President Donald Trump announced a proposal to create a new retirement savings plan modeled on the federal government’s Thrift Savings Plan, offering up to a $1,000 annual government match. Roughly…
Government
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The debate around public vs. private listings is moving from dueling op-eds to the Washington statehouse with a new bill seeking to limit the practice. The back-and-forth around public vs.…
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Crypto Currency
Insiders sell government crypto database to violent home invaders as transparency laws backfire
A tax employee in Bobigny used internal software to compile dossiers on cryptocurrency specialists, billionaire Vincent Bolloré, prison guards, and a judge. She passed the information to criminals who paid…
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Hua Xia Bank, a publicly traded financial institution linked to China’s government, issued 4.5 billion yuan ($600 million) in tokenized bonds on Wednesday, aiming to reduce clearing friction by removing…
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Real Estate
Fed Officials Are Divided on Next Rate Cut—and Government Reopening May Not Settle the Debate
Federal Reserve policymakers appear increasingly divided over whether to cut interest rates again in December, and even the resumption of federal economic reports as the government reopens may not settle…
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Stocks
The government shutdown looks on track to end this week. A House vote is the remaining hurdle.
The record-setting government shutdown appears on course to conclude in a matter of days.
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U.S. stock futures gained Sunday, despite coming off the worst week for tech stocks since April, as investors clung to indications that a deal may be in the works to…
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Investors are wary of stocks and earnings viewed through political fog.
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No, the government does not make a profit on student loans, despite charging interest. In 2024, the government lost $19.64 for every $100 loaned, but in more “normal” years, it…
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Real Estate
Government Shutdown Disrupts Housing Data—but Relief Is in Sight as Mortgage Rates Hold Steady
The federal government shutdown stretched past the one-week mark, interrupting data releases and likely delaying some home closings. Mortgage lenders have received guidance from Fannie and Freddie on adaptations they…
