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Trump proposes stripping tax-exempt status from 18,000 schools over race-based benefits

The Trump administration has proposed stripping private schools, colleges and other educational institutions of their tax-exempt status if they provide admissions, scholarships or other benefits to students based on race.

The Times of India · Sep 3

US targets Egyptian bank's UAE branches under new push for Iran's economic isolation

The Trump administration is limiting an Egyptian bank's operations in the United Arab Emirates and accusing the financial institution of supporting Iran's leadership

The Independent UK · Aug 28

Bitcoin Is Back Above $80,000. Now Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Could Decide Whether The Rally Keeps Going.

Treasury moves to support the long end of the bond market helped fuel Bitcoin's latest advance, but crypto traders are now focused on what Warsh says about inflation, rates and financial innovation.

International Business Times · Aug 27

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Treasury proposes ESG restrictions for Trump Accounts

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Ballotpedia · Aug 26

Scott Bessent, Stanley Druckenmiller and a hedge-fund legend hoist on his own petard

The protege, the mentor, and a hedge-fund global macro strategy turned against its own pioneer as the bond vigilantes ride again.

Fortune · Aug 25

Two Top Banks Say The Treasury's Strategy To Buy Back Bonds Won't Bring Down Yields

"We think the buybacks themselves are unlikely to meaningfully reset rate levels even if scaled up," said Goldman Sachs strategists.

International Business Times · Aug 25

Trump Admin Unleashes 'Operation Economic Outcast': US Tightens Iran Sanctions To Choke off Regime's Cash

The Trump administration's 'Operation Economic Outcast' aims to isolate Iran economically by targeting five key sectors, warning global entities of secondary sanctions for aiding Tehran.

International Business Times UK · Aug 24

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent becomes the tip of the spear in the war on Iran and the bond vigilantes as the U.S. readies more financial firepower

"And any nation that serves as a financial artery of a withering regime should expect to share in its isolation."

Fortune · Aug 24

Forget AI, debt has become the main character on Wall Street as markets just now decided that it's gotten out of control after years of warnings

"When does debt become unsustainable? When the global financial markets say it is. That appears to be happening."

Fortune · Aug 22

Bond Yields Rebound Quickly And Erase The Drop From The Treasury's Intervention In Just a Day

The Treasury Department said on Wednesday it will more than double the size of government debt repurchases.

International Business Times · Aug 20

Treasury Doubles Bond Buybacks to $4 Billion — Market Strategist Slams Scott Bessent, Says It’s ‘Debt Reshuffling, Not Debt Reduction’ as Yields Surge

The U.S. Treasury doubled its debt buybacks to support the bond market as long-term yields rose, but investment firm Creative Planning‘s Chief Market Strategist Charlie Bilello said the move did not reduce the nation’s overall debt.

Benzinga · Aug 20

Pakistan seeks USD 10 billion US facility to bolster forex stability

Pakistan seeks a $10 billion US facility to bolster its foreign exchange reserves. This move aims to reassure international investors and stabilize the nation's currency. The government is negotiating with the US Treasury Department for this exchange stabilization support. Pakistan is currently implementing an IMF program and seeks market-based financing.…

The Economic Times · Aug 20

Gold hovers near early-June high on lower bond yields

Gold prices soared close to a two-month peak on Thursday after the U.S. Treasury announced bolstered liquidity measures. With yields falling and the dollar weakening, gold became increasingly attractive to investors. This move comes in light of persistent inflation fears and looming interest rate hikes, highlighting gold's reputation as a…

The Economic Times · Aug 20

Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #219

Welcome to Hall Pass, a newsletter written to keep you plugged into the conversations driving school board governance, the politics surrounding it, and education policy.

Ballotpedia · Aug 19

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Kiplinger · Aug 19

Stocks Snap Losing Streak as Treasury Yields Ease: Stock Market Today

Yields on the 10-year and 30-year Treasuries pulled back Wednesday after the Treasury Department announced new buyback levels.

International Business Times · Aug 19

The Treasury Will More Than Double Its Government Debt Repurchases. Stocks Edged Up.

Bond yields also fell following the announcement.

International Business Times · Aug 19

The Treasury Will More Than Double Its Government Debt Repurchases. Yields Are Sharply Lower.

The Treasury will specifically target the 10-to20-year and 20-to-30 year portion of the market.

International Business Times · Aug 17

Trump Family-Linked Trust Gets Conditional Approval To Set Up a Bank. It Could Issue Its Own Stablecoins.

The Treasury Department's Office of the Comptroller of the Currency granted preliminary approval to World Liberty Trust Company to establish a bank charter.

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Benzinga · Aug 17

Student Debt Could Take a Chunk Out of Older Americans’ Social Security — Sanders, Warren Back New Bill to Stop It

Older Americans and borrowers with disabilities who default on federal student loans could get new protection from having their Social Security benefits garnished under legislation introduced Monday by Democratic lawmakers.

The Economic Times · Aug 13

IRS announces new rules Trump Accounts for contribution towards employees’ dependent children. All you need to know

Employers can now contribute $2,500 each year to Trump Accounts designed for children's savings. Alongside this, employees have the option to make pre-tax payroll contributions to these accounts. Known as Invest America accounts, the initiative seeks to boost awareness and encourage responsible savings for the future. Additionally, Michael Dell's foundation…

Benzinga · Aug 12

US Drops Key Business Ownership Reporting Rule for Americans as Scott Bessent Hails 'Victory' for Small Businesses—'Gift to ‌Cartels,' Warns Elizabeth Warren

The Treasury Department has finalized a rule that exempts U.S. firms and individuals from reporting beneficial ownership information to its Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN).

Reason · Aug 6

A Federal Judge Rejects National Firearms Act Regulations, Saying Their Tax Rationale No Longer Applies

When Congress eliminated taxes on suppressors, short-barreled rifles, and short-barreled shotguns, it also eliminated the constitutional justification for regulating them.

The Economic Times · Aug 5

US removes sanctions from three IRGC-linked entities, Treasury website shows

The US Treasury Department has removed Fly Baghdad and two aircraft from its sanctions list. This action follows earlier targeting of the airline for suspected Iran links. The airline's owner, Basheer Al-Shabbani, however, remains under active US sanctions. Authorities have now directly linked Al-Shabbani to Iran's Quds Force. This move…

The Economic Times · Aug 4

US Treasury yields fall as oil retreats on Iran deal hopes, Fed hike bets ease

On Tuesday, US Treasury yields saw a decline following a sharp drop in oil prices. As optimism regarding a resolution to the Iran conflict grew, inflation worries lessened. Consequently, traders adjusted their predictions for a Federal Reserve interest rate increase in September, leading to significant reductions in two-year and ten-year…

The Free Financial Advisor · Jul 31

Social Security Now Requires Electronic Benefit Payments for Most Recipients

The days of waiting beside the mailbox for a Social Security check are quickly becoming a thing of the past. Social Security is moving most recipients to electronic benefit payments, meaning monthly benefits will arrive through direct deposit or another approved electronic method instead of traditional paper checks.

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