Category: financial_markets
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Federal Reserve Releases Latest Z.1 Financial Accounts of the United States
The Federal Reserve Board has published the newest edition of its Z.1 Financial Accounts of the United States report, with the latest data now available to the public.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentUSAEconomyBankingFinancial MarketsFederal Government Federal ReserveFinancial Accounts of the United StatesZ.1Federal Reserve BoardWashington DCcentral bankeconomic dataU.S. Federal Reserve
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CFTC and Kansas State University to Host AgCon October 22-23
The CFTC and Kansas State University's Center for Risk Management Education and Research will host the 4th Agricultural Commodity Futures conference, AgCon2026, on October 22-23, 2026.
BusinessAgricultureFederal GovernmentEducationFinancial Markets CFTCKansas State UniversityAgCon2026Agricultural Commodity Futures conferenceCenter for Risk Management Education and Research
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UK and U.S. Regulators Hold Joint Exercise on Central Counterparty Resolution
Senior officials from five U.S. and UK financial authorities met September 3, 2026, for a tabletop exercise on the hypothetical resolution of central counterparties, continuing joint work dating to 2017.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentUSAUnited KingdomFinancial MarketsBankingFederal GovernmentEconomy Commodity Futures Trading CommissionBank of Englandcentral counterpartiesCCP resolutionSecurities and Exchange CommissionFederal Deposit Insurance CorporationFederal Reserve Board
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US and UK Regulators Hold Joint Exercise on Central Counterparty Resolution
Senior officials from the SEC, FDIC, CFTC, Federal Reserve Board and Bank of England met on Sept. 3, 2026 for a tabletop exercise on central counterparty resolution.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentUSAUnited KingdomFinancial MarketsBankingFederal GovernmentEconomy Securities and Exchange CommissionBank of Englandcentral counterparty resolutionFederal Deposit Insurance CorporationCommodity Futures Trading CommissionFederal Reserve Boardtabletop exercise
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OCC and Federal Regulators Propose New Third-Party Risk Management Guidance
OCC, with the Federal Reserve, FDIC and NCUA, issues proposed guidance revising third-party risk management rules, aiming to help banking organizations tailor practices to assessed risk levels.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentUSABankingFederal GovernmentFinancial MarketsLegal Office of the Comptroller of the CurrencyThird-Party Risk ManagementFederal ReserveFederal Deposit Insurance CorporationNational Credit Union AdministrationBanking RegulationOCC Bulletin 2026-46Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)
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Four Federal Regulators Seek Comment on Proposed Third-Party Risk Management Guidance
FDIC, Federal Reserve, NCUA and OCC request comment on principles-based, non-binding guidance for banks' third-party relationships, plus a statement on community bank core service providers.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentUSABankingFederal GovernmentFinancial MarketsLegal Office of the Comptroller of the CurrencyFederal Deposit Insurance CorporationFederal Reserve BoardNational Credit Union Administrationthird-party risk managementcommunity bankscore service providersOffice of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)
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Real Average Hourly Earnings Fall 0.1% in August as Inflation Outpaces Pay
BLS reports real average hourly earnings for all employees decreased 0.1 percent in August, as a 0.3 percent rise in average hourly earnings was outpaced by a 0.4 percent CPI-U increase.
BusinessUSAEconomyEmployment and LaborFederal GovernmentFinancial Markets Bureau of Labor StatisticsReal EarningsReal average hourly earningsAverage hourly earningsCPI-UReal average weekly earningsAugust 2026
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US Consumer Prices Rise 0.4% in August as Gasoline Climbs
BLS reports the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers rose 0.4% in August and 3.4% over 12 months, with core prices up 0.3% for the month and 2.4% for the year.
BusinessEconomyFederal GovernmentFinancial MarketsUSA Consumer Price IndexBureau of Labor Statisticsinflationgasoline pricesAll Urban ConsumersUnited States economy
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SEC, NYSE, NASD and Industry Groups Outline Year 2000 Transition Efforts
The President's Year 2000 Council, SEC, NYSE, NASD, ICI and SIA outlined securities industry efforts to ensure a smooth transition into the Year 2000.
BusinessScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentUSAFinancial MarketsBankingFederal GovernmentComputers and Internet Securities and Exchange CommissionYear 2000New York Stock ExchangeNational Association of Securities DealersInvestment Company InstituteSecurities Industry AssociationPresident's Council on Year 2000 Conversion
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SEC: 21 Municipal Securities Underwriters Fined $325,000 Total
NASD Regulation censured and fined 21 securities firms for violating Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board Rule G-36, with the Comptroller of the Currency also sanctioning firms.
