Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to an announcement by Sihuan Pharmaceutical (00460), its subsidiary Meiyan Space Biotechnology has completed a strategic investment in Hanteng Biotechnology recently. The two parties plan joint commercialization of Hanteng's full-length recombinant human Type III collagen, with Meiyan Spac

China's night session futures opened with more declines than gains on October 8. Tin fell over 2%, while soda ash, glass, aluminum, silver, pulp, and lead declined over 1% each. On the upside, methanol surged nearly 7%, ethylene/benzene rose almost 6%, fuel oil and WTI crude climbed over 4%,

According to Mitsubishi UFJ Bank analyst Lee Hardman, on October 8, the pound has become more attractive relative to the euro as fiscal risks in the eurozone intensify, particularly in France. While the U.K. also faces fiscal concerns, with 10-year gilt yields rising to their highest level since

Base announced that its tokenized stocks will be accessible only in eligible jurisdictions outside the United States. The announcement, referenced in a tweet by the organization, did not provide a specific date or detailed rationale for the geographic restriction. Base operates as a platform for

TSMC reported September revenue reached NT$511.86 billion, or roughly $16.1 billion, marking a 54.6% increase from NT$331.43 billion a year earlier. The Taiwan-listed shares of the world's largest contract chipmaker fell about 1.35% on Thursday, while its U.S.-listed ADR (TSM) dropped 2.1% in the

According to TSMC's official monthly revenue report, September revenue reached NT$511.86 billion (approximately $16.1 billion), up 54.6% year over year compared with NT$331.43 billion in the same month last year. Despite the strong results, TSMC's Taiwan-listed shares fell 1.35% on Thursday, while i

According to Base's announcement, tokenized stocks will only be available in eligible jurisdictions outside the United States. The platform revealed this decision via its official X account, restricting U.S. investors from accessing these tokenized assets. Base is a trading and investment platform s

According to BlockBeats, Federal Reserve Governor Waller stated today (October 8) that further rate hikes remain necessary but with flexibility in pace. The Fed's dot plot indicates potential rate increases in early 2027 followed by rate cuts

According to Bloomberg, on October 8, Tencent Holdings is considering issuing up to $5 billion in offshore bonds to fund artificial intelligence infrastructure investments. The bonds could be denominated in U.S. dollars and offshore Chinese yuan, with issuance potentially occurring this

According to a peer-reviewed paper published by engineers from ASML and Carl Zeiss, the next-generation chip manufacturing equipment called 'Hyper NA' is expected to be ready in about 10 years. Designed as the successor to ASML's most advanced chip manufacturing device, Hyper NA will achieve finer c

According to Polishine Group Holdings (02486) announcement on October 8, 2026, the company's wholly-owned subsidiary Polishine Shanghai agreed to acquire 40% stakes in both Shanghai Subide and Shanghai Suditong from Ms. Wu Yunqiu for RMB 21.64 million and RMB 19.24 million respectively. Following th

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey committed to bringing inflation back to the central bank's target level, according to recent statements. Bailey reaffirmed the BoE's determination to achieve its inflation objective amid ongoing economic

According to Federal Reserve minutes released yesterday, officials see another rate hike before the end of 2026, though the document provided no clear timeline for when it might occur. A New York Fed consumer survey showed the 12-month inflation outlook jumped to its highest level since 2023.

According to The Motley Fool analyst Geoffrey Seiler, the S&P 500 index is poised to reach 10,000 by the end of 2027, representing approximately 28% upside from current levels. The index hit fresh all-time highs this week and is on track to gain about 14% in 2026, following a 78% surge over the

In the early hours of Oct. 8 Beijing time, the FED released the minutes of its September Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) monetary policy meeting. The minutes showed that all meeting participants unanimously supported the decision to raise rates by 25 bps in September, lifting the federal funds target range to 3.75% to 4.00%. Most participants assessed that another rate hike before the end of this year would likely be appropriate. The FED’s next interest rate decision will be announced on Oc

According to media reports, Brent crude oil breached $101 per barrel on October 8 amid escalating Middle East tensions, with WTI crude rising over 3% to $91.02 per barrel. The U.S. Defense Department instructed U.S. Central Command to prepare for large-scale military operations against Iran within d

The U.S. Labor Department reported on October 8 that initial jobless claims totaled 197,000 last week, falling 3,000 below the market forecast of 200,000 and 2,000 lower than the prior week's revised 199,000. The below-forecast result reflects ongoing labor market dynamics. Initial jobless claims se

According to Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey, the evidence of energy cost transmission to broader inflation remains relatively weak, though risks persist. Bailey's comments highlight concerns about potential spillover effects from elevated energy prices to wider price pressures in the

According to Jin10, as of 20:30 Beijing time on October 8, Nymex gold futures rose 0.38%, while Nymex silver futures fell 1.79% and Nymex copper futures declined 0.09%.

According to an SEC filing, Nvidia-backed pharmaceutical company Iambic Therapeutics seeks to raise up to $159.4 million through an initial public offering. The company plans to issue 9.38 million shares priced between $15 and $17 per share, with an implied valuation of approximately $805.8 million