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CPI Cools Off, Bank Earnings, and the AI Boom: What Key Factors Are Shaping BTC and the US Stock Market?

CPI Cools Off, Bank Earnings, and the AI Boom: What Key Factors Are Shaping BTC and the US Stock Market?

Analyzing how US CPI and PPI data, bank earnings reports, and AI investment trends impact BTC and the US stock market, with insights into the market logic behind interest rate expectations, corporate earnings, and shifts in risk appetite.

Blog Team07/20/2026

CPI Posts Largest Drop Since 2020: Why Isn’t the Fed Convinced? The Rate Cut Tug-of-War Between Markets and the Central Bank Intensifies

CPI Posts Largest Drop Since 2020: Why Isn’t the Fed Convinced? The Rate Cut Tug-of-War Between Markets and the Central Bank Intensifies

This article unpacks the policy rationale and asset implications behind the disconnect between data and prevailing narratives.

Blog Team07/17/2026

Bank Earnings Season Off to a Strong Start: Why Are Wall Street Banks Regaining Market Favor?

Bank Earnings Season Off to a Strong Start: Why Are Wall Street Banks Regaining Market Favor?

This article examines the three key drivers behind improved profitability for Wall Street banks and explores the logic behind the revaluation of financial sector valuations.

Blog Team07/16/2026

After Circle’s Stock Drops Over 76%, a Critical Turning Point Emerges: Can USDC Become the Core Infrastructure for the Digital Dollar?

After Circle’s Stock Drops Over 76%, a Critical Turning Point Emerges: Can USDC Become the Core Infrastructure for the Digital Dollar?

Visa, Stripe, BlackRock, and more than 140 other institutions have jointly launched Open USD, signaling a new phase in the stablecoin competition. Can Circle’s OCC federal trust bank license serve as a lasting moat?

Blog Team07/14/2026

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Japanese Stocks Drop Nearly 2%: Oil Prices Surge Amid Hormuz Strait Blockade, Bank Shares Defy the Trend

Japanese Stocks Drop Nearly 2%: Oil Prices Surge Amid Hormuz Strait Blockade, Bank Shares Defy the Trend

On July 13, the Nikkei 225 Index closed down 1.92% at 67,242.73 points, while the TOPIX Index fell 0.71% to 4,007.49 points. Rising tensions in the Middle East pushed oil prices higher, prompting profit-taking in semiconductor stocks. In contrast, the banking sector outperformed the broader market.

US Q2 Earnings Season Begins: Five Major Banks Report Results on the Same Day, With High Interest Rates and Surging Trading Activity as Key Drivers

US Q2 Earnings Season Begins: Five Major Banks Report Results on the Same Day, With High Interest Rates and Surging Trading Activity as Key Drivers

The Q2 earnings season for U.S. stocks officially kicks off on July 14 (Beijing time), with JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, Bank of America, and Morgan Stanley set to release their results in succession.

Blog Team07/13/2026

JPMorgan Earnings Report Set for July 14: What Signals Will U.S. Earnings Season Send for the Economy and Risk Assets?

JPMorgan Earnings Report Set for July 14: What Signals Will U.S. Earnings Season Send for the Economy and Risk Assets?

This article examines how financial reports influence Federal Reserve policy expectations, the performance of bank stocks, and the direction of risk assets such as Bitcoin, while providing a forward-looking analysis of key signals for the upcoming U.S. earnings season.

Blog Team07/10/2026

What Factors Influence Gold Prices? The Role of the US Dollar, Interest Rates, Safe-Haven Demand, and XAUT Trading

What Factors Influence Gold Prices? The Role of the US Dollar, Interest Rates, Safe-Haven Demand, and XAUT Trading

Gold prices are shaped by the US dollar, real interest rates, central bank demand, inflation expectations, and safe-haven flows. For crypto users, XAUT offers a way to access gold price exposure through a digital asset account.

Why Is Shinhan Financial Group’s Stock Rising? Korean Financial Stocks Regain Attention

Why Is Shinhan Financial Group’s Stock Rising? Korean Financial Stocks Regain Attention

Over the past year, Shinhan Financial Group’s stock has significantly outperformed the Korean market. This strong performance is not only driven by earnings growth, but also closely linked to the revaluation of Korean bank stocks, reforms in shareholder returns, and the return of foreign capital.