Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Citi strategists, on August 11, investors shifted toward bullish positions over the past week as short sellers faced mounting losses in U.S. and European markets. The S&P 500's sizable short positions came under particular pressure, with both markets receiving fresh capital inflows

Australian betting company Tabcorp has agreed to acquire wagering technology provider BetMakers at an enterprise value of approximately A$267 million (US$189 million). The acquisition is intended to accelerate Tabcorp's technology platform

Since the U.S.-Israeli joint military strikes on Iran in late February 2026, the status of passage through the Strait of Hormuz has become one of the most important indicators for global energy markets and geopolitics. This strategic waterway, which carries approximately one-quarter of global seaborne oil trade and about one-fifth of liquefied natural gas shipments, is experiencing its most serious transit crisis since the Iran-Iraq War. Alongside changes in shipping volumes, the Event Contracts

Cathie Wood sold $17 million of an artificial intelligence stock, according to recent reports. The specific stock and timing details were not disclosed.

According to Kyiv Independent, on August 11, Ukrainian forces targeted a Russian oil refinery in Tatarstan. The attack was reported alongside strikes in occupied Crimea and Donetsk Oblast.

On Sunday, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy said he would support a deal to end the conflict between the U.S. and Iran, citing American suffering from the ongoing war and the escalating economic cost to reopen the Strait of

According to latest reports, Apple is testing memory chips from blacklisted Chinese firms CXMT and YMTC, moving ahead despite U.S. Senate pressure to avoid Chinese components. Senators have set an August 21 deadline for the company to rule out using chips from the sanctioned

The yen underperformed all Group-of-10 peers this month as the boost from recent official intervention faded, putting traders on alert for further action from Japanese authorities.

According to the Korea Development Institute (KDI), South Korea's economy is showing signs of improvement recently, with the robust chip industry serving as a key growth driver. The findings indicate economic stabilization amid strengthening semiconductor sector

According to Guru Club, citing data from South Korea's National Statistical Office and Customs Service released on August 11, the country's exports surged 57.3% year-over-year to $275.5 billion in the second quarter, marking an all-time high for available records. The semiconductor sector drove the

According to Digital Asset, NYSE President Lynn Martin said in July the exchange joined a tokenization pilot program with the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTC) and is developing an on-chain settlement platform for tokenized securities. Martin added that NYSE plans to explore how the

Wall Street assessed the surprise July employment report as U.S. stocks jumped in market reaction. Analysts, however, offered mixed views on the data, with some noting "very little to like" in the underlying details despite the positive market

According to Bloomberg, Barclays strategists led by Venu Krishna maintain a preference for U.S. growth and large-cap stocks, citing AI spending as a key driver of corporate earnings despite market volatility. The team holds a neutral stance on cheaper stocks given softening inflation expectations an

According to Jin10 and Libya's National Oil Corporation, the Zawiya refinery in western Libya faces potential forced closure due to sustained drone attacks on August 11. The facility has endured three strikes between August 9-10, with the latest damaging an oil blending and loading plant near a

Wintermute's U.S. arm recently secured SEC registration and FINRA membership, gaining broker-dealer status to trade U.S. stocks and options, provide ETF liquidity, and self-clear digital asset securities. The firm plans to expand into tokenized stocks pending regulatory

According to the Wall Street Journal, Trump is willing to declare victory over Iran without securing a nuclear deal, provided Tehran fully reopens the Strait of Hormuz. With midterm elections three months away and elevated gas prices, Trump is seeking a victory narrative on the Iran

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon said today that the United States could lose its status as the world's reserve currency within the next 25 years.

According to BlockBeats, U.S. nonfarm payroll fell by 23,000 in July, marking the first negative reading since February, while the unemployment rate held at 4.1%. Prior months' data saw significant downward revisions, indicating cooling momentum in the U.S. labor market. The mixed employment

This week, BlackRock filed with the SEC to issue tokenized BRSRV, according to the company's announcement on social media.

According to Sky News, extreme heatwaves affecting the UK and Europe this summer could drive food price inflation, a local farmer in West Sussex told the broadcaster. The heat has been described as 'unprecedented' and linked to historic weather