Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds recorded a net inflow of 2,033 BTC, valued at $167.62 million, over the past 24 hours, according to data shared by lookonchain on X. The inflows reflect growing institutional interest in Bitcoin amid a fluctuating cryptocurrency market. In contrast, Ethereum ETFs

Morgan Stanley announced on October 14 (local time) third-quarter earnings that exceeded market expectations, driven by a 41% surge in equity trading revenue. The investment bank reported quarterly revenue of $20.34 billion and earnings per share (EPS) of $3.03, both surpassing consensus estimates o

According to Yonhapinfomax, the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) surged to 102.813 on October 14 at 9:08 AM ET, up 0.599 points (0.586%) from the previous close and reaching its highest level in 18 months. The move followed hotter-than-expected inflation data: the U.S. core consumer price index (CPI)

Morgan Stanley reported third-quarter earnings on October 14 that beat market expectations, with revenue of $20.34 billion versus a forecast of $19.95 billion and earnings per share of $3.03 against an anticipated $2.91. Net income rose 6.5% year-over-year to $4.91 billion. The equities trading

According to Goldman Sachs data reported by Axios, Nvidia, Broadcom, and Micron are projected to account for nearly 40% of the S&P 500's third-quarter earnings growth. The three chipmakers' exposure to AI infrastructure spending reflects their roles as key suppliers: Nvidia provides AI

According to LookOnChain, Bitcoin ETF net inflows surged to $167.62 million (2,033 BTC) over the past 24 hours, while Ethereum ETF experienced a 7-day net outflow of $350.36 million (142,133 ETH). The divergence signals growing institutional preference for Bitcoin amid recent market

Standard Chartered launched a cryptocurrency trading service for affluent clients in the United Arab Emirates, announced on October 14. The service allows eligible Professional Investor clients to buy and sell Bitcoin and Ether directly through their existing bank accounts. Standard Chartered

According to Business Insider, Michael Burry, known for predicting the 2008 financial crisis, has adjusted his bearish bets and shifted focus from individual stocks to index-level positions. In a recent Substack post, Burry disclosed he has moved most of his option positions to bearish put options o

According to Bloomberg ship-tracking data, tankers carrying at least 37 million barrels of crude oil halted or diverted course while approaching UAE and Oman coastal waters over the past week, with an additional 21 million barrels sidelined in just the past two days. These waters typically serve as

According to Standard Chartered's official announcement on October 14, the bank launched direct Bitcoin and Ether trading for Professional Investor clients in the UAE following licensing approval from the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA). Eligible clients can buy and sell BTC and ETH

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, September headline consumer price index (CPI) rose 0.6% month-over-month on October 14, meeting market expectations but reaching its highest monthly increase since April. Year-over-year, headline CPI climbed 3.7%, surpassing the forecast of 3.6%. Core CPI,

According to GEPEX, Côte d'Ivoire's cocoa processing volume surged 46.6% year-over-year in September to 49,517 metric tons. Since the start of the 2025/26 season in early October, cumulative processing through September reached 650,689 metric tons, up 10.6% from 588,194 metric tons in the prior-year

According to South Korean customs data, South Korea imported zero barrels of Iranian crude oil in September, with the same figure recorded a year prior.

CoreWeave (NASDAQ: CRWV) stocks plunged approximately 13% on October 14 as yields on the Nvidia-backed AI infrastructure company's bonds approached 15%, prompting a one-word reaction from Elon Musk. The decline reflected renewed concerns about the enormous debt financing the artificial

According to Korean Customs data, South Korea imported 10.8 million barrels of crude oil in September, up from 10.6 million barrels in the same month last year.

According to Barron's, CoreWeave (NASDAQ: CRWV) shares fell approximately 13% on October 14 to $67.52, their lowest closing price since July 29, as bond yields on the AI infrastructure company's 9.625% senior unsecured notes (maturing 2032) surged to 15.06% from 13.42% at the beginning of the

BlackRock's crypto assets under management neared $80 billion at the end of September, climbing 63% from the previous quarter. CoinDesk reported on October 14 that the asset manager's crypto AUM stood at $79.6 billion at the end of the third quarter, up $30.8 billion from $48.8 billion at the end of

According to ChainCatcher, Ondo announced on X that its tokenization platform reached $4 billion in total value locked (TVL). The platform has expanded from tokenized U.S. Treasury securities to include tokenized stocks,

According to CoinDesk, BlackRock's digital assets under management surged to $79.6 billion in the third quarter, up 63% from $48.8 billion in Q2. The firm recorded net inflows of $7.9 billion, reversing a $2.2 billion outflow in the first half of the year. Growth was driven by $22.9 billion in

According to the unions, workers at Antofagasta's Centinela copper mine have been on strike since October 7, with Minera Esperanza and Distrito Centinela unions continuing wage negotiations through government mediation to resolve labor disputes. The company stated that production at the mine continu