Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

Accenture reported fourth quarter revenue of $18.7 billion, exceeding market expectations of $18.04 billion. Diluted earnings per share reached $3.29 in Q4 2026, compared to $2.25 in the year-ago period. The company issued 2027 guidance of $14.39 to $14.81 per share.

According to its annual results statement, Zhong Neng Group (00131) reported revenue of 442 million HKD for the year ended June 30, 2026, up 162.34% year-over-year. The company's net profit attributable to shareholders reached 104 million HKD, a turnaround from a prior-year loss. Basic earnings

According to the announcement, Liantuo Auto (07489) delivered 13,025 vehicles in September 2026 and 115,481 vehicles in the first nine months of 2026, up 19% year-over-year. On September 22, the company launched its flagship luxury MPV Mengxiang 9, positioned in the 500,000 yuan-and-above segment, f

According to Reuters, ConocoPhillips on Thursday said it is evaluating a potential sale of its Norwegian operations and UK Teeside assets after receiving an unsolicited acquisition offer. The company stated

According to sources familiar with the matter, TSMC is considering building multiple wafer fabs in Texas this year as part of its U.S. chip manufacturing expansion, contingent on Congress extending advanced manufacturing tax credits set to expire by year-end. The company has already invested $265 b

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung stated the Alaska LNG project requires confirmed commercial viability and compliance with domestic legal procedures as preconditions for participation. The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy expressed regret to US Commerce Secretary Lutnick for

According to Guzhitong Finance, Taie Finance (01915) reported a net loss attributable to parent company shareholders of 1.07 billion yuan for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to a profit in the prior year, representing a swing of 12,898.9%. The group generated interest income of 31.79

The European Union announced that the Oil Coordination Group's next meeting is scheduled for October 15.

According to Guru Club, on October 1, the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) rose 15 points. The euro declined 0.5% against the U.S. dollar; sterling fell 0.5% to 1.3198, the lowest since June 29; the New Zealand dollar retreated

According to EU Commission spokesperson, today (October 1) the EU and U.S. government are maintaining high-level contacts regarding the current oil market situation.

According to Nippon TV, Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae stated on October 1 that government efforts aimed to strengthen yen confidence, not manipulate the currency, and focused on enhancing Japan's economic competitiveness. The dollar/yen exchange rate surged to 158.258 yen as of 5:05 p.m.,

According to Reuters citing IPO filing disclosures, Broadcom has agreed to provide Anthropic with up to $42 billion in loans to finance infrastructure spending. As part of the financing arrangement, Anthropic is expected to become Broadcom's largest customer for its core chip design business next

U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded approximately $6.34 billion in net inflows during Q3 2026 (July-September), marking their strongest quarter of the year. This represents a major turnaround from Q2, when the funds experienced roughly $5 billion in net outflows. Bitcoin

POSCO sold 20.28 million shares of Woori Financial Group on the 1st through an after-hours block deal, the company announced. The transaction, valued at 676.5 billion won, is part of POSCO Group's ongoing non-core asset restructuring. The holding company POSCO Holdings previously divested stakes in

According to Seoul Bond Market data on October 1, South Korea's interest rate swap (IRS) curve steepened as short-term rates declined while longer-term rates rose. The 1-year IRS fell 2.00 basis points to 3.6825%, while the 5-year rate climbed

According to Yonhap Infomax, on October 1, UK 30-year gilt yields surged to 6.0575%, breaching 6% for the first time since 1998. UK 10-year gilt yields also jumped to 5.5242%, marking the highest level since 2007. Simultaneously, US 10-year Treasury yields climbed to 5.3470%, reaching their highest

The 10-year US Treasury yield surged more than 0.5 percentage point in September to 5.3%, the highest level since 2007, according to the Financial Times reported on October 1. The sharp rise, which marked the biggest monthly increase since 2022, triggered a cycle of forced selling by financial

The Korean Integrated Management Account (IMA) market has exceeded 4 trillion won in size within 10 months of initial product launches by securities firms including Mirae Asset Securities and Korea Investment & Securities. Mirae Asset IMA No.1 recorded an 11.48% return in Q2 and 11.88% cumulative re

According to Maeil Business Newspaper, on September 29, NH Investment & Securities launched South Korea's first short-term integrated management account (IMA) product as the composite investment account market surpassed 4 trillion won. Meanwhile, Mirae Asset Securities' IMA No. 1 posted a