BusinessLaw EnforcementUSAFinancial MarketsLegalBanking Securities and Exchange CommissionNASD Regulation Inc.Municipal Securities Rulemaking BoardRule G-36Comptroller of the Currencymunicipal securitiesfines
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SEC Chairman Levitt, Iowa Officials to Hold Investors' Town Meeting in Des Moines
SEC Chairman Arthur Levitt, U.S. Rep. Greg Ganske and Iowa Securities Superintendent Craig Goettsch will hold an Investors' Town Meeting on Friday, November 21 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Des Moines.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentUSAFederal GovernmentFinancial MarketsGeneral PoliticsLegal Securities and Exchange CommissionArthur LevittGreg GanskeCraig GoettschInvestors' Town MeetingDes MoinesIowa
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U.S. Mint Unveils 9/11 25th Anniversary Half Dollar
The U.S. Mint announced a 2026 Semiquincentennial Enduring Liberty Half Dollar marking 25 years since September 11, featuring a "NEVER FORGET" privy mark and now open for pre-sale.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessUSAFederal GovernmentFinancial MarketsSocial Issues United States MintSeptember 11 attacksScott BessentU.S. Department of the TreasurySemiquincentennial Enduring Liberty Half DollarCommemorative coinCoin pre-saleUS Treasury
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Former Heinz Endowments IT Manager Sentenced to Prison for Embezzling Nearly $1 Million
Charles A. Richardson, 45, of Pittsburgh, was sentenced to 12 months and one day for wire fraud after embezzling nearly $1 million from The Heinz Endowments using a shell corporation and fraudulent invoices.
Law EnforcementLegalUSAFinancial Markets Charles A. Richardsonwire fraudThe Heinz EndowmentsembezzlementPittsburghFederal Bureau of InvestigationFinancial FraudFBI
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CFTC Chairman Selig and Kansas State University Release AgCon 2026 Agenda
CFTC Chairman Michael S. Selig and Kansas State University's Risk Management Center released the agenda for the Agricultural Commodity Futures Conference, set for October 22-23, 2026, in Overland Park, Kansas.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentUSAFederal GovernmentAgricultureFinancial MarketsEducation CFTCMichael S. SeligKansas State UniversityAgConAgricultural Commodity Futures ConferenceOverland ParkRisk Management Center
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SEC Charges Founder and Two New Jersey Companies in Alleged $16 Million Ponzi Scheme
The SEC has charged Ernest Ossei Boateng and two New Jersey-based companies he controls with allegedly raising about $16 million from more than 200 investors in a Ponzi scheme.
BusinessLaw EnforcementUSAFinancial MarketsLegalBanking SECPonzi schemeErnest Ossei BoatengIntercontinental Wealth Network LLCI Wealth Network LPNew JerseySecurities fraud
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FinCEN Issues Whistleblower Bulletin on Iran-Related Illicit Finance
FinCEN seeks tips on Bank Secrecy Act and sanctions violations tied to Iranian proxies and facilitators, offering possible awards as Treasury backs Operation Economic Outcast.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLaw EnforcementWorldFederal GovernmentBankingFinancial MarketsLegalMiddle East FinCENOperation Economic OutcastBank Secrecy ActOffice of Foreign Assets ControlIranian proxieswhistleblower programU.S. sanctionsFinancial Crimes Enforcement Network
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Connecticut Cracks Down on Illegal Prediction Markets With Nine Cease-And-Desist Orders, Nearly 30 Subpoenas
Connecticut issues nine cease-and-desist orders and nearly 30 subpoenas to crack down on illegal prediction markets offering sports wagers, citing consumer protection and gaming law violations.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLaw EnforcementSportGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsLegalSocial IssuesFinancial Markets ConnecticutNed Lamontprediction marketssports bettingcease-and-desist ordersDepartment of Consumer ProtectionKalshiConnecticut Governors Office
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SEC Commissioner Uyeda Remarks Published After Investor Advisory Committee Meeting
The Securities and Exchange Commission has posted Commissioner Mark T. Uyeda's remarks delivered at the agency's Investor Advisory Committee meeting, adding to its published speeches and statements.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentFinancial MarketsLegal Securities and Exchange CommissionMark T. UyedaInvestor Advisory CommitteeSEC speeches and statementsFinancial regulationBusiness and Finance
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SEC Officials to Speak at Solana Summit in Washington
SEC Chairman Paul Atkins will give a keynote and Commissioner Hester Peirce will join a fireside chat at the Solana Policy Institute’s Solana Summit: Washington x Wall Street on Sept. 14, 2026.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyFederal GovernmentFinancial MarketsLegalComputers and Internet Securities and Exchange CommissionPaul AtkinsHester PeirceSolana SummitWashington D.C.Solana Policy InstitutePublic Appearances
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Whitmer announces final $778.8M financing for Rebuilding Michigan projects
