Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Financial Times, the VIX index, Wall Street's barometer of implied stock market volatility, sank below 15 this week. The reading is far below its long-term average and marks the lowest level seen since before the US-Iran conflict began in late

According to CME FedWatch data, as of August 12, the Federal Reserve has roughly equal odds of holding rates steady at 50.1% or raising by 25 basis points at 49.9% in September.

BlackSky (BKSY) recently secured a seven-figure multi-year contract for satellite imagery subscriptions, expanding its Gen-2 and Gen-3 satellite capabilities and AI analytics offerings.

The U.S. Treasury Department conducted an auction of $58 billion in 3-year notes with a bid-to-cover ratio of 2.71. The securities were awarded at a yield of 4.291%, compared to 4.179% at the previous auction, while the bid-to-cover ratio increased

Goldman Sachs initiated coverage on Autodesk (ADSK) with a Neutral rating and a price target of $260.

According to Libya's National Oil Corporation, the Zawiya refinery came under drone attack targeting fuel storage tanks shortly after resuming operations. The facility was struck following its restart after the recent operational

According to Gate Crypto, Ethereum spot ETF total holdings reached 5,584,887.58 ETH on August 10, with net inflows of 1,996.03 ETH for the day. As the first trading day of the week, weekly net inflows stood at 1,996.03 ETH. The daily inflow marked a notable slowdown compared to the previous week,

According to Bloomberg analysis, Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh hinted in late July that the central bank might abandon the PCE (personal consumption expenditures) inflation index as its primary gauge after January 2027, raising concerns about the Fed's credibility. Warsh did not clearly

On August 10, U.S. Bitcoin spot ETFs saw net outflows of 2,507.85 BTC, with total holdings declining to 1,222,886.68 BTC. This ended a consecutive five-day inflow streak. Eight products posted net outflows, four maintained unchanged holdings, with the largest single product reducing positions by

According to ETF tracking data, Ethereum spot ETF total holdings climbed to 5,584,887.58 ETH on August 10, with net inflows of 1,996.03 ETH on the day. As the first trading day of the week, weekly cumulative net inflows stand at 1,996.03 ETH.

Today (August 11), LME metal futures closed with mixed moves. Tin led gains, rising $160 to $55,912 per ton, while aluminum rose $46 to $3,364 and lead climbed $4 to $1,907. Copper fell $4 to $14,156, zinc dropped $9 to $3,728, and nickel declined $95 to $16,830. Cobalt closed

Oil climbed above $83 per barrel ahead of Wednesday's July consumer price index (CPI) report, driven by reports that Iran plans to maintain closure of the Strait of Hormuz until its demands are met. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 slipped slightly as investors remained cautious ahead of the key inflation da

According to eToro, the company agreed to acquire TradeZero, a U.S.-focused online brokerage serving active traders, for up to $231 million on Tuesday. The deal, consisting of cash and up to 2.5 million newly issued Class A common shares, is expected to close in the first half of 2027 and gives eTor

According to Wall Street Journal, Tesla shareholders approved on August 11 a $1 trillion compensation package for Elon Musk that includes a clause allowing him to bypass certain performance milestones if Tesla and SpaceX merge. The provision could accelerate Musk's receipt of billions in stock

DiligenceStack announced in Q2 2026 the rollout of a new quarterly feature for reviewing its investment theses. The update includes a comprehensive review of thesis changes, positions being held, raised, or shifted, with detailed documentation released in The Changelog Q2.26.

Nasdaq has agreed to acquire LeveL Markets, the third-largest alternative trading system in the US by trading volume, as part of its push into tokenized and always-on markets. The announcement was made Tuesday, with the deal subject to regulatory approval and financial terms undisclosed. Nasdaq

Beyond Meat announced a 1-for-30 reverse stock split to restore Nasdaq listing compliance. Shares are expected to begin trading on a split-adjusted basis on August 14, with authorized shares reduced from 3 billion to 100

Nasdaq has agreed to acquire LeveL Markets, the third-largest alternative trading system in the US by trading volume, according to Tuesday's announcement. The platform processes hundreds of millions of shares daily and serves more than 2,500 buy- and sell-side clients. LeveL Markets executes

Hanwha Defense USA has offered to acquire Austal USA, an Alabama-based defense contractor serving the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard, for up to $1.2 billion.

According to EIA's Short-Term Energy Outlook released August 12, the agency cut its 2026 global oil production forecast to 100.8 million barrels per day from the previous estimate of 101.9M bpd. The 2027 production forecast was modestly