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Galloway: Getting A Job Is A "Nuclear Detonation Of Therapy" For Most Young Men - And A Stanford Psychiatrist Agrees - Galloway: Getting A Job Is A "Nuclear Detonation Of Therapy" For Most Young Men - And A Stanford Psychiatrist Agrees NYU Stern professor Scott Galloway, who drew fire this week for calling Elon Musk a "traitor to the West," says for most of the young men he works with, a job, friends and a girlfriend would do more than therapy - and Stanford addiction psychiatrist Anna Lembke told ...

"Dissatisfaction With Democracy": China Celebrates The Midterm Elections As Evidence That Democracy Is Dying In The West - "Dissatisfaction With Democracy": China Celebrates The Midterm Elections As Evidence That Democracy Is Dying In The West Authored by Jonathan Turley,Winston Churchill once famously observed that "No one pretends that democracy is perfect or all-wise. Indeed, it has been said that democracy is the worst form of Government, except for all those other forms that have been tried from t...

Judge Slams Brakes On Trump's 250-Foot Arch Within Hours Of Final Approval - Judge Slams Brakes On Trump's 250-Foot Arch Within Hours Of Final Approval A federal judge late Thursday temporarily blocked construction of President Trump's triumphal arch hours after the National Capital Planning Commission voted 8-4 to approve it. FEIL - Architectural renderings of President Donald Trump's proposed triumphal arch, released by Harrison Design. (Harrison Design)...

Dengue Fever Outbreak Hits Construction Sites In China's Hainan, Thousands Of Workers Quarantined - Dengue Fever Outbreak Hits Construction Sites In China's Hainan, Thousands Of Workers Quarantined Authored by Alex Wu via The Epoch Times,An outbreak of dengue fever at several high-end residential construction sites in Sanya city in Hainan, China's southernmost island province, has resulted in thousands being quarantined, according to Chinese media and local workers who spoke with...

Russell Brand's First Night Behind Bars: Strip Search, 'Inedible' Dinner And A Round-The-Clock Watch - Russell Brand's First Night Behind Bars: Strip Search, 'Inedible' Dinner And A Round-The-Clock Watch Russell Brand was "petrified" during his first night in a UK prison after his rape conviction, according to the Sun. The 51-year-old comedian handed over his clothes for what the paper called a "humiliating" strip search, then got gray jogging bottoms, T-shirts, sweatshirts and unde...

A Dangerous Woman: Democrats Adopt Soviet Rhetoric To Condemn Stevens As Mentally Ill - A Dangerous Woman: Democrats Adopt Soviet Rhetoric To Condemn Stevens As Mentally Ill Authored by Jonathan Turley,Haley Stevens is a dangerous woman. That message is echoing across liberal cable stations and websites. Only recently embraced as the best candidate for the Michigan Senate nomination, Stevens is now being portrayed as unstable and menacing by her self-described friends...

Texas Governor-Elect Wants Data Center Pause; White House Says 'Communities' Should Decide - Texas Governor-Elect Wants Data Center Pause; White House Says 'Communities' Should Decide Texas Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa said Thursday that the state needs new laws on data centers and should stop building them until they exist, the same day the Nasdaq plunged on fears that Democratic wins would bring moratoriums on the AI buildout.  Texas Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa speaks ...

10 Expenses You Need To Cut Now For The Upcoming Economic Depression - 10 Expenses You Need To Cut Now For The Upcoming Economic Depression Authored by John Walter via Substack,Editor's NoteEconomists say nobody can date a recession, which is true and also the least useful thing they tell us, since a household does not need a date so much as a margin. What people can date is their own tightening - the canceled service, the second car listed on a Satur...

Paraguay Ousts Its President As His Daughter's "Tax The Poor" Shirt Goes Viral - Paraguay Ousts Its President As His Daughter's "Tax The Poor" Shirt Goes Viral Paraguay's Senate voted unanimously on Friday to remove President Santiago Peña over the collapse of Ueno Bank, a day after a photo of his 20-year-old daughter in a "Tax the Poor" T-shirt spread across X. Paraguayan President Santiago Pena announces his resignation following the collapse of a prominent ...

