Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

Bitcoin treasury company Strategy sold approximately $333.7 million worth of MSTR shares between Aug. 10 and Aug. 16, according to an 8-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday. The firm sold 3,358,866 MSTR shares but did not buy or sell any bitcoin during the period. The

According to an 8-K filing with the U.S. SEC, Strategy held steady on its Bitcoin holdings during August 10-16, maintaining 840,447 BTC with a cumulative cost basis of approximately $63.36 billion. The company raised $333.7 million through its at-the-market (ATM) offering and repurchased Series C p

According to a company announcement on August 17, 2026, China State Securities (01375) disclosed that its wholly-owned subsidiaries Zhongding Kaiyuan, Zhongyuan Jinxiang, along with Jinxiang Relay Fund and Luoyang Cultural Tourism Fund, have entered into a partnership agreement. The partnership

According to Strive's 8-K filing, the company added 79 Bitcoin during the period of August 10–14 at an average price of approximately $63,231 per BTC, inclusive of fees. As of August 14, Strive's total Bitcoin holdings increased from 20,167 to 20,246 BTC. The company also holds 505,000 shares of

According to FactSet Research and Wall Street analysts, the S&P 500's 12-month median target price stands at 9,106 points, implying a 17% upside from current levels around 7,786. This forecast significantly exceeds the index's historical 20-year average annual return of 9.5% (excluding dividends). A

According to Smart Finance, Haowen Holdings (08019) reported midterm results for 2026, with revenue of approximately 24.631 million yuan, up 12.7% year-over-year. The company swung to profitability, recording net profit of 13.571 million yuan compared to a loss in the prior-year

According to its announcement, Jiami Technology (08198) issued a profit warning for the six months ended June 30, 2026, expecting net losses of at least HKD 54 million, compared to HKD 33 million losses in the same period of 2025. The significant increase in losses is primarily due to increased

According to Hong Kong Stock Exchange data, CENTURY GREAT INVESTMENTS LIMITED reduced its stake in Hongwei Asia (08191) by 9.558 million shares at HK$0.137 per share on August 13, totaling approximately HK$1.3094 million. Following the transaction, the entity held 36.594 million shares,

According to Hong Kong Stock Exchange data, on August 13, chairman and CEO Huang Biqun increased holdings in Jun Bai Yan Group (08372) by 2 million shares at HK$0.145 per share for a total of HK$2.9 million. Following the transaction, Huang's total holdings reached approximately 568 million shares,

According to Zhitong Finance, China Gold International (2099.HK) announced on August 17 that its slope stabilization plan for the Changshanghao gold mine has been approved. The company expects to complete critical remediation works required for mining recovery within approximately one month after th

According to Hong Kong Stock Exchange data, E Fund Management (易方达基金) reduced its holdings in Shenwan Hongyuan (06806) by 4.015 million shares on August 11, with each share priced at HK$2.5108, totaling

According to its announcement, Tinjie Environment (01527) guided for mid-year net profit of approximately 126 million RMB for the six months ended June 30, 2026, representing an increase of about 698% from approximately 15.84 million RMB in the same period last year. The surge was primarily driven b

According to Hong Kong Stock Exchange data, on July 31, ND Medical Technology Limited reduced its stake in China Frontier Technology Group (01661) by 2.238 million shares at HK$1.7167 per share, totaling HK$3.842 million. Following the transaction, the company holds 9.52 million shares,

Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate crude prices rose Monday as reduced shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and stalled U.S.-Iran negotiations renewed Middle East supply concerns. Brent crude futures climbed as much as 1% to $89.40 a barrel and traded near $89.20 by 0229 GMT, while WTI

Chevron is preparing a multi-well exploration program, with plans to include drilling of the Nabba-1X well in Namibia by the end of 2026.

Brazil's economic activity in June grew 2.35% year-over-year, beating the market expectation of 2.30%. Month-over-month, the activity declined 0.64%, a steeper contraction than the forecasted decline of 0.50%.

On August 17, Shanghai Gold Exchange gold T+D contract rose 1.48% to 953.49 yuan per gram at the evening session opening, while silver T+D surged 2.73% to 16,040 yuan per kilogram.

According to Reuters ship-tracking data cited Monday (August 17), crude oil prices rose as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz slowed sharply, renewed concerns about Middle East supply. Brent crude futures climbed to $89.40 and WTI reached $82.83, with both benchmarks gaining over 5% last week.

Canada's consumer confidence index reached 53.4 as of August 14, up from 53.0 in the prior period, according to national economic data. The 0.4-point gain suggests a slight improvement in overall economic sentiment among Canadian

According to a Reuters survey conducted from August 12-17, approximately 80% of 104 surveyed economists expect the Federal Reserve to maintain the federal funds rate at its current target range of 3.50% to 3.75% through the end of 2026, with 90% predicting the Fed will hold rates at its