Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

Robinhood (HOOD) stock gained 6.13% at market open on July 30.

According to Jin10, the three major U.S. stock indices opened higher on July 30, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average up 0.6%, S&P 500 up 1%, and Nasdaq up 1.6%. Microsoft (MSFT.O) surged approximately 12% following fourth-quarter cloud business growth that exceeded expectations. Storage stocks

According to Jin10, Hassett, director of the White House National Economic Council, stated today that the market is not in a bubble despite recent progress in artificial intelligence.

Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, XRX (Xerox Holdings Corp) has surged by 32% in a short period. Current volatility is significantly higher than recent averages, indicating increased market

Yuansu Technology announced its initial public offering on the Shanghai Stock Exchange's Sci-Tech Innovation Board, with preliminary pricing scheduled for August 5 and institutional investors' subscription on August 10. The company plans to issue 40.44 million shares, representing 10% of total

According to Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas, bond ETFs including AGG, TLT, and LQD have failed to hedge stock declines since the SPY retreated from its June highs. The situation mirrors conditions seen in 2022. In response, money market mutual funds and buffer ETFs have experienced

The Bank of England held interest rates at 3.75% in its latest decision, with a 6-3 vote splitting three members who supported a 25 basis point increase. Governor Andrew Bailey emphasized the central bank is 'ready to act' but cautioned against assuming a policy shift toward tightening. The Bank

MAS Group announced it has acquired a strategic equity stake in institutional spot foreign exchange provider Solid, marking the first stage of a planned full acquisition over the coming years. The investment expands MAS's presence beyond its core margin trading business into the global spot FX

According to Tesla's official announcement on July 30, the company's 10-millionth electric vehicle rolled off the line at the Fremont factory, making Tesla the first automaker globally to produce 10 million EVs cumulatively. In the first half of 2026, Tesla delivered over 830,000 vehicles globally,

According to Guru Club, citing insiders, Situational Awareness hedge fund is liquidating positions following significant losses in recent weeks. The fund, which manages approximately $24 billion in assets and was founded by former

According to BlockBeats, citing company announcements, Yushu Technology (688836.SH) disclosed on July 30 its IPO schedule for China's ChiNext market. The company plans to issue 40.446 million shares, representing 10% of post-IPO total capital. Initial pricing inquiry is set for August 5, with

Kingboard Laminates (01888.HK) and Kingboard Holdings (00148.HK) issued profit warnings for the interim period ending June 30. Kingboard Laminates expects interim profit exceeding HK$2.8 billion, representing year-on-year growth of over 200%, while Kingboard Holdings anticipates interim profit

Tung Ho Structural Laminates (1888.HK) forecasted mid-period profit exceeding CNY 2.8 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2026, representing a more-than-twofold year-over-year increase. The profit surge was driven by sustained supply shortages in copper clad laminate (CCL) and upstream

According to Jin10, crude oil prices extended intraday declines on July 30, with both WTI and Brent crude falling 2%. WTI crude traded at $81.8 per barrel, while Brent crude dipped below $86 per barrel.

South Korea's KOSPI index plunged 33% in July, surpassing losses in the October 1997 IMF crisis (down 27%) and October 2008 global financial crisis (down 23%), according to Barchart. The index closed at 5,593.56 on Thursday, down 1.23% after a morning rebound faded. A violent unwinding of

Korean retail investors suffered unprecedented losses as the KOSPI stock index plunged 17% over three days, closing down 1.23% at 5593.56 on the reported date—the lowest level since early April. The crash primarily impacted millions of individual investors holding Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix st

Gold futures posted a moderate gain on Wednesday, with the most active August contract settling at $4,065.50, advancing $36.70 or 0.91%, following an exceptionally volatile session. The intraday turbulence was driven

According to the Korea Exchange, Samsung Electro-Mechanics fell 14.58% to close at 879,000 Korean won today (July 30), falling below the 1 million won threshold that defines South Korea's premium stocks, or "emperor stocks." The decline marks a sharp reversal for the segment; just two months ago in

According to the Federal Reserve's statement, on July 30 the Federal Open Market Committee voted 9-3 to keep the federal funds rate at 3.50%-3.75% for a fifth consecutive pause. Three officials dissented in favor of a rate hike, marking the most divided hawkish split since September 2016. The