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says MDOT secured $778.8 million in final financing to continue remaining Rebuilding Michigan road and bridge projects, with 36 of 47 projects set for substantial completion by end of 2026.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessState GovernmentsTransportationEconomyEmployment and LaborFinancial Markets Gretchen WhitmerMichigan Department of TransportationRebuilding Michiganroad constructioninfrastructureGovernmentPoliticsOffice of Michigan Governor
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SEC Publishes Peirce Remarks to Investor Advisory Committee
The Securities and Exchange Commission has posted Commissioner Hester M. Peirce's remarks, titled 'Lame Duck,' delivered at the meeting of the SEC Investor Advisory Committee.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentFinancial MarketsFederal GovernmentLegalEconomy Hester M. PeirceSecurities and Exchange CommissionSEC Investor Advisory CommitteeLame DuckBusiness and FinanceGovernmentRemarks
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SEC Posts Chairman Atkins' Remarks From Investor Advisory Committee Meeting
The Securities and Exchange Commission has posted remarks by Chairman Paul S. Atkins from an Investor Advisory Committee meeting, saying the speech is now available.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentFinancial MarketsFederal GovernmentLegal Securities and Exchange CommissionPaul S. AtkinsInvestor Advisory CommitteeSECSpeeches and StatementsChairman
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Producer Price Index for final demand rises 0.4% in August as goods prices climb 1.1%
The Producer Price Index for final demand rose 0.4 percent in August, with goods prices up 1.1 percent and services up 0.1 percent. Final demand prices climbed 5.4 percent over 12 months.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyFederal GovernmentFinancial Markets Producer Price IndexBureau of Labor Statisticsfinal demand goodsfinal demand servicesinflationAugust 2026U.S. economy
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Aptera Motors Corp. to Participate in H.C.
Aptera Motors Corp. announced it will participate in H.C., according to a press release issued September 10, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. EDT. No further details were provided.
BusinessScience & TechnologyFinancial MarketsEnergyTransportationEnvironment Aptera Motors Corp.H.C.press releaseSeptember 10, 20268:00 a.m. EDTparticipationAptera Motors CorpElectric Vehicle
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Media Monitor: Colorado Couple Faces Fraud Charges Over "God-Guided" Cryptocurrency
MIT Technology Review reports a Colorado couple faces civil and criminal charges for allegedly defrauding over 500 investors of $3 million through a 'God-guided' cryptocurrency, INDXcoin, spending a significant portion on personal expenses.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLaw EnforcementFinancial MarketsLegalFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsSocial Issues Eli RegaladoKaitlyn RegaladoINDXcoinCryptocurrencyFraudColoradoReligious CommunitiesMIT Technology ReviewMITsciencetechnology
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Media Monitor: U.S. and Iran Trade Strikes as Tanker Attacks Push Oil Past $100
The Hindu reports U.S. forces struck five Iranian oil tankers, Iran fired missiles at a U.S. base in Jordan, and Brent crude topped $100 amid Strait of Hormuz tensions.
ConflictPolitics and GovernmentBusinessMiddle EastMilitaryEnergyEconomyFinancial Markets IranStrait of HormuzIslamic Revolutionary Guard Corpsoil tankersInternational NewsThe Hindu
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American Airlines Executives to Speak at Morgan Stanley Laguna Conference
American Airlines CEO Robert Isom and CFO Devon May will engage in a fireside chat at the Morgan Stanley 14th Annual Laguna Conference on Sept. 16 at 7:45 a.m. PT, with remarks webcast for public access.
BusinessEconomyFinancial MarketsTransportation American AirlinesRobert IsomDevon MayMorgan Stanley Laguna ConferenceFireside ChatAviationFinancial Conference
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CFTC Secures Over $500,000 in Penalties and Trading Bans for Commodity Pool Fraud
The CFTC announced court orders against Steven Likos and Archie Rice, directing them to pay over $500,000 in penalties and imposing trading bans for their involvement in commodity pool fraud and related violations.
Law EnforcementBusinessPolitics and GovernmentLegalFinancial MarketsFederal GovernmentEconomy Commodity Pool FraudCFTCSteven LikosArchie RiceTrading BansFinancial CrimeLegal Action
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IRS Opens Applications for 2027 Compliance Assurance Process Program
The IRS is now accepting applications for its 2027 Compliance Assurance Process (CAP) program until October 30, 2026. This program helps large corporations resolve tax issues before filing, offering greater certainty.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentEconomyFinancial MarketsLegal IRSCompliance Assurance ProcessCAP programcorporate taxtax complianceapplicationsfinancial statements
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IRS Opens 2027 Compliance Assurance Process Applications for Corporations
The IRS is now accepting applications for its 2027 Compliance Assurance Process (CAP) program until Oct. 30, 2026. This program helps large corporations resolve tax issues before filing, offering greater certainty and improving compliance.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentEconomyFinancial MarketsLegal IRSCompliance Assurance ProcessCAP programCorporate TaxTax ComplianceApplications2027