Macro
-
HSBC to open first flagship branch in Hong Kong's Capitol Centre, closing two Causeway Bay branches
HSBC to open first flagship branch in Hong Kong's Capitol Centre, closing two Causeway Bay branches, as banks and fashion brands leverage potential lower rents for eye-catching retail spaces to boost
-
J Safra Sarasin Strategist Wolf von Rotberg Says Fed Chair Warsh's Jackson Hole Speech Didn't Change Firm's US Equity Outlook, Already Positioned for Sept & Dec Rate Hikes
J Safra Sarasin Strategist Wolf von Rotberg Says Fed Chair Warsh's Jackson Hole Speech Didn't Change Firm's US Equity Outlook, Already Positioned for Sept & Dec Rate Hikes
-
Three portfolio companies under Partners Group face a roughly €6 billion ($7 billion) debt refinancing challenge, intensifying investor scrutiny.
Three portfolio companies under Partners Group face a roughly €6 billion ($7 billion) debt refinancing challenge, intensifying investor scrutiny.
-
Goldman Sachs Executive Shares AI Productization Experience, Emphasizes Financial Industry Cannot Accept "Approximately Correct" AI
Chris Churchman, head of Goldman Sachs' digital platform Marquee and co-chair of the Global Banking & Markets AI Working Group, recently stated in a podcast that once enterprise AI products are launch
-
SK Hynix is reportedly evaluating a joint venture to build a memory chip plant in Japan to address AI-driven demand growth.
SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won stated on August 31 that SK Hynix is thoroughly surveying various locations across Japan with favorable power and water resource conditions to evaluate multiple potentia
-
MAS Commits S$220 Million Over Three Years to Boost Singapore's FinTech Innovation
The commitment, made under the renewed Financial Sector Technology and Innovation Scheme (FSTI 4.0), aims to strengthen Singapore’s FinTech ecosystem and accelerate innovation and technology adoption
-
Russia's Largest Bank Predicts $46 Billion in Crypto Exchange Turnover in First Year Under New Regulations
Sberbank announced that with the country's new cryptocurrency regulations coming into effect on September 1, 2026, the trading volume of regulated cryptocurrency exchanges is expected to reach 4 trill
-
Al Jazeera: New Syrian Government Opts for Diplomatic Route with Israel, Foreign Minister Holds US-Mediated Talks with Mossad Chief
According to Al Jazeera, since the new government led by President Ahmed al-Sharaa overthrew the Assad regime in December 2024, Syria has opted for diplomatic engagement with Israel rather than milita
-
Analysis suggests that the arrest and upcoming trial of suspects in the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline explosion continue to impact relations between Germany and Ukraine.
Al Jazeera reports that analysts believe the arrest and upcoming trial of suspects in the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline explosion continue to cast a shadow over Germany's relationship with Ukraine. One of
-
Bank Indonesia and the Monetary Authority of Singapore Operationalise Local Currency Transaction Framework for Bilateral Trade Transactions
The LCT Framework will support bilateral trade and contribute to ASEAN financial integration efforts by promoting the wider use of local currencies in intra-ASEAN transactions. It aims to provide busi
-
Binghatti Responds to Debt Concerns Amid Dubai Project Growth
Binghatti Responds to Debt Concerns Amid Dubai Project Growth
-
South Korean stocks closed higher on Monday, with tech shares rebounding despite hawkish remarks from Federal Reserve Chairman Warsh; the KOSPI index rose 0.46% to 6,820 points.
South Korean stocks closed higher on Monday, with technology shares rebounding despite hawkish remarks from Federal Reserve Chairman Warsh; the KOSPI index rose 0.46% to 6,820.02 points.
-
China's 6 Biggest State Banks Report First Simultaneous Revenue and Net Profit Growth Since 2022
China's six largest state-owned banks, including ICBC, China Construction Bank, Agricultural Bank of China, Bank of China, Bank of Communications, and Postal Savings Bank of China, recorded their firs
-
September Fed rate hike fears appear overblown as probability stands at just 58%, not 90%
Despite Fed Chair Warsh's hawkish speech on Friday, the odds of a rate hike in September remain below 60%, with observers downplaying fears of tightening.
-
The Nasdaq 100 has yet to reach a new high after ten months of divergence, while the S&P 500 set a new record a month ago.