Gen. Flynn To Trump: The Time For Excuses Is Over - Gen. Flynn To Trump: The Time For Excuses Is Over Authored by Maureen Steele via PJ Media,There is an old military truth that Washington would do well to remember: the battlefield does not care how convincing your excuses are. AP Photo/Evan Vucci You can blame the weather, the terrain, faulty intelligence, inadequate resources, or the incompetence of your subordinates. You can su...

‘I have no financial safety net’: I’m 66, rely on Social Security and have just $500 in savings. What hope do I have? - “Sometimes I wonder whether wealthier Americans should trade places with people like me.”

Elon Musk opens the door for a big SpaceX acquisition - The rocket and satellite-internet company is looking to challenge telecom giants.

Data centers run on debt. That was a problem for bonds this year — and it’s only going to get worse. - AI debt issuance this year overwhelmed investor portfolios, and has disappointed from a performance perspective. The funding need won’t get any better with Democrats in control of Congress.

Nvidia, AMD and other chip stocks rebound — but is relief from the ‘violent’ selloff only temporary? - Analysts warn of further volatility ahead, although there are several new factors that work in the AI trade’s favor.

‘It seems bizarre’: We’re in our 80s with $950,000 in traditional IRAs. Why is our adviser pushing Roth conversions? - “Our basic living expenses are covered by $110,000 in annual pensions and Social Security.”

‘It feels like he’s quietly building a separate life’: My husband inherited $500,000, but he refuses to spend it on our home - “Our kitchen dates from 1999 and the oven only works if you hit the door a certain way.”

Micron’s stock is dirt cheap — and that’s igniting a fierce online debate - Valuation purists see a ridiculously inexpensive stock, but some semiconductor investors say Micron’s earnings power won’t hold up.

My 93-year-old father changed his will at the 11th hour, leaving my brother his entire $500,000 estate. Can I challenge it? - “My brother had no job and needed a place to live.”

Cybertruck’s run comes to an end as Musk kills off pricey pet project - The Cybertruck failed to catch on with car buyers due to high prices and some notable recalls.

My adviser recommended an annuity. Is it the right move in this market environment? - “I haven’t committed to the strategy yet and would appreciate some independent perspectives.”

A disturbing employment trend is hiding beneath the latest strong job numbers - The average jobless worker's bout of unemployment surpassed 27 weeks in October, the highest outside of the pandemic period in a decade.

Investors brace for lower Anthropic valuation, calling $1.5 trillion a 'stretch' - Anthropic could list below a $1.5 trillion valuation, trailing previous expectations, as the AI trade sours on Wall Street.

Trump says Stephen Miller to replace Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff - Trump revealed the shake-up three days after Democrats' landslide victory in the midterm elections, winning majority control of the House and Senate.

Nasdaq rebounds 1% following worst session in 18 months as traders snap up tech shares: Live updates - A bout of hard selling battered the stock market Thursday, sending the three major averages to their worst session since April 2025.

Mississippi Senate: Longshot Ty Pinkins says he aimed to spoil Hyde-Smith, boost Colom vote - Ty Pinkins said he avoided campaigning in heavily Black areas of Mississippi to avoid harming chances for Democrat Scott Colom, who, like him, is Black.

A disturbing employment trend is hiding beneath the latest strong job numbers - The average jobless worker's bout of unemployment surpassed 27 weeks in October, the highest outside of the pandemic period in a decade.

U.S. economy added 165,000 jobs in October, way more than expected; unemployment rate slips to 4.1% - Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase by 59,000 in October as the unemployment rate was expected to hold steady at 4.2%.

The October jobs report is out Friday. Here's everything to expect - The Bureau of Labor Statistics releases the October nonfarm payrolls report Friday at 8:30 a.m. ET.

Here's what the Democratic election rout could mean for the U.S. economy - The biggest forces shaping the economy aren't going to change just because the party in power did.

Bank of England hikes interest rate for the first time since Iran war, warns inflation will near 5% - One policymaker voted to raise the bank's key interest rate to 4.25%.

