Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

On Monday, August 17, ICE cocoa futures surged 5.28% to $6,078 per ton, while London cocoa futures climbed 4.69%. The broader commodity complex also advanced, with ICE raw sugar up 1.81%, ICE white sugar up 2.37%, and Arabica coffee futures

According to Money Today, premium burger chain Shake Shack's stock surged 44% from its June lows to $74.33 following stronger-than-expected second quarter earnings released recently. The company reported Q2 revenue

The Korean stock market's KOSPI 200 volatility index fell 36% from July 30 to the 14th, closing at 55.31, following financial authorities' leverage regulations on single-stock leveraged products. The decline occurred as the KOSPI index rose 719.17 points over five trading days to close at 6977.94 on

According to Bloomberg, CBOT soybean futures rose 1.97% to $12.16 per bushel on August 17, while soybean oil futures surged 2.62% on the day. The Bloomberg Commodity Index grain classification climbed 1.14% to 32.4651 points. CBOT corn futures gained 1.19% to $4.89 per bushel.

South Korea's stock market showed signs of stabilization on August 14 as regulatory measures eased market volatility, with the KOSPI 200 Volatility Index dropping 36% to 55.31, according to the Korea Exchange. The KOSPI index closed at 6,977.94, rising 719.17 points over the previous five trading

According to the Times, U.S. Trade Representative Grier said on Sunday that President Trump's threat to impose 100% tariffs on the United Kingdom is "not an empty threat," indicating the administration's commitment to the trade

At 03:00 Beijing time, onshore Chinese yuan (CNY) closed at 6.7417 against the U.S. dollar, up 5 points from Friday night's close. Trading volume reached 31.147 billion USD.

Glassnode, a leading on-chain analysis platform, stated that Bitcoin is not benefiting from current capital rotation as weak US consumer confidence drives investors toward equities and AI-related assets. According to Glassnode, consumer confidence in the US has fallen to a record low while stocks co

According to Glassnode, in a recent report, Bitcoin remains stuck between its realized on-chain cost of approximately $63,000 and the average cost level for short-term investors of $68,700, as capital rotates to US equities and AI-focused assets rather than benefiting Bitcoin. Glassnode notes

Michael Saylor, executive chairman of MicroStrategy, stated the company is prioritizing the establishment of a $4.8 billion cash reserve to support its STRC preferred stock initiative, with stock buybacks no longer a near-term priority. The focus remains on building capital reserves to sustain the s

Paramount Skydance filed Monday to require state attorneys general blocking its Warner Bros. Discovery merger to post a $1.88 billion bond covering delay-related costs. The bond request stems from a July lawsuit filed by 12 state AGs led by California's Rob Bonta challenging the proposed $110 billio

According to CNBC, Paramount filed a motion Monday requesting a $1.88 billion bond from the state attorneys general blocking its $110 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery to cover the costs of the deal's delay. Under the merger agreement, Paramount began paying WBD shareholders 25 cents per s

According to CNBC, Thomas Mazloum, chairman of Disney Experiences, announced at the company's D23 Expo in Anaheim on Saturday that Expedition Everest's Yeti animatronic will be repaired for the first time since becoming stationary in 2006. The announcement also included the return of fan-favorite ch

U.S. Energy Secretary Pete Wright said the government will announce measures in the coming days to help refineries increase fuel production.

Big Tech firms issued approximately $200 billion in corporate bonds to fund AI infrastructure investments, representing 25% of the US Treasury's mid-to-long-term net bond issuance that private investors must absorb, according to Nomura Securities. Total US investment-grade corporate bond issuance re

According to Bloomberg on August 17, Big Tech companies' surge in bond issuance for AI infrastructure investment is competing with the U.S. government for investor funds, constraining long-term Treasury yield declines. Major tech firms borrowed approximately $200 billion this year, equivalent to 25%

According to Jin10, the 30-year U.S. Treasury yield rose above 4 basis points to 5.311% on Monday, marking its highest level since June 2007. The 10-year yield, a key benchmark for mortgages and consumer lending, climbed over 2 basis points to 4.724%. The move follows the expiration of a 60-day

According to Shanghai Futures Exchange data, the SGX crude oil futures contract 2609 rose 4.91% during the overnight session on August 17, closing at 596.50 yuan per barrel. Shanghai gold rose 0.41% and Shanghai silver rose 0.82% in the same session.

According to the Shanghai Gold Exchange, gold T+D closed up 0.37% at 955.07 yuan per gram on August 17 evening. Silver T+D rose 0.49% to 16,080 yuan per kilogram on the same session.

According to Jin10, at the overnight close on August 18, Shanghai gold futures rose 0.41% to 958 yuan/gram, Shanghai silver futures gained 0.82% to 16,134 yuan/kg, and SC crude oil futures surged 4.91% to 597