Macro

Macro · 1 month ago China's New Loans Experience Historic Drop of $50 Billion in July 2026 China's net new yuan loans fell by 340 billion yuan in July 2026, marking the sharpest monthly contraction recorded this century. This decline signals a troubling trend in borrowing across both households and businesses.

Macro · 1 month ago US 30-Year Treasury Yield Reaches Highest Level Since 2007 Amid Debt Concerns The yield on the 30-year US Treasury bond has surged to 5.29%, marking its highest point since 2007, as investors react to rising government debt and inflation.

Macro · 1 month ago Iran Threatens Military Action if US Fails to Honor Peace Deal Iran has warned of potential military escalation if the US does not implement a peace deal within weeks, raising geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.

Macro · 1 month ago SOL Strategies Reports $1.1M CAD Revenue from Houdini Swap in Q3 2026 SOL Strategies, a Solana-focused firm, announces $1.1 million CAD in revenue from its newly acquired Houdini Swap platform during Q3 2026, marking a significant shift in its business model.

Macro · 1 month ago Iran Executes Protester Shahram Sadeghi Amid Ongoing Crackdown on Dissent Iran has executed Shahram Sadeghi, a protester convicted during anti-government demonstrations, as part of a broader crackdown on dissent that has raised concerns among human rights organizations.

Macro · 1 month ago Bitcoin Faces Low Volatility Amid ETF Outflows and Dollar Weakness Bitcoin's price remains stable around $63,500 as it experiences low volatility and significant ETF outflows, while the dollar hits a three-month low.

Macro · 1 month ago Bitmine Immersion Technologies Reports $11.4 Billion in Crypto Holdings and 5.82 Million ETH Bitmine Immersion Technologies announces its Ethereum holdings have reached 5.82 million tokens, representing 4.8% of the total ETH supply, as part of its broader strategy to accumulate digital assets.

Macro · 1 month ago Analysts Split on Federal Reserve's Interest Rate Outlook Ahead of September Meeting Ella Gude predicts the Federal Reserve will maintain current interest rates, while Wells Fargo forecasts a potential hike amid inflation pressures.

Macro · 1 month ago US Retail Sales Decline 0.6% in July, Impacting Consumer Sentiment and GDP Forecasts Retail sales in the US fell by 0.6% in July, marking the first decline in nine months and raising concerns about consumer sentiment and GDP growth.

Macro · 1 month ago Iran Shifts Military Strategy, Warns of Strategic Surprises Amid Ongoing Conflict Iran has announced a transition to a more offensive military posture, warning adversaries of potential 'strategic surprises' as tensions escalate in the region.

Macro · 1 month ago AI Hyperscalers Accelerate Borrowing to Fund Infrastructure Amid Rising Treasury Spending Major tech companies are ramping up borrowing for AI infrastructure, surpassing Wall Street forecasts amid increased U.S. Treasury spending.

Macro · 1 month ago Greenlane Holdings Faces Nasdaq Delisting After $70 Million Altcoin Investment Plummets Greenlane Holdings reported a significant drop in the value of its altcoin holdings, raising concerns about potential Nasdaq delisting due to new market value requirements.

Macro · 1 month ago Central Banks Shift Reserves to Gold Amid Geopolitical Tensions Recent data reveals that central banks globally are prioritizing gold over U.S. Treasuries for the first time since the mid-1990s, driven by geopolitical tensions, particularly the conflict involving Iran.

Macro · 1 month ago Iran Accuses US of Violating Agreement, Stalling Diplomatic Talks Iran's Foreign Ministry claims that stalled diplomatic talks with the US are due to Washington's violation of a memorandum of understanding, highlighting ongoing tensions between the two nations.

Macro · 1 month ago China's Trade Surplus with EU Reaches €360 Billion, Raising Trade Tension Concerns China's trade surplus with the European Union has surged to €360 billion, prompting potential trade tensions and implications for gold demand amidst a weakening dollar.

Macro · 1 month ago Ukrainian Missile Strike Kills Six in Belgorod Region Amid Ongoing Conflict A missile strike from Ukraine has resulted in six civilian deaths and four injuries in Russia's Belgorod Region, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict.

Macro · 1 month ago Asian Currencies Strengthen as Fed Rate Hike Expectations Diminish Asian currencies, including the yen and baht, are gaining strength as expectations for U.S. Federal Reserve rate hikes wane, influenced by recent economic data.

Macro · 1 month ago US Dollar's 55-Year Fiat Status Increases Gold's Safe Haven Appeal The US dollar marks 55 years as a fiat currency, enhancing gold's attractiveness as a safe haven asset amid market fluctuations.

Macro · 1 month ago Turkey Urges Reopening of Strait of Hormuz Amid Ongoing Oil Supply Concerns Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing its importance for global oil flows after a prolonged closure due to regional tensions.

Macro · 1 month ago China's Efforts to Replace Nvidia Chips Face Significant Challenges China's government is pushing to eliminate Nvidia from its AI ecosystem, but domestic alternatives are struggling to keep pace with the performance and software maturity of Nvidia's hardware.