Gold futures plunge was a U.S. Treasury intervention, Maguire tells "LFTV" - 10:31a ET Thursday, November 5, 2026 Dear Friend of GATA and Gold: On this week's episode of Kinesis Money's "Live from the Vault" program, London metals trader Andrew Maguire says the recent plunge in gold futures prices amid an anomalous decline in the U.S. dollar was a U.S. government intervention to discourage sales of U.S. Treasury bonds. Meanwhile, Maguire adds, even the U.S. government i...

Central banks accelerated gold buying in Q3, WGC says - By Giulia PetroniThe Wall Street JournalTuesday, November 3, 2026 Central banks stepped up gold buying in the third quarter to its fastest pace since late 2024, as geopolitical risks and concerns over fiscal discipline bolstered institutional demand for the precious metal. The institutions added a net 321 metric tons to their reserves in the period, driven by portfolio diversification and risk ...

India's tax hike drives illegal gold imports to three-year high - By Yihui Xie and Preeti SoniBloomberg NewsTuesday, November 3, 2026 India's illegal gold imports surged to the highest since 2023 in the third quarter as a government duty hike spurred use of unofficial channels, according to a report from the World Gold Council. Informal shipments for July to September jumped more than 1,500% to 50 metric tons from 3 tons a year earlier, the producer-funded gr...

Tokenized gold bars to advance Hong Kong's ambitions as digital, metal trading hub - By Xinmei ShenSouth China Morning Post, Hong KongTuesday, November 3, 2026 https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3373071/tokenised-gold-bar-advance-hong-kongs-ambitions-digital-metal-trading-hub Hong Kong's plan to start an interbank tokenized gold transaction project marks a crucial step in its quest to make itself a key global hub for the precious metal, according to analysts....

China's government calls meeting on supporting stock market, reports say - From Bloomberg NewsSunday, November 1, 2026 China's central bank and its securities regulator will hold a meeting on Monday to discuss the use of tools designed to support the country's capital market, according to local media. The People's Bank of China will meet with the National Financial Regulatory Administration, China Securities Regulatory Commission, and major banks to study how to impro...

Where Are the Jobs? Winners and Losers by Industry in October and over the Years - How employment changed by industry amid big structural shifts in the US economy.

Signs Pile up of a Solid and Tightening Labor Market - Today: Accelerating growth of nonfarm payrolls & hourly earnings, historically low unemployment rate, very high prime-age labor force participation rate.

Bloodletting in Semiconductor Stocks - Intel has already plunged by 63% from its June high, SanDisk by 66%, Micron by 47%.

Legal Tender Forces Gold Out - The government has many ways of forcing us to use their paper dollar as money. The tax on capital gains on gold (I wrote about this here) is one bullet in their gun. The legal tender law—U.S. Code ...

These Countries May Be Next To Accept Bitcoin as Legal Tender - One of the main knocks against cryptocurrency has always been that it will never gain universal adoption, meaning its usefulness will always be limited. This perhaps changed forever on September 7, ...

Legal Tender - Legal tender is a medium of payment recognized by a legal system to be valid for meeting a financial obligation. Paper currency and coins are common forms of legal tender in many countries. Legal ...

This Day In Market History: Legal Tender Act Of 1862 - What Happened? On this day in 1862, U.S. President Abraham Lincoln signed the Legal Tender Act into law. Where The Market Was: The Legal Tender Act predates both the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones ...

Bill Introduced To Make Bitcoin A Legal Tender In Arizona - Senator Wendy Rogers has introduced a bill proposing to make bitcoin a legal tender in the U.S. state of Arizona. The bill seeks to add bitcoin to the list of instruments considered legal tender in ...

Apple, Meta reject OKX–ICE tokenized stock plans, leaving crypto firms as the ones to watch - Strategy, Coinbase, Circle and Robinhood are among six companies from the venture’s initial selection with no disclosed objection, after 90% of issuers opted out.

U.S. prediction markets regulator issues demand that clashes directly with courts - The Commodity Futures Trading Commission said regulated exchanges can't cut off customers state-by-state, but firms like Kalshi are under court orders to do so.

The crypto industry has found new ways to grow. Making money from them is another story - Coinbase, Robinhood and Circle are expanding into stablecoins, payments and prediction markets, but their latest earnings show how hard it is to escape crypto's boom-and-bust cycles.

