Visa
In a month characterized by aggressive populist shifts in financial policy, the U.S. credit card industry has found itself at the center of a regulatory storm. On January 9, 2026, the administration proposed a radical "emergency mandate" to cap credit card interest rates at 10%, a move
Credit Cards
As of January 20, 2026, the American financial landscape is facing a seismic shift as the White House’s proposed 10% cap on credit card interest rates moves from a campaign-trail firebrand to a looming regulatory reality. The mandate, which President Trump aggressively revived earlier this month, seeks to provide
Donald Trump
As the calendar turns toward late January 2026, a high-stakes standoff between the White House and the nation’s largest financial institutions has reached a breaking point. President Donald Trump has renewed his call for a mandatory 10% cap on credit card interest rates, setting a self-imposed deadline of January
Stock Market
The U.S. stock market experienced a striking divergence on Monday, January 12, 2026, as a surge in artificial intelligence optimism propelled the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 to near-record levels, while a sudden regulatory shock to the banking sector left the Dow Jones Industrial Average languishing in
Banking Sector
In a move that has sent shockwaves through the American financial system, the Trump administration has officially proposed a national 10% cap on credit card interest rates. The announcement, which was first teased via social media late Friday evening, January 9, 2026, has triggered a massive sell-off across the banking
Credit Scores
In a historic shift for the American financial infrastructure, the "Big Three" credit bureaus—Equifax (NYSE: EFX), TransUnion (NYSE: TRU), and Experian (LSE: EXPN)—have seen their market valuations crater following a series of aggressive regulatory moves by the White House and the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA)
Congress
As the gavel falls on the first session of 2026, the halls of the U.S. Capitol are gripped by a legislative storm that has been brewing for over a decade. The intensifying fight over a comprehensive ban on individual stock trading for members of Congress has reached a fever
CME Group
The dawn of 2026 has brought a cold reality to the precious metals markets as CME Group (NASDAQ:CME) enacted a series of aggressive margin hikes to stabilize a silver market teetering on the edge of a systemic crisis. Following a parabolic price surge that saw silver reach an intraday
Congressional Ethics
Washington D.C. – December 4, 2025 – A persistent and increasingly vocal debate continues to plague the halls of Congress, centering on allegations that elected officials are leveraging their unique legislative insights for personal financial gain in the stock market. Reports and investigations consistently highlight a concerning trend: members of Congress,
Financial Services
The financial services sector, as of late November 2025, finds itself at a pivotal juncture, characterized by a complex interplay of rapid technological advancement, stringent regulatory evolution, nuanced monetary policy adjustments, and strategic corporate maneuvers. This dynamic environment is not merely shaping the present but is fundamentally redefining the future
CFTC
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has recently intensified its efforts against fraudulent practices within the precious metals market, culminating in significant enforcement actions that are poised to reshape market integrity and investor confidence. With a series of landmark sanctions and ongoing litigations, the CFTC is sending an unequivocal message
China market
Reports are circulating on November 13, 2025, that Wu Qing, the chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC), has reportedly sought approval to step down from his pivotal role, citing health concerns. This significant development, if confirmed, could herald a period of uncertainty and potential policy shifts within China&