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Historical Editorial Desk Brief · analysis | Markets
Treasury Yields Hold Steady as Headline PCE Ticks Up Ahead of Jackson Hole
U.S. Treasury yields remained largely unchanged after a slight increase in the headline Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index, as market participants awaited signals from the upcoming Jackson Hole symposium, according to Investing.com.
Historical Editorial Desk Brief · analysis | Markets
Fed’s Preferred Inflation Index Holds Steady in July, Signaling Pause in Disinflation Trend
The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation index remained unchanged on an annualized basis in July, matching the prior month, according to Investing.com.
Historical Editorial Desk Brief · analysis | Markets
Persistent U.S. Inflation Renews Rate Hike Risks as Fed Target Eludes Policymakers
The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge climbed again in July, remaining well above the central bank’s target and increasing the likelihood of a near-term rate hike, according to MarketWatch.
Historical Editorial Desk Brief · analysis | Markets
Fed’s Preferred Inflation Gauge Rises Above Expectations in July
The Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of inflation increased more than anticipated in July, according to Yahoo Finance.
Historical Editorial Desk Brief · analysis | Markets
U.S. GDP Growth Slows to 1.5% in Q2 2026; Personal Income Rises in July
The U.S. economy expanded at a 1.5% annualized rate in the second quarter of 2026, down from 2.1% in the prior quarter, while July saw continued gains in personal income and disposable income, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Historical Editorial Desk Brief · News Brief | Capital Markets
Better and Coinbase Launch Broad Rollout of Token-Backed Conforming Mortgage Product
Better and Coinbase have expanded the availability of a token-backed conforming mortgage product, with early waitlist data indicating over $260 million in projected loan volume.
Historical Editorial Desk Brief · Market Brief | Industries
Japan Plans Study Group for Blockchain-Based Settlement of Stocks and Bonds
Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA), Ministry of Finance, and central bank are collaborating to explore a national blockchain-based settlement system for stocks and Japanese government bonds (JGBs), according to Nikkei via Finextra.
Historical Editorial Desk Brief · News Brief | Markets
As Cook Case Smolders, Trump Pursues Alternative Routes to Influence Federal Reserve Policy Team
With the Cook nomination stalled, former President Trump is exploring other avenues to impact the Federal Reserve's policy-making team, according to Yahoo Finance.
Historical Editorial Desk Brief · Market Brief | Corporate Finance
Private Equity’s Struggles Signal Potential Broader Economic Downturn
Private equity investors face challenges unloading a record number of portfolio companies at acceptable valuations, raising concerns about wider economic vulnerabilities, according to Fast Company citing The New York Times.
Historical Editorial Desk Brief · analysis | Markets
Bessent’s Bond Intervention Escalates Tensions Between US Treasury and Federal Reserve
A surge in debt purchases orchestrated by Bessent has heightened policy tensions, as the US Treasury’s actions risk undermining Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s efforts to control inflation, according to the Financial Times.
Historical Editorial Desk Brief · News Brief | Markets
Insurers Expand Role in Synthetic Risk Transfers as Banks Offload Default Risk
The market for synthetic risk transfers has grown significantly, with insurers increasingly providing banks with unfunded structures to mitigate default risk, according to the Financial Times.
Historical Editorial Desk Brief · News Brief | Markets
Institutional Investors Commit to Blackstone and KKR Funds Targeting Wealthy Individuals
Institutional investors have recently backed private equity funds managed by Blackstone and KKR that are designed for wealthy individual investors, marking a notable shift in traditional private equity fundraising dynamics, according to the Financial Times.
Historical Editorial Desk Brief · analysis | Regulation
OFAC Suspends Five General Licenses Under Iranian Transactions and Sanctions Regulations
The U.S. Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has indefinitely suspended five general licenses related to Iranian Transactions and Sanctions Regulations, reflecting a shift in U.S. foreign policy towards Iran, according to the Federal Register.
Historical Editorial Desk Brief · Market Brief | Regulation
Proposed Regulations on U.S. Shareholders’ Pro Rata Share of Foreign Corporation Income
The U.S. Treasury Department has issued proposed regulations concerning the calculation of a United States shareholder's pro rata share of Subpart F income, tested income, or tested loss from controlled foreign corporations, potentially impacting multinational taxpayers.
Historical Editorial Desk Brief · News Brief | Industries
Visa Partners with Monetary Authority of Singapore to Pilot Stablecoin Settlement
Visa has joined a Monetary Authority of Singapore-led initiative to explore linking traditional payment systems with stablecoin networks, signaling a step toward integrating digital currencies into mainstream finance.
Historical Editorial Desk Brief · News Brief | Markets
US Audit Regulator Eliminates Investor Advocate Role Amid Ongoing Trump-Era Overhaul
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board has discontinued the investor advocate office established during the Biden administration, marking a significant step in the continuation of changes initiated under the Trump administration, according to the Financial Times.
Historical Editorial Desk Brief · analysis | Markets
Fed Chairman Warsh Slashes Post-Meeting Statement, Omits Rate Cut Guidance
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh has sharply reduced the length of the Fed's post-meeting statement and removed all references to future rate cuts, prompting market debate over the potential for a prolonged higher-rate environment.