Thailand moves to block Bitget as crypto exchange's local acquisition faces uncertainty - Thailand’s SEC filed a criminal complaint against Bitget’s operator, alleging it ran an unlicensed crypto exchange for Thai users from 2022 to 2025.

U.S. added 165,000 jobs in October, blowing past 65,000 estimate - The unemployment rate unexpectedly fell to 4.1%. The strong showing surely puts a December rate hike in play, but next week's inflation numbers and the fate of the stock market could prove more important.

Over $1 billion in bullish bets liquidated while ETF flows suggest no help in spot market - Your day-ahead look for Nov. 6, 2026

Live updates: Bitcoin flatlines under $76,000 as stock bounce loses steam into the close - The Nasdaq gained just 1.1%, while the S&P 500 only edged higher, and the DJIA lost more ground.

Bitcoin steadies after AI-led selloff as eyes turn to latest U.S. jobs figures - Bitcoin bounced from around $75,200 after Thursday’s AI-led selloff, which drove more than $1 billion in liquidations, as traders await the U.S. jobs report.

Bitcoin recovers $76,000 level as ETFs shed $430 million after tech rout - Bitcoin recovered above $76,000 Friday after dropping below that level during Thursday's tech-driven market rout.

Greece approves 10% tax on crypto gains and 15% levy on DeFi income - Investors will have 12 months to declare past crypto gains without late-filing penalties, though questions remain over crypto-to-crypto swaps.

Binance Pulls Kevin O’Leary, Michael Lewis Into $1.76B FTX Clawback Lawsuit - Binance and founder Changpeng Zhao subpoenaed Kevin O’Leary and Michael Lewis as they defended a $1.76 billion FTX clawback lawsuit. The requests reached an investor paid to promote the exchange and an author who documented the rise and fall of its co-founder, Sam Bankman-Fried. Binance and CZ Seek Evidence Beyond FTX Binance and its founder […]

Greece Approves 10% Crypto Gains Tax, 15% Levy on Staking and DeFi Income - Greece’s parliament has approved a sweeping cryptocurrency tax framework that imposes a 10% tax on capital gains and a separate 15% tax on income from staking, lending, and decentralized finance (DeFi), marking the country’s first comprehensive approach to taxing digital assets. Greece Adopts Crypto Tax Law The legislation, approved Thursday, Nov. 5, will take effect […]

CFTC Tells Prediction Markets to Drop State Geoblocks Within 30 Days - The Commodity Futures Trading Commission says federally regulated prediction markets generally cannot block traders based on which U.S. state they are in, and has given exchanges 30 days to lift such restrictions or explain why they can’t. The guidance came a day after a federal judge ordered Kalshi to block sports contracts on the lands […]

Terawulf and IREN Bet Big on AI as Bitcoin Mining Revenue Shrinks - Despite top-line growth, Terawulf’s operating loss widened to $88.2 million in Q3 while IREN saw bitcoin mining revenue fall 88% year-over-year. Operating Losses Widen Amid Rising Costs For the third quarter of 2026, U.S. digital infrastructure provider Terawulf generated $76.2 million in total revenue, a significant year-over-year (YoY) increase driven primarily by its high-performance computi...

US Treasury Blacklists MEXC Over $16B in Alleged Illicit Crypto Activity - The U.S. Treasury Department has ordered American financial institutions to stop processing transactions involving cryptocurrency exchange MEXC Global, accusing the platform of facilitating at least $16 billion in illicit financial activity tied to sanctions evasion, cybercrime, and other illegal operations. Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced the action Friday as...

A Major Reform of California's Environmental Regulations Looks Destined for Failure - While votes are still being counted, a majority of voters appear to have said no to a major overhaul of the California Environmental Quality Act.

As Chief of Staff, Stephen Miller Will Reinforce Trump's Worst Instincts - His elevation does not bode well for anyone who hoped that Trump would moderate the policies that alienated voters in the midterm elections.

White House Warns Conservative Groups It Is 'Monitoring' What They Say Amid Discontent Over Midterm Results - The White House insists that the memo isn’t a threat—but given Trump’s history, it’s hard to take that at face value.

