Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Rosenberg Research, on October 1, Jeffrey Gundlach, CEO of DoubleLine Capital, warned that the U.S. stock market appears sound on the surface but is rotting from within. He cited data showing 80% of S&P 500 constituents

According to CME COMEX data, December gold futures rose 0.35% to $4,201.50 per troy ounce on September 30 (U.S. Eastern Time). The surge was driven by a sharp decline in U.S. Treasury yields amid risk-off sentiment; the 2-year yield fell over 14 basis points, while the 10-year yield dropped

According to the Wall Street Journal, Authentic Brands Group is in discussions to acquire toy maker Mattel at a valuation potentially exceeding $20 per share. Following the news, Mattel shares surged 36%. Both Mattel and Authentic declined to comment on the matter, citing company policy not to

The San Francisco Federal Reserve published research on September 28, 2026, showing that stablecoin issuers have become substantial buyers of US Treasury securities, offsetting more than 40% of the decline in Chinese holdings since 2021. According to the research, issuers collectively added

Citi raised its 12-month Bitcoin target to $113,000 from $82,000 and its Ether target to $3,028 from $2,240 as ETF flows reverse. Bitcoin was trading around $84,300 Thursday, after briefly topping $85,500 Wednesday following softer-than-expected U.S. PCE inflation data, putting Citi's new target rou

On Thursday, the U.S. Trade Representative held discussions with European Union partners regarding diesel export matters, according to the official statement.

According to Citi, the bank raised its 12-month Bitcoin target to $113,000 from $82,000 on Thursday, and lifted its Ether target to $3,028 from $2,240. At current spot prices of $84,300 and $2,683 respectively, the new targets imply approximately 34% upside for Bitcoin and 13% for Ether. The

According to the Investment Company Institute (ICI), U.S. money market assets declined to $7.89 trillion.

On Thursday (October 1) at the U.S. close, the ICE Dollar Index rose 0.61% to 102.070, with an intraday range of 101.459-102.207. The Bloomberg Dollar Index gained 0.43% to 1224.81, trading between 1219.23-1226.89 during the

According to reports citing sources, Disney's television division is undergoing restructuring with hundreds of layoffs planned. The company cut more than 300 employees on Tuesday, with most positions eliminated from human resources and information technology departments. Senior management is

Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson stated on October 1 that more time may be needed to determine whether additional interest rate hikes are necessary. Jefferson explained that while inflation has remained elevated for an extended period, multiple economic shocks require careful

Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson stated on October 1 that more time may be needed to determine whether further interest rate increases are necessary. Speaking at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Jefferson said future policy adjustments must be decided through careful

U.S. District Judge P. Kevin Castel rejected Alphabet Inc.'s Google's attempt to challenge damage calculations on Wednesday, allowing jury trials to proceed over alleged ad-tech monopolization. The ruling permits publishers to seek over $3.2 billion in damages through multiple lawsuits filed in

According to U.S. Trade Representative Gail, U.S. merchandise exports are on track to set a record this year (2026).

U.S. District Judge P. Kevin Castel of the Southern District of New York ruled on Wednesday that Google could face over $3.2 billion in damages from publishers over its ad exchange practices. The judge rejected Alphabet Inc.'s attempt to contest damage estimates from approximately 5,000 publishers,

According to Jin10, on October 2, U.S. Energy Secretary Wright expressed high confidence that Europe will release emergency diesel stockpiles to help ease global fuel price pressures, stating that "positive news may be forthcoming." The Trump administration has previously requested Germany and

Tencent has reportedly signed a $7 billion agreement with Oracle to lease 100,000 AI chips hosted in data centers outside China, according to Financial Times. The deal spans multiple Oracle facilities in Southeast Asia and requires around 30% upfront payment. Neither Tencent nor Oracle has

According to Financial Times, Tencent has signed a $7 billion agreement with Oracle to lease approximately 100,000 AI chips through Oracle data centers in Southeast Asia. The deal requires around 30% of the contract value upfront. Neither Tencent nor Oracle has publicly confirmed the agreement;

Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix led South Korean stocks higher on October 1st, with the KOSPI index rising 1.95% to 2571.35 and the KOSDAQ gaining 4.48% to 894.29, as Micron's strong earnings and positive September export data eased concerns about the semiconductor sector. The rally occurred as the

According to South Korea's stock exchange, on October 1, KOSPI rose 1.95% to 6971.35 and KOSDAQ gained 4.48% to 894.29, driven by strong results from Micron and robust September exports. Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, which launched major share buyback programs in late August, are nearing the