Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to New York Fed Chair Williams on September 24, another interest rate hike this year is a "reasonable" expectation amid persistent inflation above the Federal Reserve's 2% target. Williams cited strong demand driven by energy prices and AI investment, stating the Fed has "substantial

According to Jin10, on Thursday (September 24), Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee member Dingela said winter energy conditions over coming months will be critical for understanding long-term inflation pressure on the UK from Iran tensions. Unlike the broad-based price surge in 2022

Citizens raised Meta Platforms Inc.'s price target to $885 from $770 on Thursday, maintaining an 'Outperform' rating that implies roughly 19% upside from Meta's Wednesday close of $744.10. The firm cited Meta's AI-first hardware ecosystem and early momentum around its Muse personal agent as

According to Bloomberg, Hong Kong is seeking to raise US$1.91 billion to US$2.55 billion through a multi-currency digital green bond sale with pricing potentially on September 28. The offering will include US dollars, Hong Kong dollars, euros, and offshore yuan. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority

According to Jin10, on Thursday (Sept 24), German 10-year Bund yields rose 3 basis points to 3.575%, marking a 17-year high amid eurozone bond sell-offs. Brent crude oil rebounded above $106 per barrel, driven by limited progress in U.S.-Iran diplomatic negotiations aimed at ending conflict,

According to Jin10, the EU Commission expressed concern on Thursday (September 24) over reports that the U.S. plans to restrict diesel exports, citing potential negative impacts on both markets. EU Commission spokesperson Olof Gill said the bloc hopes to consult with the U.S. government before

According to McDonald's official announcement on Wednesday (Sept. 23), the company unveiled its "McDonald's > NEXT" strategy and committed approximately $8.5 billion in support for franchisees through 2036. Roughly $5 billion is expected to be deployed by 2030 through rent relief and capital support

According to StoneX analyst Yi Fu Lee, Palantir stock closed at $191.79 yesterday (Sept 23), marking its highest year-to-date close and a near 80% rebound from its low three months ago. The six-day rally pushed the stock up over 11%. StoneX attributed the surge to strong quarterly earnings

According to Jin10, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) cut its economic growth forecast for 40 economies it covers to 2.5% on Sept 24, down 0.6 percentage points from June predictions. The downgrade reflects the cumulative impact of war, elevated energy prices, rising

Spot gold declined below $4,250 per ounce today, falling 0.86% during the trading session.

According to Jin10, Serbia's energy minister announced on Sept 24 that the country will release approximately 5,000 tonnes of diesel from national reserves to address shortages caused by global supply tensions linked to conflicts in Iran and Ukraine. The minister projected diesel consumption in

According to the World Steel Association, China's steel production declined to 74.61 million tons in August 2026, down 3.7% year-on-year. Global crude steel output reached 144.2 million tons in the same month, declining 1.2% compared to the prior year. Among major producers, India's output

According to Jin10, the People's Bank of China Shanghai Branch held a meeting on Sept. 24 to advance offshore bond market development. Financial institutions were instructed to expand issuance scale, broaden investment channels by leveraging Foreign Trustee of Unit (FTU) policies to attract global i

On September 24, the crypto market lost approximately $150 billion in a single 24-hour session, with the total decline exceeding $100 billion in less than three days. The selloff was driven by the 10-year US Treasury yield surpassing 5%, geopolitical tensions triggered by Iranian President Masoud

Meritage Hospitality Group, a major Wendy's franchisee operating 314 restaurants across 15 states, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Michigan on Sept. 17. The Wendy's Company responded by claiming Meritage owes approximately $146.9 million in unpaid royalties, fees, and continuous operat

According to the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), the UK supplier orders index fell to -62 in September, down sharply from -29 in August, marking the lowest level since records began in 1983.

The UK's CBI (Confederation of British Industry) retail sales index declined to -55 in September, from -48 in the previous month, indicating a significant deterioration in retail sales sentiment among British

SanDisk executives sold shares in September 2026 under pre-scheduled Rule 10b5-1 trading plans adopted months earlier, not as a signal of an impending top. Chief Executive David Goeckeler, Chief Financial Officer Luis Visoso,

According to SanDisk's fiscal Q4 2026 financial results released on August 5, the company reported revenue of $8.97 billion, up 51% sequentially, with GAAP net income of $6.90 billion, or $43.97 per diluted share. Datacenter revenue rose 103% sequentially to $2.977 billion. Management disclosed

According to S&P Global Market Intelligence, the iTraxx Crossover index rose to 286 basis points today, marking its highest level in four months.