The Nasdaq 100 Index is still digesting the impact of the summer sell-off, and its small but significant gap from new highs offers important insights into the current market.
-
Crop prices are set to post their biggest monthly gain since 2012, driven by war and extreme weather.
Crop prices are on track for their biggest monthly gain in over a decade, driven by war and extreme weather disrupting global supplies, sparking concerns about food inflation.
-
Andrew Bailey warns G20 of danger AI poses to financial system
The head of the world’s financial stability watchdog urged countries to take steps to control the release of new frontier models.
-
Hyundai Capital launches 14th overseas finance unit in India, begins operations to support Hyundai Motor Group's expansion
Hyundai Capital has officially started financial operations in India, marking its 14th overseas finance unit. The company converted its existing consulting entity into a financial company, Hyundai Cap
-
Hanwha Finance to Host AI & Finance Talent Conference in New York on Nov. 13
Hanwha Group's financial affiliates, under their joint brand PLUS, have opened applications for the PLUS NY 2026 conference. The event, themed "The New Finance Fronti", will take place at The Glasshou
-
Goldman Sachs Trading Desk: Gold's 10% Rally This Month May Slow, But "Currency Debasement Trade" Is Far From Over
Goldman Sachs derivatives strategist Brian Garrett noted in his latest report that gold's 10% gain this month marks one of its best monthly performances in decades. Market attention to the "currency d
-
Korea’s AI Chief Vows Execution-Focused Strategy, Identifies Three Pillars
Ha Jung-woo, standing vice chair of the Presidential Council on National Artificial Intelligence Strategy, pledged Monday to put execution at the center of Korea’s bid to become one of the world’s top
-
China's August LNG Imports Set to Drop as High Prices Hit Demand
According to ship-tracking data, China's liquefied natural gas imports are expected to decline this month compared to a year earlier, as higher prices, triggered by the war in the Middle East, have da
-
Experts Urge EU to Work With South Korean Battery Makers Including LG Energy Solution, SK On, and Samsung SDI to Cut China EV Battery Reliance
Experts are urging the European Union to work more closely with South Korean electric vehicle battery makers, including LG Energy Solution, SK On, and Samsung SDI, to increase production and help the
-
South Korean and Japanese business groups agree to deepen cooperation in supply chains, energy security, and emerging industries
The Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) and the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI) held their 15th leaders’ meeting, where KCCI Chairman Chey Tae-won called for broader economic i
-
Latvia Parliament Passes Crypto Tax Overhaul, Eyes 2027 Crypto Tax Payments
Latvia's parliament passed legislation on October 15 to tax crypto withdrawals exceeding deposits, rather than individual trades. The new law also introduces a one-time declaration process for past ta
-
Saudi civil defense authorities reported that an unknown projectile attack on Najran city in the country's southwest injured six people and damaged three houses and three cars.
Saudi civil defense authorities reported that an unknown projectile attack on Najran city in the country's southwest injured six people and damaged three houses and three cars.
-
Violent protests erupted for the sixth consecutive day in Albania's capital, Tirana, as Prime Minister Rama refused to resign.
Violent protests erupted for the sixth consecutive day in Albania's capital, Tirana, as Prime Minister Edi Rama refused to resign. Police used rubber bullets, water cannons, and tear gas to suppress h
-
Banque du Caire Seeks to Raise Up to $454 Million in Egypt IPO
Egypt's state-held Banque du Caire is looking to raise as much as 24.25 billion Egyptian pounds ($454 million) via the sale of a 30% stake in what would be the North African country’s largest initial
-
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs have seen nearly $1 billion in outflows in two weeks, with net outflows of approximately $615 million since October.
According to Decrypt and SoSoValue data, US spot Bitcoin ETFs saw a net outflow of $228.6 million this week, following an outflow of $681.1 million the previous week, totaling approximately $910 milli
-
According to the Lebanese National News Agency, the Israeli army is shelling the Bint Jbeil region in southern Lebanon.
Israeli forces are shelling the Bint Jbeil area in southern Lebanon, the Lebanese National News Agency reported. The Bint Jbeil area has been frequently attacked by Israel since March, despite Lebanon
-
Trump's Latin America allies deepen ties with Washington lenders
Latin America’s rightward, market-friendly shift is reshaping its relationship with Donald Trump’s Washington, including new flows of money from multilateral lenders historically criticized in the reg
-
US Treasury Secretary Bessent Warns Zelensky: "Be Very Careful" About Claims of "US Restricting Starlink"
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to be "very careful" in public statements regarding claims of U.S. restrictions on Starlink satellite internet serv
-
Options traders are bracing for a potential surge in the VIX, driven by AI concerns and escalating inflation, with some investors betting that sharp volatility in tech stocks will spread to the broader market.
