of 2025. The gross loss reversed to a gross profit of approximately HK$2.4 million,

According to the company's announcement, Union Group (00373) expects net profit attributable to shareholders for the first half of 2026 (ended June 30) to range from approximately HK$200 million to HK$400 million, compared to about HK$1.7 billion in the same period of 2025. The significant decline i

According to Bloomberg, humanoid robot maker LimX Dynamics (逐际动力) filed a confidential Hong Kong IPO application today, seeking to raise up to $300 million, with China International Capital Corporation (CICC) as lead underwriter. The Shenzhen-based company, founded in 2022, is backed by Alibaba

According to Futurus Securities and Brilliance Securities, Jinzheng Limited (03223) is conducting its IPO. As of August 18, the two brokers and others provided HK$57.734 billion in borrowings for the offering, with subscription exceeding 178.5

According to ZhitongCAI, Caili New Energy (01986) released its H1 2026 results for Caili Technology as of June 30, 2026. Operating revenue reached 303 million yuan, up 6.88% year-over-year, while net profit attributable to shareholders stood at 85.95 million yuan, down 0.56% compared to the same per

Xiaomi said memory chip prices are expected to show slower growth for the remainder of 2026.

Bitcoin is trading near $64,000 after another push toward $65,000, but longtime crypto critic Peter Schiff has issued a warning that the rebound represents a selling opportunity rather than the start of a stronger recovery. Schiff questioned Bitcoin's ability to extend gains beyond $65,000,

According to Bloomberg, Goldman Sachs has agreed to acquire real estate company LCN for up to $410 million in a recently announced deal.

According to Peter Schiff, Bitcoin is holding near $64,000 with resistance at $65,000, which he views as a key exit opportunity for holders rather than a catalyst for sustained gains. Schiff questioned Bitcoin's ability to extend above $65,000, citing downside risks as greater than upside

China Iron Titanium (00893) issued a profit warning for the first half of 2026 (ended June 30), expecting a net loss attributable to shareholders of no more than RMB 10 million, compared to a net profit of approximately RMB 1 million in H1 2025. The company attributed the loss primarily to the

Bitget has launched FCN (Fixed Coupon Notes), offering up to 71% APR and becoming the first exchange to combine FCN structure with USDT settlement and U.S. equity rToken redemption. The product introduces structured fixed-income instruments from traditional finance to the tokenized U.S. equity

According to Smart Finance, Minxin Group (00222) predicted on August 18 that profit attributable to shareholders for the six months ended June 30, 2026, is expected to range from HK$32.5 million to HK$37.5 million, representing a decline of 42% to 50% compared to the same period in 2025.

According to Jin10, Genesys Microelectronics released its H1 2026 results today (August 18), posting a net profit of 6.857 billion yuan, up 1091.5% year-over-year. Operating revenue for the first half reached 115.66 billion yuan, marking a 178.67% increase compared to the same period last year.

According to its official announcement, iFLYTEK Medical Technology Co., Ltd. (02506) received an ESG rating upgrade from A to AA level by Wind, China's leading ESG rating agency, recently. The company ranked in the top 3% within its industry with a composite score exceeding the sector average. Wind'