Historical Editorial Desk Brief · News Brief | Capital Markets
Colorado’s AI Proposal Raises New Compliance Questions for Lenders
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) highlights the need for clearer guidance on definitions and consequential decisions in Colorado's proposed artificial intelligence (AI) regulations affecting creditors.
Historical Editorial Desk Brief · News Brief | Markets
Gold Back on Track to $5,000 per Ounce Amid Rising U.S. Debt Concerns, Natixis Reports
Natixis projects gold prices could reach $5,000 per ounce as fears over U.S. debt intensify, according to Seeking Alpha.
Historical Editorial Desk Brief · Market Brief | Commercial Real Estate
OCVibe Expands Dining Options with Five New Concepts in $5 Billion Southern California Development
The Samueli family has announced the addition of five dining concepts to the 50,000-square-foot market hall at OCVibe, a $5 billion mixed-use project near the Honda Center in Anaheim, California, scheduled to open next year, according to Commercial Observer.
Historical Editorial Desk Brief · Market Brief | Corporate Finance
HBK Receives Strategic Investment from H.I.G. Capital
HBK, a leading top 50 accounting firm, has sold a stake to H.I.G. Capital, a Miami-based global alternative investment firm managing $75 billion in assets, marking a notable instance of outside capital infusion in the accounting sector.
Historical Editorial Desk Brief · analysis | Markets
Trump Administration Actions Disrupt Bond Market, Raising Economic Concerns
Recent actions by the Trump administration have been characterized as a 'war against his own economy,' with significant disruptive effects on the bond market, according to the Financial Times.
Historical Editorial Desk Brief · News Brief | Commercial Real Estate
New-Home Sales Plunge in July Amid Rising Mortgage Rates
New-home sales experienced a significant decline in July due to elevated mortgage rates, while purchase applications have stayed below last year's levels with rates near 6.8%, according to Scotsman Guide.
Historical Editorial Desk Brief · analysis | Markets
ECB Poised for September Rate Hike Amid Geopolitical Tensions, With Cautious Forward Guidance
The European Central Bank (ECB) is reportedly preparing to raise rates in September but is not expected to signal additional hikes, according to sources cited by Investing.com. The decision comes against a backdrop of heightened geopolitical risks, including concerns related to the Iran war.
Historical Editorial Desk Brief · News Brief | Markets
Strategic M&A Trends: Private Equity, Cross-Border Deals, and Defense Tech Roll-Ups Reshape Markets
Private equity firms, cross-border mergers and acquisitions, and consolidation in defense technology sectors are driving significant shifts in market dynamics, according to Investing.com.
Historical Editorial Desk Brief · Market Brief | Markets
U.S.-Canada Trade War Risks Amplifying Inflationary Pressures on Both Economies
A potential trade war between the U.S. and Canada threatens to exacerbate inflation in both countries, with Canada expected to bear the brunt but the U.S. also facing significant economic fallout, according to MarketWatch.
Historical Editorial Desk Brief · News Brief | Markets
U.S. Treasuries Gain as Crude Oil Prices Continue Sharp Decline
U.S. Treasury securities extended their gains following a rebound in the previous session, coinciding with a continued sharp drop in crude oil prices, according to Nasdaq.
Historical Editorial Desk Brief · News Brief | Markets
Asset Managers Launch New Box ETFs Amid US Treasury Scrutiny
Several asset managers have introduced new box exchange-traded funds (ETFs) even as the US Treasury Department intensifies its examination of these products, according to Seeking Alpha.
Historical Editorial Desk Brief · Market Brief | Corporate Finance
One Year Remains Until Central Clearing Mandate for U.S. Treasury and Repo Markets
The U.S. Treasury and repurchase (repo) markets are approaching a significant regulatory milestone, with only one year left before central clearing becomes mandatory, signaling a major shift in market structure.
Historical Editorial Desk Brief · analysis | Markets
Four Federal Reserve Bank Boards Favored Rate Hike, Meeting Minutes Reveal
Minutes released show that four regional Federal Reserve bank boards advocated for an interest rate increase, according to Investing.com.
Historical Editorial Desk Brief · analysis | Markets
GENIUS Act Stablecoin Regulations Set for November Rollout: Implications for Crypto Markets
Regulators are preparing to enforce the GENIUS Act, introducing new rules for stablecoins, with enforcement beginning in January, according to Nasdaq.
Historical Editorial Desk Brief · analysis | Capital Markets
Mortgage Rates Surge as Treasury Buyback Plan Fails to Lower Borrowing Costs
Despite the imminent start of U.S. Treasury buybacks, mortgage rates have climbed sharply, with 30-year conforming and jumbo rates both nearing or exceeding 7%, according to HousingWire.
Historical Editorial Desk Brief · News Brief | Markets
IMF Sees AI Driving Global Growth as Investment Expands Beyond U.S.
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva projects that artificial intelligence (AI) will fuel global economic growth, with investment in AI technologies spreading beyond the United States. She also anticipates the world economy will withstand the ongoing energy crisis triggered by the Iran war, according to the Financial Times.
