Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

Trump Media (TMTG)’s Truth Social launched the paid data service Truth API, with a monthly fee ranging from $60k to $100k. The Intercept and the Freedom of the Press Foundation subsequently filed a federal lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, naming Trump himself among the defendants and arguing that the paid preferential-access arrangement violates the First Amendment. Truth API Service Terms: Monthly Fee of $60k to $100k, More Than 10 Customer Contracts Sig

According to Capital Economics economist Marcel Thieliant, Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix announced a combined 8 trillion won investment plan to build new chip manufacturing facilities in South Korea's southwest region, though the specific investment timeline has not been disclosed. Thieliant

According to Michael Burry Stock Tracker, the "Big Short" investor added short positions in Nebius at $247, Micron at $924, and Oracle at $152, as well as semiconductor ETF (SOXX) on August 13. Burry stated that "Nebius looks like a blow-off top," suggesting an impending collapse in the AI

According to Odaily, Tencent's free cash flow turned negative in Q2 2026, as major tech companies including Tencent, Alibaba, Meta, and Google significantly increased AI capital expenditures, disrupting the traditional model of high free cash flow paired with stable buybacks and dividends.

According to a Kye Research Institute report released on August 13, the recent currency market intervention by the United States and Japan targeting the yen is part of a broader strategy to address global economic imbalances. The research team analyzed that excessive depreciation of the yen and

Daiwa Institute forecasts Japan's 10-year government bond yields could reach up to 5.8% by 2035, driven by fiscal expansion concerns under the Takaichi administration and structural shifts in bond market dynamics. The institute published its analysis on the 13th, projecting that declining domestic b

According to Jin10, Shanghai gold spot price stood at 956.44 yuan/gram on August 13, trading 0.67 yuan/gram higher than international gold prices at 955.77 yuan/gram.

According to the Daiwa Institute of Research report released on August 13, Japan's 10-year government bond yield could reach up to 5.8% by 2035 under scenarios involving increased foreign investor holdings, with a baseline forecast of 4.0%. The institute attributed rising long-term rates to

BitGo Holdings Inc. reported quarterly revenue of $4.33 billion in the second quarter of 2026, up 79.6% from $2.41 billion a year earlier, according to its Wednesday disclosure. The digital asset infrastructure firm posted a net loss of $19 million, or $0.16 per share, compared with net income of $3

Travel YouTuber Joe튜브 recently encountered a Korean won exchange refusal at a Thai airport exchange counter during a trip to Bangkok with his wife. The exchange counter only accepted US dollars, marking the first time the YouTuber experienced such a refusal despite regularly exchanging won upon

According to its Wednesday disclosure, BitGo reported Q2 2026 revenue of $4.33 billion, up 79.6% year-over-year from $2.41 billion, driven by higher digital asset sales and growth in its stablecoin-as-a-service business. The company posted a net loss of $19 million, or $0.16 per share, compared

According to Edaily, a travel YouTuber reported that Bangkok airport currency exchanges refused to convert Korean won to Thai baht recently, prompting concerns over won weakness. The YouTuber stated that Korean currency exchange, previously routine on Southeast Asian trips, had never been declined b

According to Citi, the bank reiterated its bullish outlook on silver, targeting prices to reach $90 per ounce within 6 to 12 months, implying approximately 38% upside from current spot prices around $65 per ounce. Citi expects silver to climb to $75 per ounce within the next three months, driven pri

According to Jin10, China's refined oil prices are set for a cut of approximately 0.15 yuan per liter on August 14 at 24:00 (Saturday midnight), marking the fifth price reduction in 2026. The cut is driven by international crude oil prices declining during the adjustment cycle. A private vehicle

China's overnight SHIBOR declined to 1.3670% today, down 0.42 basis points, while the 7-day rate rose to 1.3991%, up 0.1 basis points. The 3-month SHIBOR held steady at 1.4300%.

Intelli Intl Holdings Ltd (00585) announced on August 12 that Tan Man-kong has been appointed as independent non-executive director, chairman of the remuneration committee, and member of the audit and nomination committees, effective August 17, 2026. Tan brings extensive experience in artificial int

New Zealand's two-year inflation expectations declined to 2.34% in the third quarter from 2.53% in the prior quarter.

Novo Nordisk CEO Mike Doustdar admitted this week that Eli Lilly is gaining market share in the weight-loss drug sector, even as Novo's stock declined approximately 6% on August 4 following a raised full-year sales guidance. In a CNBC interview with Jim Cramer, Doustdar explained the stock's

According to Jin10 Futures, Mongolia's emergency command for fuel supply held a meeting on August 12, announcing increased imports to alleviate fuel shortages. In August, the country will import 50,000 tons of AI-92 gasoline and an additional 15,000 tons of Euro-5 standard fuel from Russia,

According to a Reserve Bank of New Zealand survey, the central bank's Q3 two-year average inflation expectations came in at 2.34%.