Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Barclays, the U.S. 30-year Treasury yield could reach 6% on September 29 if AI-driven investments continue to accelerate productivity growth. Stronger productivity would enable faster economic expansion and force markets to raise long-term expectations for Federal Reserve rates,

South Korea's Financial Supervisory Service received 78,979 financial complaints in the first half of this year, a 39.5% increase from the same period last year. The surge was driven by disputes over insurance claim payments, stock and ETF trading issues, and customer complaints related to SpaceX

According to South Korea's Financial Supervisory Service, financial complaints surged 39.5% to 78,979 cases in the first half of 2026 compared to the same period last year. Insurance complaints drove over half of the increase at 39,963 cases, up 11,826 year-over-year. Securities complaints

Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee member Taylor said on September 29 that the current policy stance is already sufficiently restrictive.

According to Smart Finance, Maoyeye International (00848) and offer party W.F Group Limited jointly announced that on September 16, 2026, the offer party requested the board to propose privatization of the company to shareholders. The delisting price is set at HK$0.208 per share, representing a 110.

US Treasury bond prices rose on the morning of September 29 (US Eastern Time), pushing yields lower across maturities. The 10-year Treasury yield fell 2.00 basis points to 5.220%, while the 2-year yield dropped 0.60 basis points to 4.918%, according to Yonhap Infomax's overseas interest rate

The European Union confirmed on September 29 that crude oil supply across the bloc remains stable despite elevated diesel and jet fuel prices. Walter Bloomberg reported that the Oil Coordination Group held a meeting that day to review regional crude supply conditions. The review found no supply

According to Smart Financial App, Hang Ho Group (00513) reported on September 29, 2026, an annual loss attributable to shareholders of HK$626 million for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2026, a 141.55% increase compared to the same period last year. Group revenue fell to HK$420 million, down 28.39% y

European stock indices closed mixed on September 29. Germany's DAX 30 index rose 0.12% to 25,405.74 points, while France's benchmark fell 0.41% and the UK index declined 0.38%. Italy's main index gained 0.08%, though its banking subindex

From 15:00 to 15:15 (UTC) on September 29, 2026, BTC’s 15-minute candle closed 0.39% lower, with prices fluctuating between 83,363.8 and 83,762.6 USDT—a 0.48% range. Its 24-hour gain stood at 1.30%, amid generally low-volatility, low-volume trading. The move lacked a crypto-native catalyst and was driven primarily by macroeconomic and geopolitical factors, combined with a technical rebound. Trump rejected Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, pushing Brent crude above $105 per barrel a

European equity indices closed with mixed performance on September 29. The STOXX 600 index finished down 0.02% at 638.57 points, while the Eurozone STOXX 50 index rose 0.44% to 6,328.77 points. The FTSE Eurotop 300 index advanced 0.03% to 2,551.31 points.

According to Yonhap Infomax, on September 29 (U.S. Eastern Time), the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield fell 2.00 basis points to 5.220% from the previous trading day's 3 p.m. close, while the 2-year yield declined 0.60bp to 4.918%. The 30-year yield dropped 1.60bp to 5.546%. The decline was driven by a

ICE cotton futures for December delivery fell 4% today, breaking below 80 cents per pound and marking the lowest intraday level since July 30.

North Sea crude varieties supporting the Brent benchmark are expected to supply an average of 514,000 barrels per day in November, up 3.2% from 498,000 barrels per day in October, according to shipping

US asset management firm Strive purchased 1,107 Bitcoin for $94.5 million from the 21st to 25th, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The average purchase price including fees was $85,396 per Bitcoin. Strive has adopted a 'treasury strategy' that involves

Cho Hong-rae, CEO of Quarterback Asset Management, stated in an interview on the 23rd that US stocks historically rally starting 7 weeks before midterm elections, identifying the last week of September (September 28-October 2) as the statistical entry point based on nearly 100 years of data

According to Smart Finance App, Jia Ning Na (00126) signed a financing agreement today (September 29) for a term loan of up to HK$258.26 million for a joint venture property development project in Hong Kong's Kowloon. The loan will be used to refinance property acquisition costs and finance up to 75

According to Cho Hong-rae, CEO of Quarterback Asset Management, historical data spanning nearly 100 years shows that U.S. stock markets typically form a bottom and begin rallying starting the week of September 28, seven weeks before the November midterm elections. Cho stated in a September 23

According to Decrypt and SEC filings, U.S. asset manager Strived purchased 1,107 Bitcoin between September 21-25, spending $94.5 million at an average price of $85,396 per BTC. The acquisition brings Strived's total holdings to 27,462 BTC, valued at approximately $2.3 billion and ranking fifth

On September 29, 2026, from 15:00 to 15:15 UTC, ETH’s 15-minute candlestick Return % was -0.66%, with a price range of 2,690.46–2,711.75 USDT and an amplitude of 0.79%. The primary driver of this price move was the slowdown in BitMine Immersion Technologies’ accumulation. Although the company holds more than 6 million ETH, equivalent to 4.9% of the circulating supply, its purchases this week fell to a six-week low, weakening short-term marginal buying pressure and preventing the price from exten