Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

US Stock Market News shows mixed futures trading on Thursday, September 3, as major Wall Street indices recovered in the previous session amid renewed buying in technology and chip stocks. Futures tied to the S&P 500 were largely flat, while Dow futures and Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.15% and 0.09%, r

According to Goldman Sachs, global artificial intelligence infrastructure investment is entering a new phase, with market optimism about tech giant capital expenditures now facing a test of execution. Analysts Josh Schiffrin and Dominic Wilson noted that AI capex growth speed could soon peak,

According to Goldman Sachs data, hedge funds liquidated all cumulative AI stock purchases made since the start of 2025 over five trading days, selling global AI equities for five consecutive trading sessions. The funds cut approximately $20 billion in technology holdings over two weeks, with

In US Stock Market News today, the S&P 500 sits near record highs, yet beneath the surface, the average stock is struggling with market leadership narrowing dramatically and participation deteriorating. Roughly 60 per cent of S&P 500 constituents are down more than 20 per cent from their

According to COINOTAG, the twelve US-listed spot Bitcoin ETF products posted $515.9 million in net outflows during October.

According to CCTV News, China's A-share companies reported net profits of 5.1 trillion yuan in the first three quarters of 2026, up 8.5% year-over-year—the highest level since 2022, according to China Securities Regulatory Commission data. Among 5,224 listed companies, 73% achieved profitability.

According to the Chinese Embassy in Russia, on November 1, the embassy issued a warning against illegal gold mining, stating that Russia enforces strict state control over mineral extraction including gold. Chinese citizens engaging in illegal gold mining face severe legal consequences including

According to BlockBeats, on November 1, OPEC+ representatives announced they will maintain the current quota plan for stable production.

According to Guru Club, Indonesia's benchmark stock index fell 4.2% to 5,688.57 points on June 4, marking its lowest level since December 2020.

On October 28-29, Oracle, Alphabet, and Microsoft posted divergent stock reactions following earnings releases, with Oracle surging 10.73%, Alphabet declining over 10%, and Microsoft rising over 4%. The divergence signals a shift in investor priorities: instead of rewarding massive AI spending,

According to Alliant Energy's earnings call on November 1, the utility company expects to add approximately 1GW of large data center electricity contracts within the next six months, bringing its total signed data center capacity to 3.4GW. The company raised its

According to Guru Club, Singapore's benchmark stock index fell 1.2% to 5,076.81 points on June 4.

According to BlockBeats, Goldman Sachs strategists offered conflicting views on the AI rally today (November 1). Tony Pasquariello warned that third-quarter earnings suggest S&P 500 profit growth may have peaked, with market momentum weakening. London-based strategist Mark Wilson countered that

According to Yonhap Infomax, the U.S. midterm elections scheduled for November 3 and the October employment report due November 6 are set to drive major moves in bond markets this week. Prediction markets show a 70% probability that Democrats will control both chambers of Congress, which could

According to 21st Century Business Herald, the People's Bank of China and China Securities Regulatory Commission will hold a meeting tomorrow morning (November 2) to research measures supporting the use of capital market tools. Securities firms and fund companies have been notified of the

AMD closed at $504.80 on 30 October, down 10.88 percent from $566.42, after Intel's PC warning pulled the chip sector lower on no AMD-specific news. The stock reports third-quarter results on 3 November after the close, guiding to revenue of about $13.0

Gold closed Friday 30 October at about $3,875 an ounce, down 3.74 percent on the week, as Wall Street analysts turned bearish ahead of a data-heavy week. Kitco's weekly survey shows 10 of 16 Wall Street analysts — 63 percent — now expect lower prices this week, with only one expecting a gain,

Intel (INTC) closed at $65.76 on 30 October 2026, down 28.58 percent in a single session that Yahoo Finance called the stock's worst day since 1974. The drop followed the company's third-quarter earnings report and weak guidance for the PC market. For October as a whole, Intel shares fell 45.3 perce