Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

The South Korean government announced on August 13 that starting January 1, 2026, non-resident single-home owners in the Seoul metropolitan area will be prohibited from obtaining jeonse loans. The Financial Services Commission stated the measure aims to prevent excessive borrowing through

According to market chatter, private credit firms have rebranded asset-backed securities (ABS) as "Anything But Software" in industry terminology, reflecting a sharp retreat from software company financing. The shift stems from concerns that artificial intelligence may disrupt traditional software b

According to Robinhood's official statement, Robinhood Ventures Fund II (RVII) completed its initial public offering pricing on August 13, offering 8 million common shares at $25 per share. The fund raised $225.5 million before underwriting fees and expenses, with potential to reach $255.5 million i

According to Freddie Mac, the average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage in the U.S. for the week of Aug 13 was 6.67%, down from 6.69% the previous week.

Richmond Federal Reserve Bank President Thomas Barkin said on August 13 that it remains uncertain whether the Federal Reserve should raise interest rates to bring U.S. inflation to its 2% target. During a speech in Greenville, Barkin noted that while the FOMC is committed to reaching the inflation g

On August 13, the Houthi Movement claimed to have attacked a Saudi Aramco refinery in Jizan, southwestern Saudi Arabia, using two unmanned drones, according to the Houthi-controlled Saba News Agency. The militant group described the strike as

The London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) surveyed 16 professional analysts in July and found spot gold will trade near $4,500 per ounce by the end of 2026, representing over 12% gain from July lows when gold frequently dipped below $4,000 per ounce. The mid-year survey serves as an update to the

According to a July survey by the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA), spot gold will trade around $4,500 per ounce at the end of 2026. The LBMA surveyed 16 professional analysts, with year-end price predictions ranging from $3,879 to $5,100 per ounce. The projected full-year average gold price

From 15:15 to 15:30 on August 13, 2026 (UTC), BTC fell 0.32% during the 15-minute candlestick period, with a price range of 63,589.6 to 63,883.7 USDT and an amplitude of 0.46%, indicating an overall low-volatility, slight pullback. The main driver of the slight price decline was the moderate easing of US July CPI inflation from 3.5% to 3.4%. Market expectations for a near-term Fed rate hike cooled, while the dollar stalled, providing a brief upward window for risk assets. However, the positive C

Bullish stocks jumped around 13% in early trading Thursday after the institutional-focused crypto exchange and CoinDesk owner reported a 62% year-over-year increase in second-quarter adjusted revenue and more than tripled its adjusted EBITDA to $29.5 million. The company posted $92.6 million in adju

Bullish shares jumped around 13% in early trading Thursday after the NYSE-traded crypto exchange reported second-quarter adjusted EBITDA more than tripling to $29.5 million from $8.1 million a year earlier. Adjusted revenue reached $92.6 million, up 62% year-over-year, while subscription, services a

European stock indices closed with mixed performance on Thursday, Aug 13. Germany's DAX 30 fell 37.69 points, down 0.14% to 26,308.60; the UK's FTSE 100 dropped 63.95 points, declining 0.59% to 10,769.20; France's CAC 40 slid 24.38 points, down 0.28% to 8,650.56. The Stoxx Europe 50 rose 13.96 poin

On August 13, Zhitong Enterprise Group (01748) reported mid-year net profit of approximately $6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, representing a 25% year-over-year increase. Revenue reached $28.84 million, up 1.8% from the prior-year period, primarily driven by higher average daily

According to Bitget, U.S. storage stocks advanced today, with Micron Technology up 6.17%, SK Hynix up 7.50%, SanDisk up 12%, Western Digital up 8.75%, Seagate Technology up 5.00%, and Kioxia ADR up 4.86%.

According to Odaily Daily and MSX.COM, SanDisk stock surged 15% on August 13, reaching $1,543.997 per share with a market cap of $225.4 billion. The company targets mid-to-high double-digit revenue growth for fiscal years 2028 to 2030. Other semiconductor peers also gained ground: Micron

According to CME FedWatch, on August 13, U.S. July producer price index (PPI) came in at 0.0% month-over-month, falling short of market expectations of +0.2%, while year-over-year PPI rose 4.7%, below the forecast of +4.9%. In response, federal funds futures markets reflected a 67.6% probability

According to Jin10 Futures, Russia's KSK grain terminal in Novorossiysk, the country's largest cereal port facility, suspended operations on Thursday (August 13) following a large-scale Ukrainian drone attack on port infrastructure the previous day. The terminal's owner, Delo Group, cited safety

Fidelity and Blackrock drove $61.16 million in net outflows from bitcoin ETFs on Wednesday, reversing the previous day's modest rebound. Fidelity's FBTC recorded $46.82 million in redemptions while Blackrock's IBIT added $14.34 million in withdrawals. The exits occurred as redemptions resurfaced in

According to Onchain Lens, BlackRock withdrew 226.5 Bitcoin (approximately $14.4 million) from its Coinbase Prime wallet and deposited 3,923 Ethereum (approximately $7.43 million) into its ETHA fund today,

According to BlockBeats, on August 13, SanDisk announced financial targets for fiscal years 2028 through 2030: non-GAAP gross margin of approximately 80%, non-GAAP operating margin of approximately 75%, and high-double-digit revenue growth. The company also committed to returning all excess cash to