Short Circuit: A roundup of recent federal court decisions - Geek therapy, crack felony, and some Scooby Snacks.

Michigan's Energy Monopoly Won't Be Fixed by Restricting Everyone's Free Speech - Proposal 2 is about much more than DTE and Consumers Energy—and it’s unconstitutional.

Iowa's Capitol May Have a Very Krampus Christmas After the Satanic Temple's Latest Legal Win - Earlier this week, a federal judge ordered Iowa state officials to approve The Satanic Temple's application for a December holiday celebration.

Seattle's Newest Progressive City Councilwoman Wants To Make Building Easier - Nilu Jenks campaigned on deregulating zoning, making permitting more efficient, and reforming the city's broken mandatory affordability program.

Federal Judge Rules Houston Violated First Amendment Rights of Food Not Bombs Activists - Houston police issued over 100 tickets to Food Not Bombs activists for violating an anti–food sharing ordinance. That violated their First Amendment rights, a judge ruled.

Prediction Markets Called the Midterms. Lawmakers Still Call Them Gambling. - You can bet the incoming Democratic majority is watching the action on prediction markets.

Congress Has a Chance To Fix the Endangered Species Act - Next week, Congress will vote on a bill to modernize the regulation that hurts property owners and conservation efforts.

This isn’t an Instruction Manual. It’s a Warning. How Empires Fall. - Collapse is self-inflicted: Benjamin Franklin knew the pattern all through history. In 1773, he wrote a masterpiece of biting satire - 20 rules for how a great empire destroys itself from within by making its own people see it as detestable. It was supposed to be a warning, but London completely ignored it and paid the price. Once you hear his “rules,” judge for yourself. Is this just another h...

Lost Cause: The Federal Government will Never Limit Itself - Going to the federal government to convince the federal government to limit its own power? That’s not just dumb strategy and a lost cause. It’s dangerous to the Constitution and liberty. On this episode, it’s James Madison’s blueprint for beating the feds without relying on the feds to magically limit their own power. Plus the right to keep and bear arms as the ultimate safeguard for freedom. T...

The Word “Emergency” Doesn’t Exist in the Constitution. That’s no Accident. - That means the rules of the constitution apply whether someone calls it an “emergency” or not. On this episode, it’s the founders’ long-forgotten warning about the oldest weapon in the book. Let politicians have extra power or funding because THEY declare an emergency? And you’ll get never-ending emergencies. The post The Word “Emergency” Doesn’t Exist in the Constitution. That’s no Accident. a...

Google Forcing AI on Students Is BS - Google is rightfully facing blowback for forcing K-12 schools to enable AI if they wanted to keep using Google search. The company quickly backtracked and decoupled and turned off the services by default, but made it clear search will continue to be just another AI chatbot. This mandate forces an ultimatum on educators: accept generative AI or de-google your school. Students, teachers, and pare...

Presenting 'Desire Lines: Encoding Queer Digital Futures' - What does the digital future look like? Who gets to imagine it, shape it, and make it real? Building a freer, more inclusive digital age requires not only challenging systems of surveillance and control, but also making space for creativity, community, and radical imagination.  That's why earlier this year with the queer arts collective, we put out a call for submissions inviting people to expl...

EFF Submission to OHCHR Consultation on Child Rights and Safety in the Digital Environment - “The safety of young people in the digital environment cannot be assessed without also considering the safety of young people in offline environments. For millions of young people around the world, the digital environment is their safe place, their haven from an unsafe physical environment, community, or family situation. The digital environment may be the best, perhaps only, place for them to ...

Institute for Justice Urges Clewiston to Scrap Protectionist Food Truck Restrictions - Today, the Institute for Justice (IJ) sent a letter to officials in Clewiston, Florida, warning that the city’s food truck ordinance violates the Florida Constitution.   […] The post Institute for Justice Urges Clewiston to Scrap Protectionist Food Truck Restrictions appeared first on Institute for Justice.

