Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

Hanwha disclosed Q3 2026 financial results on November 4, reporting revenue of 842 billion won and operating profit of 52.1 billion won, both below analyst consensus forecasts. The underperformance stemmed from a 43% revenue decline in the construction segment following the completion of

According to Variant Perception, the research firm's Macro Risk Indicator shifted from risk-friendly to neutral on Tuesday (Nov. 3), marking only the fifth time this has occurred since 2000. The indicator suggests diminishing macroeconomic support for risk assets. With overall inflation at 3.7%

According to the Financial Times, Qatar Energy signed two agreements in late October to increase its annual U.S. liquefied natural gas supplies by 7 million tons. Combined with its 70% stake in the Golden Pass LNG project in Texas, Qatar Energy expects to control 23.7 million tons of U.S. LNG suppli

Chinese precious metals sector stocks rallied throughout the afternoon on November 4. Xiaocheng Technology led gains with a rise exceeding 10%, followed by Chifeng Gold, Shanjin International, Zhongjin Gold, and Sichuan Gold.

Aptos partnered with DecibelTrade to access APAC equity markets valued at over $40 trillion, leveraging Chainlink's APAC Equities Streams that went live on Aptos in November 2025. The collaboration aims to enhance trading capabilities and streamline processes for equities in major Asian economies in

Aptos announced a partnership with DecibelTrade on November 4 to access the $40 trillion APAC equity markets spanning major economies including China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. The collaboration leverages Chainlink's APAC Equities Streams, which has been live on Aptos since November

US spot Ether exchange-traded funds recorded total net outflows of $85.3 million the previous day, according to Farside Investors on November 4. The withdrawals marked a seventh consecutive trading day of net outflows for the product category. The sustained outflow trend reflects continued

According to President Trump, oil is being transported out of the Strait of Hormuz in large quantities recently, describing the situation as successful.

U.S. spot-Bitcoin exchange-traded funds recorded net outflows of $115.6 million in the previous session, marking the third consecutive day of capital withdrawal from the sector. Farside Investors released the data on Nov. 4, covering 12 ETF products. The sustained outflow trend reflects continued in

McDonald's is expected to report its third-quarter earnings before the bell on Wednesday. Wall Street analysts surveyed by LSEG anticipate earnings per share of $3.38 and revenue of $7.29 billion. The report follows CEO Chris Kempczinski's statement last quarter that the chain's U.S. business fell s

On the night of the U.S. midterm elections (November 3), Democrats performed better than expected, sending U.S. stock futures sharply lower as markets worried about intensified partisan conflict and stalled fiscal negotiations over the next two years. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures fell 380 points (-0.73%), S&P 500 futures fell 1.12%, and Nasdaq futures fell 2.07%. As of publication, Democrats had won a Senate seat in South Carolina for the first time since 1998. Dow futures fall 380 point

According to LSEG-surveyed analysts, McDonald's is expected to report third-quarter earnings before the bell on Wednesday. Wall Street is forecasting earnings per share of $3.38 and revenue of $7.29 billion. Analysts anticipate the company's U.S. same-store sales declined 0.5% in the quarter,

In October, India's composite PMI came in at 56.2, down from the initial reading of 56.7. The downward revision indicates a slight moderation in the country's economic activity last month.

According to Farside Lens, Bitcoin spot ETFs in the United States recorded net outflows of $115.6 million on November 3, with IBIT leading outflows at $95 million, while FBTC, BITB, and MSBT posted inflows. Ethereum spot ETFs saw combined net outflows of $85.3 million, primarily driven by ETHA's $74

According to Jin10 futures, on November 4, international oil prices fell sharply, with domestic energy products declining in tandem. SC crude oil futures fell 2.63%, fuel oil futures fell 4.88%, and low-sulfur fuel oil futures fell 6.78% as of morning close. The direct trigger for the selloff was th

According to Barron's analysis, Apple fell 2.5% to $329.79 on November 2 despite reporting better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings and revenue, as well as stronger-than-forecast December guidance. The stock closed down nearly 2% at $331.90. Melius Research analyst Ben Reitzes maintains a

Sterling gained 0.50% against the U.S. dollar today, reaching 1.3479.

According to Jin10 Futures, China's domestic LPG prices fell to 8,078 yuan/ton on November 3, down 26 yuan/ton from late October. The decline reflects cooling international oil prices and reduced demand from third-tier distribution stations, as terminal profit margins compressed. However, domestic s

In US Stock Market News, as of October 30, 2026, the US equity market was trading at approximately a 10% discount to Morningstar's composite intrinsic valuations. The market is beginning to demand returns on AI investment, prompting a broad sector rotation away from AI-related stocks toward value an