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Hang Seng Index Falls for Fifth Straight Session, Breaks 18,000; Southbound Funds Defy Trend to Signal Market Bottom
Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index dropped for a fifth consecutive session, falling below the 18,000 mark, while southbound capital inflows exceeded HK$10 billion, signaling a potential market bottom. Analysts see valuations at historic lows, with policy support and fund flows pointing to medium-term value.

U.S. SEC sets meeting to propose Reg Crypto to support certain digital assets offerings
The Securities and Exchange Commission will vote this week to start its first major crypto rulemaking process.

PBoC halts short-term liquidity injections for first time since June
The Peopleâs Bank of China (PBoC) conducted zero seven-day reverse repos in its open market operations on Tuesday, marking the first time since June that the central bank injected no liquidity via the short-term facility.

Gold Hits Record High: Safe-Haven Demand and Rate Cut Expectations Drive Futures Rally
Gold futures surge to record highs as safe-haven demand and rate cut expectations converge. Explore the macro drivers, market structure, and outlook for gold prices.

Hang Seng Index Falls Over 300 Points at Midday; Tech Giants Drag Blue Chips Lower
Hong Kong stocks retreated on Tuesday as the Hang Seng Index dropped over 300 points, led by tech heavyweights Tencent and Alibaba. A sector-wide tech pullback weighed on the market, with investors eyeing earnings and policy cues.

Trump Media Plans Crypto Treasury Revamp After $238M Q2 Loss
Trump Media plans a more disciplined crypto treasury strategy after a $238 million Q2 loss, while managing Bitcoin volatility and expanding its media business.

IHeartMedia Reaffirms $800M EBITDA Target, Q3 Guidance of $180M-$220M Highlights Ad Market Resilience
IHeartMedia maintains its full-year adjusted EBITDA target of $800 million and free cash flow of $200 million, with Q3 guidance of $180-$220 million. Political advertising supports broadcast, while digital growth slows and cost control becomes key.

Gold Futures Hit Record High as Safe-Haven Funds Flood Options Market
Gold futures break key resistance to hit an all-time high, driving safe-haven flows into the options market. This article analyzes the drivers behind the rally and how investors are using call options to hedge or add exposure.

Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index Rises for Fifth Straight Day: Southbound Capital Inflows Exceed HK$40 Billion in 8 Days, Domestic and Foreign Funds Converge
The Hang Seng Index has climbed for five consecutive sessions, driven by over HK$40 billion in net southbound capital inflows over eight days, with tech and high-dividend stocks favored. As foreign funds return, the rally's sustainability hinges on fundamentals and liquidity.

Thailand’s 0% Crypto Tax, Bitcoin Red Team Forced To Use Chinese AI: Asia Express
Bitcoin Policy Institute urges frontier AI labs to increase access after Bitcoin Red Team forced to rely on open source Chinese models. Thailand sets crypto tax to 0%. Asia Express

Tactile Medical projects $360M-$366M 2026 revenue as airway clearance ordering normalizes in Q4 (NASDAQ:TCMD)
TCMD Q2 2026 earnings call recap: raised revenue guidance to $360â$366M, lymphedema strength, AffloVest inventory reset, Medicare prior auth impactâread...

Gold Futures Hit Record High as Derivatives Open Interest Surges, Institutional Hedging Strategies Evolve
Gold futures have surged to an all-time high, with derivatives markets seeing a sharp rise in open interest. This article analyzes the shifts in positioning and institutional hedging strategies, revealing the dynamics behind the rally.

Hang Seng Reclaims 20,000: Can Tech-Led Rally Sustain? Analyzing the Drivers Behind Hong Kong Stocks' Rebound
The Hang Seng Index has climbed back above the 20,000 mark, led by tech heavyweights like Tencent and Alibaba, with southbound capital inflows persisting. This article analyzes the drivers of the rebound and assesses whether tech stocks can sustain their upward momentum and the near-term outlook for Hong Kong equities.

Wintermute Plans to Trade Commodities, Crypto ETFs, and Tokenized Stocks After Regulatory Approval
Wintermute, a leading crypto market maker, is planning to expand into commodities, crypto ETFs, and tokenized stocks pending regulatory approval, potentially accelerating institutional adoption and reshaping market making.

Webtoon Q3 Revenue Guidance Hits $358-368M, Q4 Target Set for Double-Digit Growth: What US Investors Need to Know
Webtoon Entertainment projects Q3 2024 revenue of $358-368 million and targets double-digit growth in Q4, signaling confidence in its business model. This article analyzes growth drivers, market context, and potential risks for US investors.

Gold Hits Record High, Options Market Signals Rising Pullback Risk as Institutions Adjust Hedging Strategies
After gold prices reached historic highs, options market data reveals institutions are hedging against pullback risks through put options and spread strategies. This article analyzes the market signals and outlook.

TRON Stablecoin Supply Hits Record $89.2B in Q2
A Messari report found TRON’s USDT supply reached $87.9 billion in Q2 as transfers hit $2.1 trillion and network activity climbed to record levels.

Definitive Healthcare Raises 2026 Revenue Guidance, Turbo Product to Reach General Availability by Year-End
Definitive Healthcare lifts its 2026 revenue outlook to $220-$222 million and plans to launch Turbo, its AI-driven data platform, to all customers by year-end, signaling strong growth in the healthcare data sector.

Gold Hits Record High: Options Market Bets and Hedging Strategies Deep Dive
Gold futures and options surge as institutions hedge and speculate. Analysis of the logic behind safe-haven flows into derivatives, and the risks and key variables ahead.

Hang Seng Drops 1.2% in Morning Trade; Tencent Defies Downtrend as Capital Battle Intensifies
Hong Kong stocks retreated in morning trading, with the Hang Seng Index falling about 1.2%. Tencent rose against the trend to support the index, while Alibaba faced pressure, highlighting intensified capital flows and divergent strategies among investors.
