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Congress mandates that the Federal Reserve submit a Monetary Policy Report semiannually, with the chair testifying on the state of monetary policy. Making these required updates worth reading could strengthen transparency during key rate cycles.
The IRS's September 28 Revenue Ruling 2026-20 recharacterizes 351 conversion transactions as taxable exchanges, eliminating tax deferral on...
The administration’s official agenda rests on tax relief, deregulation, and private-sector investment, citing 39 S&P 500 records in 2025 and more than...
The Supreme Court’s Trump v. Slaughter ruling ended a century of FTC independence by confirming presidential removal power, leaving a...
New sanctions on Iran's major automakers and rail firms, plus suppliers in Indonesia, UAE, and Turkey, escalate enforcement risks for any connected...
The summit framed fossil-fuel trade as a tactical pressure point in U.S.-China relations, driven by U.S. diesel shortages and election timing.
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Trump claims an inspector general report requires forcing Powell to resign, even though it found no criminal wrongdoing or misconduct and only noted...
Weaker employment data slashed October Fed hike odds from 64% to 20%, easing pressure on high-valuation tech stocks. This macro relief lifted AI connectivity name Credo Technology 8% as lower rates make distant earnings more valuable.
Supreme Court arguments on Oct. 5 in Suncor Energy v. Boulder County could decide if state tort suits against energy firms for climate harms proceed...
Federal rollbacks on clean energy incentives and projects will raise average U.S. household energy costs by $6,500 cumulatively through 2040. Five...
A new study examines whether stronger competition triggered by antitrust enforcement affects corporate environmental investment and disclosure.
With federal AI regulation stalled, state attorneys general could become the main check on industry self-regulation by granting antitrust immunity...
Stronger-than-expected Q2 GDP growth at +2.2% and solid consumer spending reflect real economic momentum, yet 10-year Treasury yields above 5.30% are...
Byron Donalds' positions as the 2026 Florida gubernatorial candidate favor data center expansion paired with small modular nuclear reactors, while...
The CBIZ settlement shows that strong cooperation credit can eliminate penalties even in strict-liability Section 5 cases, yet issuers still face...
Markets are likely to hold off on repricing the long-term economic impact of Trump's election win until his administration's specific policy ideas become clear.
Wisconsin's decentralized election system leaves hundreds of small municipalities vulnerable, with one in three clerks still using consumer email...
The 2026 midterms could lock in structural changes to voting access, redistricting, and executive authority over state-run elections.
The Court will clarify whether ERISA plaintiffs can allege fiduciary breach from underperformance alone, or must identify a meaningful benchmark.
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