Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

Bitcoin rose toward $79,000 on Friday after August inflation data showed mixed signals ahead of the Federal Reserve's rate decision. The Consumer Price Index rose 3.4% year over year and 0.4% month over month, matching consensus, while core inflation cooled to 2.4% annually—its lowest since

According to Dabrowski, a member of Poland's central bank monetary policy committee, the central bank is expected to keep interest rates unchanged through the second quarter of 2027.

On September 11, Germany's DAX 30 Index closed up 0.68% to 25,532.81 points, down approximately 2% for the week. France's stock index gained 0.67%, Italy's rose 1.10% with its banking index up 1.55%, and the UK index

According to Lookonchain, U.S. Bitcoin ETF saw net outflows of 3,391 BTC today (September 11), compared with 2,921 BTC outflows over the past 7 days. Ethereum ETF recorded net outflows of 17,723 ETH today, versus 21,062 ETH outflows in the past

According to Bloomberg, GTCR is in talks to acquire SPS Commerce, a software development company, as of September 11. The financial terms of the potential transaction were not disclosed.

Traders raised bets on a Federal Reserve rate hike after U.S. core inflation data came in hotter than expected, with markets now pricing in a 90% probability of a rate increase next week. Interest rate swaps indicate traders expect two additional rate hikes by the end of 2026, as persistent price pr

From 14:30 to 14:45 on September 11, 2026 (UTC), BTC plunged 0.50% over the 15-minute period, with its price retreating to the 78,562.9–79,046.3 USDT range and an Ampl of 0.61%. BTC had rebounded for two consecutive days, gaining approximately 2.58% over the past 24 hours, before short-term technical overbought signals triggered profit-taking. The main drivers of this move were escalating geopolitical conflict in the Middle East and hotter-than-expected U.S. inflation data. The U.S. military car

Strategy Inc. expanded its preferred stock repurchase program to $2 billion while making no Bitcoin purchases or sales during the week ending 7 September, according to a regulatory filing. The company repurchased $176.3 million of its STRC preferred shares as its Bitcoin holdings remained

According to a regulatory filing, Strategy Inc. expanded its preferred stock repurchase program to $2 billion, doubling the prior authorization of $1 billion, while making no Bitcoin purchases or sales during the week ending 7 September. Between 31 August and 7 September, the company

According to U.S. Department of Labor data released on September 11, U.S. consumer prices rose 0.4% month-over-month in August on a seasonally adjusted basis, matching market expectations. Year-over-year, the headline CPI increased 3.4%. Core CPI, which excludes volatile food and energy prices,

According to Venezuela's interim president Rodriguez, Venezuela will share oil and gas resources with Suriname as of September 11. The statement reflects regional resource cooperation efforts between the two neighboring

According to ChainCatcher, The Smarter Web Company announced plans to launch the UK's first bitcoin-backed preference shares, subject to shareholder approval. The company aims to raise $20 million to $34 million through a potential IPO, with proceeds earmarked for increasing bitcoin holdings and

Nokia and Engie will enter the Euro Stoxx 50 before European markets open on 21 September, replacing Volkswagen and Wolters Kluwer after the latest index review. The reshuffle was announced on 1 September and follows STOXX's regular annual review of the STOXX Blue-Chip Indices. The changes are

According to STOXX, Nokia and Engie will enter the Euro Stoxx 50 on September 21, 2026, replacing Volkswagen and Wolters Kluwer following the latest annual index review. Nokia's return ends a one-year absence from Europe's leading blue-chip benchmark, while Volkswagen exits the index for the first t

According to Foresight News and data tracked by Ember, a whale's $70 million BTC long position was fully liquidated after BTC price dropped to $76,046 following CPI data release at 20:30 UTC, resulting in a $1.6 million loss. The position's liquidation price was $76,308. Shortly after the price

According to CoinDesk's August 2026 Exchange Review, Gate ranked third globally in RWA perpetual trading on September 11, with volume surging 158% month over month to $64.7 billion and market share jumping from 5.32% to 12.6%. Stock perpetual trading volume grew 308% MoM for the third consecutive mo

According to Jin10, on Sept 11, Hungary announced fuel subsidies of 20,000 forint (approximately $64) per diesel vehicle through year-end, with monthly distributions of 5,000 forint. Prime Minister Viktor Orban said the measure targets approximately one million vehicles with engines under 150

According to Federal Reserve data, on September 10, the secured overnight financing rate (SOFR) fell to 3.62% from 3.64% the previous day. The effective federal funds rate held steady at 3.63% for a second consecutive day.

According to Saudi Arabian logistics magazine Middle East Logistics, only 6 vessels transited the Bab el-Mandeb Strait on September 10, down sharply from 30 vessels on September 9, following Houthi forces' capture of the Red Sea port city of Mokha. Ship traffic on September 8 and 7 totaled 26 and 29