Macro Trends
Mexico Consumer Confidence Inches Up Slightly to 45.8 in July
Mexico’s consumer confidence showed a modest improvement in July, rising to 45.8 from the previous month’s reading of 45.7. The slight uptick represents...
Hong Kong Announces 5 Percent Interest Rate for 2026 Maturity Silver Bonds
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), acting on behalf of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, has formally revealed the interest rate...
OpenAI Secures $8.3B Funding, Hits $300B Valuation Amid AI Investment Surge
The artificial intelligence company OpenAI has successfully completed a massive funding round, securing $8.3 billion in new investment capital. This latest financing values...
HKMA to Reopen 10-Year RMB Infrastructure Bonds in August 2025 Tender Offering
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has announced plans to reopen its 10-year RMB HKSAR Institutional Government Bonds through a tender process on August...
Slowing US Jobs Growth Could Stir Volatility in Crypto and Broader Markets
The U.S. employment report for July is scheduled for release on August 1 at 8:30 p.m. Beijing time, with economists expecting a notable...
Global Crypto Selloff Raises Market Jitters as Prices Slide Across the Board
Digital asset markets faced significant turbulence on August 1st, as widespread selling pressure triggered a sharp decline across the cryptocurrency landscape. The entire...
Apple Shares Jump After Hours on Strong Earnings, iPhone Growth, and China Recovery
Apple Inc. (AAPL) shares closed at $207.57 on Thursday, falling 0.71% during regular trading hours. The stock quickly reversed course in after-hours trading,...
Japan Presses U.S. for Immediate Tariff Relief as $500B Trade Deal Hits Snag
Akimasa Akazawa, Japan’s Minister of State for Economic Revitalization and leading trade negotiator, has disclosed that tariff reductions on automotive and spare parts...
