Democrats Turn Stock Trading Into a Midterm Fight Over Corruption and Trust

Democrats are increasingly attacking each other over personal stock trading as the party tries to sharpen its anti-corruption message ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The issue has become a major flashpoint in several Democratic primaries, where candidates are using public anger over political self-enrichment to question whether rivals can credibly campaign against corruption in […]

Most Split Fed Vote Since 1992 Leaves Markets Rethinking the Outlook for Lower Rates

The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged on April 29, but the real significance of the meeting was how divided policymakers appeared to be. Fed kept its benchmark rate in the 3.5% to 3.75% range, as expected, yet the vote was the most split since 1992. Eight officials supported holding rates steady, while four dissented: […]

Pentagon’s China “Military Support” Roster Pulled From Federal Register Minutes After Release, Raising Questions About Timing and Policy

The United States government abruptly pulled an updated Pentagon list of Chinese companies allegedly tied to China’s military shortly after it appeared online, in a move that surprised both markets and policy watchers. The update to the Defense Department’s so-called “1260H list” was posted to the Federal Register for public inspection and then replaced about […]

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