Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to BlockBeats citing BIT data on August 18, U.S. optical communications stocks declined sharply in premarket trading, with Coherent (COHR) falling 5.76% and Marvell Technology (MRVL) down 4.7%. Roundhill Optical Module ETF (LYTE) fell 4.3% and FOTO ETF dropped 4.2%, while Corning (GLW), L

The ZEW Economic Sentiment Index for the eurozone rose to -21.5 in August from -37.7 the previous month, marking a significant improvement in economic outlook.

According to its press release, Bohai Teda Logistics (08348) reported that for the six months ended June 30, 2026, revenue fell 61.1% year-over-year to 476 million yuan, while net profit attributable to equity holders declined 82.1% to 173,000 yuan, with basic earnings per share at 0.05

According to Ping An Good Doctor (01833), the company reported net profit attributable to shareholders of RMB 2.19 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2026, up 63.5% year-over-year. Revenue for the period reached RMB 2.484 billion, down 0.7% YoY, with earnings per share at RMB 0.07. The compa

Timefolio Asset Management's TIME US Dividend Dow Jones Active ETF will delist on the 19th despite outperforming its benchmark index by nearly 10 percentage points. The delisting stems from the fund's correlation coefficient falling below the regulatory threshold of 0.7 for more than three months, a

According to LSEG data released on August 18, investors have increased their bets on the Bank of England raising interest rates in 2026. Market expectations now point to a 30 basis point hike next year, up 5 basis points from the previous week's forecast. The shift reflects growing concerns over

According to Maeil Business Newspaper, South Korea's KOSPI index fell 1.55% to close at 6,869.83 on August 18, with intraday swings exceeding 5% as investors grappled with conflicting signals. The index briefly surged 3.42% to surpass the 7,200 level before reversing course. U.S. 30-year Treasury

According to Yuefen Analysis and Ganehui Data Center, Hesai Technology (HSAI-US) raised its 2026 strategic growth initiatives (SGI) revenue guidance from 100 million yuan to 200-300 million yuan on August 18, reflecting accelerated commercialization of robot joint modules. The company's Q2 net

As of Tuesday, U.S. Treasury yields across all maturities continued rising, with the 30-year yield reaching 5.3242%, marking the highest level since 2007. Japan's 30-year government bond yield rose 6 basis points to 4.135%. Consequently, Japanese and South Korean stock indices declined sharply on

According to Korean Economic TV, Time Asset Management's 'TIME US Dividend Dow Jones Active ETF' was delisted on August 19, 2026, after delivering a one-year return of 36.06%—approximately 9.42 percentage points above its benchmark index. The delisting occurred due to the fund's correlation

Germany's ZEW economic sentiment index came in at -61.1 in August, surpassing the forecast of -69.3 and improving from July's -77.6, according to official data released today.

Germany's ZEW Economic Sentiment Index rose to 34.2 in August, beating expectations of 30 and up from the previous month's reading of 26.3.

Germany's ZEW Economic Sentiment Index came in at -61.1 in August, beating the forecast of -69.5 and improving from the previous month's -77.6.

According to Ameriprise Financial chief strategist Anthony Saglimbene, 30-year U.S. Treasury yields surged to 5.31% on August 17, marking the highest level since 2007 amid investor concerns over federal fiscal deterioration and U.S.-Iran tensions. The Congressional Budget Office projects a 1.9

According to Baker Micro's announcement, the Hong Kong-listed semiconductor company expects H1 2026 net profit of approximately RMB 100–108 million, up 30–40% year-over-year, with revenue of RMB 321–335 million, up 10–15% year-over-year. The company attributed the growth to sustained demand for

The Eurozone ZEW Economic Sentiment Index rose to 31.4 in August, up from 23.4 in July, reflecting increased economic optimism in the region.

According to Wall Street Journal, global diesel supply is tightening as Russian and Middle Eastern disruptions force markets to compete for U.S. fuel. As of last week, European diesel benchmark prices surged to $167 per barrel, up sharply from $87 a year prior. U.S. distillate exports (including die

According to Iran's Press TV, the country's non-oil exports and imports reached $15 billion and $17 billion respectively since early 2026, declining an average of 24% compared to the same period last year, according to statements from Iranian

According to Wuling Motors (00305) announcement, the company forecasts net profit of approximately 630 million yuan for the six months ended June 30, 2026, a 27% decline compared to 858.09 million yuan in the same period of 2025. Profit attributable to parent company shareholders is expected to

IonQ reported record Q2 2026 revenue of $80.05 million, up 287% year-over-year, and closed its $1.8 billion acquisition of SkyWater Technology on 31 July 2026 — yet the company simultaneously posted a $1.87 billion net loss for the quarter. The loss was driven almost entirely by a $1.649 billion