Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

Hong Kong stock index futures rose in the night session as of 10:26 p.m. on August 14. The August Hang Seng Index futures contract reported 25,247 points, up 153 points or 0.61%, trading at a 130-point premium. The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index futures stood at 8,383 points, up 54 points or 0.65

According to Zhitong Finance, Beiyou Green Group (01397) issued a profit warning for the six months ended June 30, 2026, guiding net profit of 27–30 million HKD, down 49–54% year-over-year from 58.8 million HKD in the same period of 2025. The decline was attributed to lower revenue and gross

According to LSEG Lipper data, global equity funds recorded net inflows of $18.62 billion in the week ending August 12, extending their 12-week winning streak. The MSCI All-Country World Index hit a record high of 1,163.05 points on Wednesday, climbing 2.85% for the week—its best performance since A

According to an announcement by Nesting Home (01497), the company will distribute an interim dividend of RMB 2.17 per 10 shares on September 24, 2026.

According to the filing, biotech firm Boann Biology (06955) expects a net loss attributable to shareholders of between 79 and 89 million yuan for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared with a net profit of 21 million yuan in the same period of 2025. The turnaround to losses is primarily attrib

China Technology Group (01725) announced on August 14 that it expects to record profit attributable to equity holders of at least 100 million CNY for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to a loss of approximately 32.4 million CNY in the same period of 2025. The turnaround was primarily

Crypto.com expanded its surveillance partnership with Solidus Labs to monitor prediction markets and tokenized securities, extending a relationship that previously covered digital asset trading operations. The HALO platform combines orders, trades, user behavior, blockchain activity, social media

According to ChainCatcher and Gate market data, Broadcom (AVGO.O) fell 5% today, posting the largest decline among S&P 500 components.

According to a disclosure statement, Asia Networking Technology (00679) expects a net loss of no more than HK$20 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to a net profit of HK$14.4 million in the same period last year. The company's electroplating equipment division revenue

According to BlockBeats, on August 14, as the S&P 500 continued to reach record highs, institutional investors shifted focus from downside risks to "fear of missing out" on gains. The index has climbed approximately 23% since late March, driven by strong corporate earnings, easing inflation, and

According to the announcement, Sicheng Holdings (01486) expects a loss of HK$13 million to HK$15 million for the first half of 2026 ended June 30, swinging from a profit of approximately HK$51 million in the same period of 2025, which included a one-time other income of about HK$49 million related t

ARK Invest purchased 106,941 Cerebras Systems shares worth $28.02 million on August 13, according to the firm's daily trade disclosures. The purchase came after Cerebras stock dropped 12% following its earnings report, with shares falling nearly 3% at market open on Friday. ARK split the Cerebras ac

According to ARK Invest's daily trade disclosures, the firm purchased 106,941 Cerebras (CBRS) shares worth $28.02 million on August 13. The purchases were split between the ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK) and ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (ARKW). CBRS stock declined nearly 3% at market open

According to Bloomberg, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren wrote to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on August 13, demanding the Trump administration explain the rationale for its yen market intervention. In her letter, Warren stated the government has yet to provide detailed justification or formally di

UBS strategists forecast gold prices will rise toward $5,000 per ounce in the first half of 2027, driven by lower real interest rates, a weaker U.S. dollar, and strong central bank demand. Gold recently broke above the $4,250 resistance level for the first time in two months, supported by reported

According to Jin10 data, U.S. natural gas futures rose on Friday, August 14, gaining 3.4 cents as weather forecasts predict high temperatures in coming weeks, particularly across the South, driving increased air conditioning usage and gas-fired power generation demand. Flows to liquefied natural gas

According to Bitget, U.S. storage stocks rallied strongly on August 14, with Sandisk (SNDK.O) rising over 9%, Seagate Technology (STX.O) up 7.2%, and Western Digital (WDC.O) gaining 4.5%. Micron Technology (MU.O) and SK Hynix (SKHY.O) each rose over 3.5%.

According to Coinpedia, J.P. Morgan increased its Bitcoin ETF holdings in the second quarter, as disclosed in its 13F filing with the SEC. The bank held approximately 10.4 million shares of BlackRock's IBIT as of June 30, valued at $355.7 million, up from 8.3 million shares worth $162 million in

President Donald Trump announced import tariffs on foreign-made drone components on Friday, triggering rallies in US drone stocks. The White House stated the tariffs aim to expand US drone production rapidly to ensure national and economic security, citing cybersecurity concerns from outsourcing

Kim Sang-yul, head of Mirae Asset Global Investments' Global ETF division, assessed the semiconductor industry outlook in an interview with 한국경제TV, recommending portfolio diversification beyond memory chips. Kim interpreted the July semiconductor stock correction as a natural pullback following