Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

From 13:00 to 13:15 (UTC) on July 24, 2026, ETH fell by 0.55% within 15 minutes. The price range was 1857.21–1875.28 USDT, with an amplitude of 0.96%. Order book liquidity was extremely thin, with only one level of effective data. The buy-sell depth ratio was 1.18, indicating that current market sentiment is relatively cautious. Short-term price fluctuations are mainly driven by the liquidity structure. The primary cause of this anomaly was forward rate-hike signals released alongside the Europe

American Express shares fell 5% in pre-market trading on July 24.

According to Japan's public broadcasters, exploration ships on July 24 recovered seabed mud from approximately 5,600 meters depth near Minami-Tori Island, containing 17 rare earth elements. Yttrium, used in semiconductor equipment and jet engine components, comprises about 30 percent of the

Meta Platforms is preparing to raise $12 billion through a BlackRock-backed special-purpose vehicle to fund a nearly one-gigawatt data center in El Paso, Texas, with the deal expected to launch as early as next week, according to a Financial Times report. Early discussions indicate bond investors ar

According to The Financial Times, Meta Platforms is preparing to raise $12 billion through a BlackRock-backed special-purpose vehicle to fund a nearly one-gigawatt data center in El Paso, Texas, with financing expected to launch as early as next week. Bond investors are demanding yields above 7%, ro

Between 13:00 and 13:15 UTC on July 24, 2026, BTC saw a sharp drop of 0.62% over 15 minutes. The price fell from $64,799.6 to $64,359.2 USDT, with an Ampl of 0.68%. Over the past 24 hours, BTC has retreated from a high of about $65,808 to around $64,406, down roughly 0.95%, and the current price is in the intraday low range. Market attention is rising and volatility has increased, but overall this is a mild pullback rather than a major shock. The core driver behind this move is the continued esc

Natixis economists Christopher Hodge and Selin Aker forecast the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates unchanged at its July meeting and through 2026, citing dovish trends in recent economic data. The economists noted June payrolls registered a gain of 57k, below the 164k average in the

According to Jin10, Brent crude futures fell over 3% on Friday (July 24) after briefly breaking through $100 per barrel. Despite the decline, the commodity maintained a weekly gain exceeding 10% due to heightened supply concerns. Rystad Energy analyst Janis Shah attributed the upward pressure to on

According to Natixis economists Christopher Hodge and Selin Aker, the Federal Reserve will likely keep rates unchanged at its July meeting and maintain that stance through 2026, as recent economic data supports an extended pause. June's employment report showed payroll gains of 57,000, softer than t

According to financial disclosures reviewed by Reuters, U.S. President Trump earned over $1.4 billion from family crypto projects including World Liberty Financial and Trump meme coin last year. Financial filings submitted to the U.S. Office of Government Ethics showed his stock and bond portfolio g

At night opening on July 24, China's futures main contracts showed mixed trading. PTA led declines with a drop of nearly 3%, while low-sulfur fuel oil, para-xylene, styrene, fuel oil, pure benzene, and SC crude oil each fell over 2%. On the upside, rapeseed meal, Shanghai silver, and Shanghai tin ea

Intel shares rose 2.5% in pre-market trading on Friday following a strong second-quarter earnings beat, though analysts remained cautious on the company's long-term outlook. Q2 revenue reached $16.1 billion, up 25% and beating analyst estimates of $14.5 billion, while earnings per share came in at $

According to HSBC, on July 24, the investment bank set a 'hold' rating on SpaceX with a $115 price target, below the previous trading day's close of $117.93. In its analysis, HSBC referenced Tesla's stock performance over its first decade post-IPO as a

According to Bloomberg, BlackRock launched a bond offering this week linked to Meta, focusing on U.S. investment-grade debt instruments.

In July 2026, shipping through the Strait of Hormuz fell to the lowest level in two and a half months. On July 23, only one oil tanker left the strait, with no ships entering. This strategic waterway carries about one quarter of the world’s seaborne crude oil trade and about one fifth of global LNG transport, and it is now experiencing the worst shipping crisis since the Iran-Iraq War. At the same time, the prediction market is seeing funds place bets on when the strait will reopen. According to

According to Commerzbank economist Michael Pfister on July 24, an agreement ending U.S.-Iran conflict may benefit the eurozone economy but does not necessarily signal strength for the euro. If oil prices decline due to reduced tensions, market expectations for European Central Bank rate hikes

According to South Korea's Korea Securities Depository (KSD), SK Hynix (SKHY-US) completed a record $26.5 billion ADR offering on Wednesday (July 23), with U.S.-listed shares trading at a 33% premium to Seoul-listed stock. Conversion from Korean shares to ADRs is capped at 2.5% of total shares—a

According to the China Securities Regulatory Commission on July 24, XREAL Ltd. received supplementary material requirements for its Hong Kong Stock Exchange listing. The CSRC requires the AR glasses manufacturer to provide conclusive opinions on the fairness of equity incentive consideration,

Ondo Finance received U.S. regulatory approval to expand its tokenized securities business after its SEC-registered broker-dealer subsidiary, Oasis Pro Markets, obtained new authorizations from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority. The approvals allow the company to offer tokenized

Ondo Finance's SEC-registered broker-dealer subsidiary, Oasis Pro Markets, recently obtained FINRA authorization to offer tokenized corporate equities and investment funds to U.S. institutional and retail investors under SEC and FINRA oversight. The approvals allow Oasis Pro Markets to support toke