Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

The Hang Seng Index closed at 25,210 on July 23, gaining 318 points or 1.3%, with total market turnover exceeding 230 billion Hong Kong dollars. Traditional stocks including Zijin Mining (02899), China Hongqiao Group (01378), Lenovo Group (00992), and Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (00388) all

According to Gate market data, U.S. stock indices opened lower on July 23. The Dow fell 0.92%, the S&P 500 declined 1.12%, and the Nasdaq dropped 1.75%. Tesla (TSLA) slumped approximately 9% after reporting quarterly earnings that fell short of expectations, with free cash flow turning negative

According to Jin10, three large crude oil tankers carrying approximately 6 million barrels successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz over the past 24 hours on July 23, departing the Persian Gulf. The vessels had disabled their automatic identification signals to reduce monitoring and lower the

Two new studies by the SA SME Fund, Endeavor South Africa and SAVCA show that South Africa's venture capital ecosystem is delivering successful exits and investor returns comparable to mature international markets. The South African Venture Capital: Exit & Performance Analysis examined 226

TRON has been included in the newly launched S&P Pantera Digital Asset Index on July 23, 2026, joining 18 blockchain protocols evaluated using standardized financial metrics. Developed jointly by S&P Dow Jones Indices and Pantera Capital, the index assesses networks based on protocol utility, on-cha

According to recent studies by the SA SME Fund, Endeavor South Africa and SAVCA, South African venture-backed companies are delivering significant exits with capital-weighted realised returns ranging from 2.01x to 2.45x invested capital. The analysis of 226 realised exits reported between 2009 and 2

Intraday on July 23, the VIX volatility index rose 2.81 points to 19.45 after declining for three consecutive days.

ECB President Christine Lagarde stated today (July 23) that there is no pressure for interest rate increases.

ECB President Christine Lagarde stated today (July 23) that there was no discussion on minimum reserve requirements during the bank's proceedings.

ECB President Christine Lagarde said on July 23 that the central bank's staff are preparing analysis on oil and gas for the September policy meeting. The preparation work comes as the European Central Bank continues to assess energy-related factors in its monetary policy

South Korean petrochemical stocks surged on the 23rd following government approval of a major industry restructuring plan. Lotte Chemical rose 6.08% that day and gained 10.95% over two days since the 21st, while Hanwha Solutions climbed 12.78% and DL rose 10.65% in the same period.

According to Zhitong Finance, Modern Dairy (01117) announced it expects to achieve a pre-tax profit of at least 43 million yuan in H1 2026, turning profitable compared to a pre-tax loss of approximately 972 million yuan for the six months ended

According to Chinalink Finance APP, Chow Tai Fook (01929) reported that group retail sales rose 15.1% year-over-year in the first quarter ended June 30, 2026. Mainland China retail sales increased 10.7%, while Hong Kong, Macau and other markets grew 44.8%. Same-store sales in mainland China rose 19.

Strategy announced the launch of the Bitcoin Security Consortium on Thursday. The coalition pledged an aggregate $15 million over the next three years to support developers securing the Bitcoin network against quantum computing threats. Founding members include Anchorage Digital, ARK Invest,

According to South Korea's Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, on July 23, LotteChemical shares rose 10.95% over two days following the government's approval of the Yeosu 1 petrochemical restructuring plan. Hanwha Q Cells rose 12.78% and DL Chemical climbed 10.65% over the same period. The restr

According to Jin10, ECB President Christine Lagarde said on July 23 that inflation risks are tilted to the upside. Energy shocks could intensify further, with broader price and wage impacts potentially exceeding current expectations, she said. Persistent high energy prices increase the likelihood

Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, VOLX (Volatility Index) has surged by 6% in a short period. Current volatility is significantly higher than recent averages, indicating increased market

According to Smart Finance, Hangtian Chengcheng (02726) expects adjusted net profit of approximately 134-144 million yuan for the first half of 2026, representing a year-over-year increase of 38% to 48.5% from 97 million yuan in the same period of 2025. The company also expects net profit of

Elon Musk, CEO of Space Exploration Technologies Corp. and Tesla Inc., warned on Thursday that rapidly advancing AI models pose imminent risks and proposed that rival AI labs should inspect each other's latest systems before release. During an interview with The Economist, Musk said the

According to Jin10, Brent crude oil futures broke $100 per barrel on July 23 for the first time in two months. The surge follows claims by Yemen's Houthi forces that they attacked two Saudi tankers in the Red Sea,