Options traders are bracing for a potential surge in the VIX, driven by AI concerns and escalating inflation, with some investors betting that sharp volatility in tech stocks will spread to the broade
-
SCMP: Asian Companies Find AI Agents Fail to Deliver on Automation Promises, Instead Increasing Management Burden
AI agents (digital workers) were initially promised to automate and free humans from tedious corporate tasks, according to the South China Morning Post's business section. However, Asian companies hav
-
Stablecoin Payments Jump 45% to $482 Billion This Year, Driven by Visa, Mastercard, and Stripe Integrating Crypto with Cash
Stablecoin payments reached $482 billion in the first nine months of 2026, marking a 45% increase from a year earlier, according to blockchain analytics firm Allium. This surge contrasts with the stab
-
Egyptian Parliament Postpones Vote on Authorizing Military Support to Saudi Arabia
Egypt's parliament will continue discussions on Monday regarding a bill authorizing military support for Saudi Arabia, Reuters reported, citing lawmakers, after a vote was postponed. Two lawmakers con
-
Trump Reaffirms No Intent to Use Nuclear Weapons or Send Ground Troops to Iran
Former U.S. President Donald Trump told Newsmax last week that he had no intention of using nuclear weapons against Iran or sending ground troops, and denied considering the use of the "Mother of All
-
Saudi military states it intercepted multiple missiles flying over the Red Sea, including one targeting the Yanbu oil terminal.
Saudi Arabia's military spokesperson stated that several missiles flying over the Red Sea were intercepted on Friday, with one heading towards the Yanbu oil export terminal. Additionally, Saudi Arabia
-
Iran warns of "new operational plan" if US resumes attacks; shipping companies report multiple vessel attacks
Mohsen Rezaee, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, stated on Sunday that the Iranian armed forces have prepared "new operational plans" with far greater destructive power than previ
-
The Sudanese army claimed to have attacked a Rapid Support Forces (RSF) command center in South Darfur, but the RSF and its allies stated that a crowded livestock market was hit. The United Nations reported that drone attacks have become the leading cause of civilian deaths in Sudan.
The Sudanese army claimed to have attacked a Rapid Support Forces (RSF) command center in South Darfur, but the RSF and its allies stated that a crowded livestock market was hit. The United Nations re
-
Egyptian Foreign Minister and Pakistani Foreign Minister discuss regional tensions, emphasizing quadrilateral coordination and opposing the use of international straits as a tool for pressure.
Egypt's Foreign Ministry announced that Foreign Minister Abdelatty discussed efforts to de-escalate regional military tensions with Pakistan's Foreign Minister, emphasizing the need to strengthen coor
-
Israel halts commercial shipments to Gaza, sparking food shortage fears and price hikes
Israel's restrictions on commercial goods imports to Gaza have entered their fifth day, leading to fears of food shortages and a sharp increase in the prices of basic goods. Residents report that stap
-
Taiz, Yemen has been under siege by Houthi forces for two weeks, with escalating fighting worsening the humanitarian crisis, leading to food shortages and soaring prices.
Taiz, Yemen has been under siege by Houthi forces for two weeks, with escalating fighting worsening the humanitarian crisis, leading to food shortages and soaring prices.
-
Covered Call ETFs: A Tax Catch for Boomers Seeking Monthly Income
While covered call ETFs are widely adopted by baby boomers for their promise of monthly income, they carry significant tax implications that can surprise investors. For instance, the JPMorgan Equity P
-
BIS Economists: Stablecoin Growth Slows as Banks Raise Deposit Rates, USDC Most Sensitive
BIS Economists: Stablecoin Growth Slows as Banks Raise Deposit Rates, USDC Most Sensitive
-
Hacken Report: Crypto Hacks Caused $1.18 Billion in Losses in Q3, Insufficient Audit Scope Leads to False Sense of Security for Investors
Blockchain security firm Hacken reported that there were 107 crypto hacks in Q3, resulting in losses of $1.18 billion, a 55% increase from the previous quarter. Approximately $907 million (77% of tota
-
Bitwise anticipates Bitcoin could surpass $100,000 by year-end, while LO:TECH maintains a cautious stance, believing macroeconomic headwinds will cap its gains.
