Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

The ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) cut its Philippine growth forecasts for 2026 and 2027, pointing to the combined negative impacts from the Middle East energy shock and a slowdown in public investment linked to the flood control controversy. AMRO now expects the Philippine economy to

According to AMRO, on October 5, the organization cut its 2026 Philippine GDP growth forecast to 3.3% from 4.1%, and its 2027 forecast to 4.6% from 5.5%. AMRO chief economist Dong He cited the Middle East energy shock and a slowdown in public investment linked to flood control corruption

According to Arkham on-chain data, Morgan Stanley added approximately 83 Bitcoin through its spot Bitcoin ETF MSBT, bringing total holdings to 10,519 BTC valued at approximately $903 million.

According to Arkham's announcement on X, Morgan Stanley's Bitcoin ETF (MSBT) holds 10,519 Bitcoin, valued at $904 million. MSBT began trading on NYSE Arca in April, and Arkham said it identified and publicly disclosed the ETF's on-chain address within a week of the

According to ChainCatcher, Morgan Stanley strategists led by Michael Wilson said that U.S. stock valuations have declined sharply since early summer, raising investment appeal in certain market sectors. The capital goods sector stands out, with earnings expectations seeing the most significant

According to the UK Maritime Trade Operations Office (UKMTO), on October 5, Iranian Revolutionary Guard forces intercepted a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz approximately 11 nautical miles north of Khasab. The vessel received a radio call instructing it to turn back or face attack; the tanker

The Philippine Department of Energy announced fuel price adjustments effective October 6, with gasoline rising P1.93 per liter, diesel falling P1.30 per liter, and kerosene increasing P3.30 per liter. The mixed adjustment follows a September 29 rollback after three consecutive weeks of steep increas

According to the Department of Energy, gasoline and kerosene prices will increase starting October 6, while diesel prices will see a slight rollback for the week of October 6-12. Gasoline prices will rise by P1.93 per liter, kerosene by P3.30 per liter, and diesel will decline by P1.30 per liter.

According to Seoul Economic Daily, Korea Investment & Securities led the third-quarter merger and acquisition financing market in South Korea, arranging 1.3 trillion won across five deals. The firm underwrite Carlyle Group's approximately 1 trillion won acquisition of Chungho Nice, providing 315.2

According to Reuters, the Indian rupee is expected to hover near record lows through year-end 2026 and into 2027. The survey projects exchange rates of 96.10 by December 2026, 96.50 by March 2027, and further depreciation of approximately 1% to 97.50 by

Cerebras stocks climbed 6% in premarket trading Monday after OpenAI CEO Sam Altman called the AI chipmaker a 'close partner' in a post on X Friday. The rebound followed a 20% stock plunge last week to its lowest price after OpenAI revealed it would power its 'Ultrafast' mode for GPT-6.1 Sol with

Korean retail investors' net purchases of US stocks fell 49.0% month-over-month in September to $1.0128 billion, marking the second consecutive month of halved buying activity, according to data released on the 5th by the Korea Securities Depository. The September figure represents a 78.4% decline c

According to Korea Exchange and Clearing Corporation, South Korean retail investors' net purchases of U.S. stocks fell to $1.01 billion in September, down 78% from July and 49% from August. Meanwhile, net bond purchases reached $1.36 billion, exceeding stock purchases by $361 million. The shift

According to CNBC, Cerebras Systems (CBRS) stock climbed 6.3% to $177 per share in premarket trading on Monday, rebounding from last week's 20% decline. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said on Friday that Cerebras is a "close partner" with "deep engagement pushing on the frontiers of speed," reassuring

Canadian energy company Cenovus announced it will acquire Athabasca Oil for CAD 12.00 per share in a combination of cash and stock.

Bitcoin rose 6.33% over the last month, overcoming the traditional 'Red September' downturn with positive returns, according to global crypto data platform CoinMarketCap on the 5th. The monthly gain peaked at 7.33% mid-month before a late correction trimmed some gains. The rally was driven by

According to QCP Capital on October 5, Bitcoin needs to hold above $87,200 to confirm the next uptrend, while Ethereum is trading within a $2,650–$2,800 range near $2,725 with a cautiously bullish outlook. The analysis comes as macro sentiment has shifted significantly over the past three weeks, wit

South Korean retail investors, known as 'Seohaggaemi,' shifted from aggressive semiconductor bets to defensive investments last month, selling $1.08 billion in leveraged semiconductor ETFs while purchasing $290 million in ultra-short-term US Treasury ETFs. The sell-off was driven by concerns over in

Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix face downward revisions to earnings forecasts as the won-dollar exchange rate decline impacts revenue calculations. According to financial data provider FnGuide on the 5th, Samsung Electronics' Q4 operating profit forecast stands at 119.1464 trillion won, down 3.4919

Analysts at Herald Money Festa 2026 recommended Korean shipbuilding stocks as AI investment beneficiaries on 2일 and 3일. Choi Chang-gyu of Mirae Asset ETF Consulting stated hyperscalers' capital expenditure will reach $1.2 trillion next year, highlighting Hyundai Heavy Industries and Hanwha Engine as