Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

Switzerland's producer and import price index declined 0.7% year-on-year in August, improving from the previous month's 1.4 percentage point decrease of -2.10%, according to official economic data.

According to Xingye Bank analysts on September 14, Indonesia's central bank's "stability-first" policy stance will continue supporting the IDR exchange rate amid improving domestic conditions and stabilizing foreign investor confidence. The bank forecasts USD/IDR at 17,600 in Q3, 17,550 by

According to Reuters, Tesla has established a subsidiary in Vietnam named Tesla Motors Vietnam Limited Liability Company with registered capital of 776.67 billion Vietnamese dong ($3 million). The company completed registration in Ho Chi Minh

According to reports, Pakistan's GasPort, one of the country's two major liquefied natural gas import terminals, plans to purchase U.S. LNG shipments on September 14 to fill supply gaps from the Persian Gulf and ease months-long energy shortages. GasPort Chairman Iqbal Z. Ahmed stated: "If we look t

According to Jin10 data, SC crude oil futures hit a record high of 900 yuan/barrel on September 14, surging 11.12% intraday. In a separate development, Iraq signed a 25-year contract with private energy firm KEPPT to develop the AJIL oil field, planning to raise natural gas output from 1.35

According to PETRONAS, the Malaysian national oil company has signed a liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply agreement with METLEN to enhance energy security and diversify supply sources in Southeast Europe.

According to Yonhap Infomax, Taekwang Industries on September 14 filed a complaint against three representatives of Truston Asset Management, including CEO Hwang Sung-taek and Lee Sung-won, over alleged defamation and business obstruction. The complaint arose after Truston, a shareholder, sent a

According to APK-Inform, Ukraine's agricultural information and advisory agency, the country raised its 2026 corn harvest forecast to 32.3 million tons from 29.8 million tons, an increase of 2.5 million tons.

According to Odaily, Hong Kong chip stocks declined this afternoon on Sept 14. Jiangbo Dragon fell over 10%, while Zikang Innovation and Tiansu Zhizhi both dropped over 5%. Lanqi Technology and Biren Technology declined over 4%

According to Odaily, Danish economist Henrik Zeberg recently warned that the U.S. stock market will experience significant volatility over the coming months. He forecasts that the Nasdaq 100 index could surge to 39,000 by the end of 2026, representing a roughly 33% gain, before plunging to

Samsung Active Asset Management fund managers are under investigation by South Korea's Financial Supervisory Service for alleged front-running. One executive was removed from fund manager positions on the 8th. The managers allegedly purchased stocks in nominee accounts before buying the same

According to Yonhap Infomax, South Korea's Financial Supervisory Service launched an investigation on September 14 into fund managers at Samsung Active Asset Management over alleged front-running of undisclosed material

Bitcoin fell to $76,452 in early trading on Monday morning before recovering to around $77,526, marking a 2.6% weekly decline, while Senate Republicans released a revised 630-page Clarity Act ahead of a September 15 procedural vote. CryptoQuant says Bitcoin must break $81,700 for a bull market to be

South Korea's Financial Services Commission is preparing to tokenize traditional securities including stocks, bonds, and investment funds through blockchain infrastructure. The initiative is expected to begin with private bonds and money market funds in 2027, introducing blockchain-based trading

According to Payden&Rygel, U.S. Treasury yields rose last week, driven by rising oil prices and resilient economic growth, despite various economic shocks. The investment management firm attributed the strength partly to sustained artificial intelligence-related capital spending by mega-cap

According to Guru Club, polysilicon producers held a production-cut meeting on September 11, with market reports suggesting output would be capped at 1.05 million tons annually over the next year. Manufacturers are currently quoting prices of 40-43 yuan per kilogram, adhering to an industry-wide con

According to reports, South Korea's Financial Services Commission is preparing to tokenize traditional securities including stocks, bonds, and investment funds, with Ripple's XRP Ledger emerging as the preferred blockchain infrastructure. The initiative is expected to begin with private bonds and

According to CryptoQuant, Bitcoin fell to $76,452 over the weekend before recovering to around $77,526 on Monday morning, down 2.6% for the week. CryptoQuant analysts say the trend remains constructive but a wall of resistance stands in the way. Bitcoin must break above $81,700 for a bull market to

According to BNP Paribas, as of September 14, the Federal Reserve is expected to raise rates three times between September 2026 and January 2027, according to the bank's quarterly outlook. The rate increases are anticipated to be driven by healthy economic growth, persistent budget deficits, and a s

According to Peter Clarke, executive vice president of ExxonMobil's liquefied natural gas business, the company aims to raise its global LNG sales portfolio to approximately 50 million tons annually by 2030, up from a previous target of 40 million tons. Clarke noted that global LNG demand is