Ryan Rasmussen, research director at crypto asset management firm Bitwise, stated that Bitcoin is poised to return above $100,000 by year-end, driven by institutional adoption and demand for hard asse
-
Donald Trump posted, "Our Country has been scammed, and now we have all the evidence," and previewed a follow-up to the 2019 Ukraine impeachment narrative.
Donald Trump posted, "Our Country has been scammed, and now we have all the evidence," and previewed a follow-up to the 2019 Ukraine impeachment narrative.
-
Bitcoin as a Bank Reserve Asset: Real-World Exploration and Controversy
As countries such as the United States, El Salvador, and the Czech Republic incorporate Bitcoin into their national reserves or explore its practical applications in various forms, the debate over whether banks should hold Bitcoin as a reserve asset is intensifying. Proponents argue that Bitcoin's scarcity, anti-inflationary properties, and low correlation with traditional assets make it an effective tool for diversifying risk. However, opponents, represented by the European Central Bank (ECB) and the Federal Reserve, emphasize its price volatility, regulatory uncertainty, and security risks, asserting that it does not yet meet the standards for a reserve asset. This article reviews major global case studies and both sides of the argument, exploring the practical possibilities and challenges of this proposition.
-
MetalLB: Core Load Balancing Solution for Bare-Metal Kubernetes with Five Key Highlights
MetalLB is an open-source network load balancer specifically designed for bare-metal Kubernetes clusters, addressing the absence of a native LoadBalancer service type in non-cloud environments. The project is currently in Beta but is widely adopted and considered stable and reliable. This article will delve into MetalLB's definition, its current project status, and its five core highlights, including its unique bare-metal load balancing capabilities, Layer 2 and BGP operational modes, lightweight Kubernetes-native design, cost-effectiveness and flexibility, and dynamic IP address allocation and external advertisement features, revealing its critical role in private cloud and edge computing scenarios.
-
Previous, Forecast, Actual: These three numbers in the economic calendar are the market's script.
The economic calendar doesn't predict market trends; it merely answers "when, which country, and what numbers will be released." What truly drives prices is the difference between the actual value and the forecast. This article uses two sets of real data to illustrate how to read previous values, forecasts, and actuals, clarifies three common pitfalls—importance ratings, time zones, and revised figures—and provides a replicable weekly scheduling method.
-
From Event to Your Screen: The Four Hurdles a Financial News Alert Must Clear
By the time the news is seen, half the market move has already happened. The problem often lies not in judgment, but in the sequence of information arrival. A financial news flash, from event occurrence to reaching the reader, must pass through four checkpoints: source coverage, deduplication and compression, traceable origin, and multi-language synchronization. This article breaks down this chain and provides three questions for ordinary investors to filter out noise.
Macro
24H Trending
-
1
Turkey Confirms Hex Founder Richard Heart Arrested, Police Seize $7.15M Cash and 6 Cold Wallets
-
2
A New York Times investigation alleges that a U.S. embassy aide blocked a report on the deaths of nine Americans in the West Bank, possibly to protect Israeli interests.
-
3
Ledger co-founder Bacca reacts to AI Claude's ECDSA origins discovery, saying 'Checkmate Satoshi'
-
4
Ethereum's Glamsterdam upgrade is scheduled for October 26 at 17:42:48 UTC on the Hoodi testnet, with a target gas limit of 200 million. The mainnet activation date has not yet been determined.
-
5
Japan will push to sign its first economic agreement with Bangladesh, aiming to eliminate tariffs on Japanese textile imports.
-
6
Ethereum GPU Mining Post-Merge: Transition and Profitability Challenges
-
7
BRWL Token: Market Overview and Potential Risks of the Blockchain Brawlers Game Token
-
8
Crypto Super PAC Fairshake Pours Another $7 Million Into Defeating Sherrod Brown, Total Spending Exceeds $46 Million
-
9
Is MATIC a Worthwhile Investment? An Analysis of Polygon's Value and Risks
-
10
Saylor retweeted a post explaining the evolution of his daily dividend philosophy: from quarterly to daily.
Markets Today
Recommended Reading







