Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Goldman Sachs, China's crude oil imports in the fourth quarter are expected to rise only modestly by 600,000 barrels per day quarter-over-quarter, while declining by 3 million barrels per day year-over-year, potentially limiting further oil price increases. The bank forecasts that if cr

According to Bloomberg, Raiffeisen Bank International announced a partnership with crypto broker Bitpanda today, making digital asset investments available to its 18 million customers across Central and Eastern Europe. The service will be rolled out gradually through the bank's regional

According to SEC filing, on September 21, GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen purchased 1.1507 million shares of GME at an average price of $22.94 per share, spending approximately $26.4 million. Following the transaction, Cohen's stake increased to approximately 40.5 million shares. Earlier this month on Septe

The Shenzhen Stock Exchange held its inaugural 'Listed Companies Global Roadshow' in London on September 22, bringing together 5 listed companies from emerging sectors including artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, and new energy. The companies engaged with over 30 UK-based asset

According to The Block, Bitwise launched Lighter staking ETP on German exchange Xetra on Sept 23. The product, with ticker BLIT, provides investors exchange-traded exposure to LIT tokens and tracks the Kaiko Lighter Reference Rate

UK services sector activity expanded at a slower pace in September, with the Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) initial reading coming in at 51.7, below the forecast of 52 and down from 52.5 in the previous month. The contraction in expectations suggests potential softening in service sector momentum h

The UK's composite PMI for September came in at 51.7 in its preliminary reading, falling short of the forecast of 52 and declining from August's 52.5.

Onshore yuan closed at 6.7065 against the U.S. dollar on September 23 at 4:30 p.m., declining 46 pips from the previous trading session.

Korean asset managers listed 140 exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in 2026, with 31 products — over 20% — branded with 'TOP' designations concentrating holdings in 2 to 5 leading stocks per theme, according to Korea Exchange data released on the 23rd. The shift reflects investor demand for products

According to Xinhua, on September 22, Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodríguez met with U.S. President Trump during the 81st UN General Assembly in New York. Rodríguez stated that both sides discussed strengthening bilateral relations and advancing cooperation in strategic areas including

According to Korea Exchange, on September 23, 31 out of 140 new ETFs listed in South Korea in 2026 carry a 'TOP' label, representing over 20 percent of the market. These concentrated-design products focus on mega-cap stocks, with some allocating nearly 50 percent of holdings to just two firms. For e

The Egyptian Exchange and London Stock Exchange Group held a joint roundtable in Cairo on 21 September to examine how Egyptian companies can reach regional and international investors. The event ended with

According to OECD, the organization revised down its global economic growth forecast to 3% for 2026 (from 3.1% predicted in June), as artificial intelligence-driven infrastructure investment offsets near-term headwinds from Middle East-related commodity price shocks. However, OECD warned that

Korean securities firms closed 247 branches over a five-year period ending June 30, reducing total branch count from 951 (as of September 30, 2021) to 704, a 26% decline. The closures stem from the expansion of non-face-to-face trading via mobile and home trading systems, prompting firms to

The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) and London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) held a joint roundtable in Cairo on September 21 to examine how Egyptian companies can reach regional and international investors. The discussion brought together exchange executives, capital-markets advisers, lawyers and internation

According to Yonhapnews, on September 23, South Korean government bond yields fell across the board as international oil prices declined overnight. The 3-year maturity yield closed at 4.006% annually, down 3.4 basis points, while the 10-year yield fell 6.9bp to 4.392%. Brent crude futures

According to the Korean Financial Investment Association, brokerage branches across South Korea declined to 704 as of June 30, 2026, from 951 in September 2021—a 26% drop. The contraction reflects rapid growth in non-face-to-face trading through mobile and web-based platforms. Major firms

According to investment banking sources on September 23, activist fund Cha Partners participated in a tender offer for Refine and sold approximately 1% of its shareholding. The fund had previously opposed the offer, citing undervaluation, but reversed course to protect fund beneficiaries. Realty Re

WisePlanet, Skylabs, and NeoSapiens saw their stocks more than double on debut in September, reversing a trend from last month when most new Korean listings declined on their first trading day. WisePlanet closed at 46,300 won on September 23, up 285.83% from its IPO price of 12,000 won, while Skylab

According to the OECD on September 23, the Bank of England can maintain its policy rate at 3.75% unchanged until late 2027, then reduce rates by 25 basis points in Q3 2027, as UK monetary policy is already sufficiently restrictive to contain inflation. The organization also warned that an energy