Historical Editorial Desk Brief · analysis | Regulation
Federal Reserve Releases Minutes of July 2026 Discount Rate Meetings
The Federal Reserve has published the official minutes from its Board's discount rate meetings held on July 20 and July 29, 2026, providing insight into recent monetary policy discussions.
Historical Editorial Desk Brief · Market Brief | Markets
U.S. Treasury's Two-Year Note Auction Draws Average Demand
The U.S. Treasury Department auctioned $69 billion in two-year notes, with demand coming in at roughly average levels, according to Nasdaq.
Historical Editorial Desk Brief · Market Brief | Markets
How First Brands’ Billion-Dollar Rescue Hit the Skids
Hedge funds that financed First Brands’ bankruptcy restructuring have been left holding a problematic asset, highlighting the complexities beyond a typical debt-induced collapse, according to the Financial Times.
Historical Editorial Desk Brief · analysis | Markets
Bessent’s $40 Trillion Debt Strategy Raises New Questions for Federal Reserve Policy
A bond-buyback approach proposed by Bessent, addressing $40 trillion in debt, is adding complexity to the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision-making, according to TheStreet.
Historical Editorial Desk Brief · News Brief | Banking
FDIC Chairman Welcomes Federal Reserve Participation in Community Reinvestment Act Rulemaking
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has engaged in discussions with the Federal Reserve regarding proposed amendments to the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) regulations, with FDIC Chairman Travis Hill expressing openness to the Fed's involvement, according to the ABA Banking Journal.
Historical Editorial Desk Brief · Market Brief | Markets
The Persistent US Debt Challenge Amid Rising Deficits and Costs
The United States faces a continuing debt issue as growing deficits and increasing debt-servicing expenses fail to prompt fiscal restraint, according to the Financial Times.
Historical Editorial Desk Brief · News Brief | Commercial Real Estate
New US Home Sales Decline Sharply in July Amid High Mortgage Rates
New home sales in the United States fell by 10.5% in July, reflecting the impact of elevated mortgage rates on housing demand, according to Investing.com and Mortgage Professional America.
Historical Editorial Desk Brief · analysis | Markets
Fed's Collins: Further US Rate Hikes Needed Without Clear Inflation Progress
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Susan Collins signaled that additional interest rate increases may be necessary unless there is clear evidence of sustained declines in inflation, according to Yahoo Finance.
Historical Editorial Desk Brief · News Brief | Banking
New Home Sales Decline 10.5% in July Amid Rising Mortgage Rates
New home sales in the U.S. dropped by 10.5% in July, reflecting ongoing affordability challenges as mortgage rates reached 6.66%. This decline coincides with a slight dip in consumer confidence in August, according to ABA Banking Journal reports.
Historical Editorial Desk Brief · News Brief | Markets
Ray Dalio Warns of U.S. Debt Crisis Within Three Years, Offers Five Actions for Americans
Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, has projected that the United States could face a debt crisis within three years, plus or minus two years, according to Yahoo Finance. He also outlined five measures that Americans can take now to prepare for this potential fiscal challenge.
Historical Editorial Desk Brief · analysis | Markets
Federal Reserve Issues New Warning to Wall Street: Implications for Credit Markets
The Federal Reserve has issued a new warning to Wall Street, signaling potential changes or risks that could impact investors, according to Yahoo Finance.
Historical Editorial Desk Brief · Market Brief | Markets
Regulators Investigate Hedge Fund Near-Collapse Linked to AI-Driven Strategies
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is probing the near-collapse of a hedge fund that employed artificial intelligence (AI)-centric investment strategies, focusing on the role of banks that financed the fund's leveraged positions, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Historical Editorial Desk Brief · Market Brief | Markets
America’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve Nears Depletion Ahead of Potential Supply Shocks
The United States’ Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) is approaching critically low levels, raising concerns about its capacity to mitigate future oil supply disruptions, according to Yahoo Finance.
Historical Editorial Desk Brief · News Brief | Corporate Finance
Scott Bessent’s Iran Strategy Targets 60 Entities Without Pushing Oil Prices Higher
Scott Bessent has launched Operation Economic Outcast, a strategic effort to isolate Tehran from the U.S. dollar by targeting 60 entities while avoiding upward pressure on oil prices, according to Inc.
Historical Editorial Desk Brief · News Brief | Markets
Home Prices Increase 2.1% in June Despite High Mortgage Rates
Home prices rose by 2.1% in June even as elevated mortgage rates continue to exert pressure on the housing market, according to Yahoo Finance.
Historical Editorial Desk Brief · News Brief | Corporate Finance
Trump Proposes $100,000 Fee for Each H-1B Visa Sponsorship After Court Setback
The Trump administration has introduced a regulatory proposal imposing a $103,000 fee on companies sponsoring each H-1B visa candidate, following a recent court defeat.
Historical Editorial Desk Brief · Market Brief | Corporate Finance
China Seeks U.S. Dollar Access While Developing Sanctions Hedge
China remains reliant on U.S. dollars but is actively building financial infrastructure to mitigate risks from U.S. sanctions, including alternatives like the Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS), according to CNBC.