Government

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…

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…

The record-setting government shutdown appears on course to conclude in a matter of days.

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…

Investors are wary of stocks and earnings viewed through political fog.

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…

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…

The government has shut down again, this time mostly over healthcare subsidies. We’ve seen shutdowns before, and we’ll see more in the future. As frustrating as they are, shutdowns remind…

The weakened Washington, D.C., housing market is bracing for a “direct impact” from the federal government shutdown, coming just months after the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) sweeping job cuts.…

Everyone is talking about the potential government shutdown looming in two weeks: a battle of partisan politics, the 800,000+ jobs that have could be furloughed, the irritation of not being…