Swim Instructor Appeals to South Carolina Supreme Court After Columbia Banned Her Backyard Business - COLUMBIA, S.C.—Lifelong swim instructor Libby Souder is appealing to the South Carolina Supreme Court in her fight to resume offering her backyard swim lessons to […] The post Swim Instructor Appeals to South Carolina Supreme Court After Columbia Banned Her Backyard Business appeared first on Institute for Justice.

Public Interest Law Firm Calls on Nampa to Reconsider Unconstitutional Food Truck Crackdown - Two years after the Institute for Justice (IJ) first warned Nampa, Idaho, that its food truck rules were unconstitutional, the city is back with a […] The post Public Interest Law Firm Calls on Nampa to Reconsider Unconstitutional Food Truck Crackdown appeared first on Institute for Justice.

TAURUS RENEWS PLATINUM-LEVEL CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP - BELLEVUE, Wash. — April 24, 2025 — The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) is pleased to announce that Taurus Holdings Inc. has renewed their commitment to the organization as a Platinum-level corporate partner. “At Taurus, we believe that the right to keep and bear arms is fundamental to the American way of life,” said Taurus USA The post TAURUS RENEWS PLATINUM-LEVEL CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP appear...

CA NON-RESIDENTS CAN APPLY FOR CARRY PERMIT STARTING APRIL 22 - BELLEVUE, Wash. — April 22, 2025 — Thanks to a preliminary injunction in the Second Amendment Foundation’s (SAF) case CRPA v. LASD, starting Tuesday, April 22, non-resident SAF members can apply for a California carry permit.  The injunction requires that California accept permit applications from any United States resident outside the state who is a The post CA NON-RESIDENTS CAN APPLY FOR CARR...

SCOTUS DENIES CERT IN WORTH, SAF WIN IN EIGHTH CIRCUIT STANDS - BELLEVUE, Wash. — April 21, 2025 — In a case that could potentially have far-reaching implications for similar lawsuits across the nation, the U.S. Supreme Court has denied Minnesota’s Petition for Writ of Certiorari in Jacobson v. Worth, the Second Amendment Foundation’s (SAF) challenge to the 18-20-year-old carry ban in the state. Minnesota asked the The post SCOTUS DENIES CERT IN WORTH, SAF ...

GEAR Tickets Now Available: Gun Owners of America Launches New Outdoor and Overlanding Experience - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 30, 2026 GEAR Tickets Now Available: Gun Owners of America Launches New Outdoor and Overlanding Experience  New event brings together outdoor adventure, overlanding, industry innovation, and the freedom to explore.  Amarillo, TX — Gun Owners of America (GOA) is excited to announce that tickets are officially on sale for GEAR (Gun Owners Empowerment & Adventure Recr...

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SC: VICTORY: Alan Wilson Elected Governor of South Carolina! - Huge Victory for South Carolina Gun Owners: Alan Wilson Wins Governor’s Race! The election results are in, and gun owners across the Palmetto State delivered a resounding message at the ballot box: Alan Wilson has been elected the next Governor of South Carolina! Gun Owners of America was proud to endorse Alan Wilson, and today we celebrate a major victory … Read more

Dive Deposits: Goldman named new partners but left other details out - The bank did not give a gender or racial breakdown for its largest partner class since 2010. That doesn’t necessarily mean it’s shelving diversity; it may be staying purposefully quiet.

California takes CoinFlip to task - The state ordered the crypto ATM company to pay $4.8 million to scam victims, and bashed federal regulators over failing to police for fraud.

PNC boosts branch expansion, kicks off CFO transition - The Pittsburgh-based bank said it would add more than 50 locations in South Carolina and Georgia and named its retail chief to the CFO role, effective in March.

Indiana banks to merge in $33M deal - The transaction, expected to close in the first half of 2027, would expand First Harrison’s footprint across southern Indiana and western Kentucky.

Citi employee is killed in shooting at Tampa office complex - A gunman drove through a fence on the bank’s campus, shot the worker, then exchanged fire with a security guard at a nearby cafeteria. The gunman is dead and four were injured.

Citi shooter was enraged over Best Buy credit-card debt suit - After receiving a court summons over $2,500 in delinquent debt, an Orlando, Florida, man shot and killed a Citi employee at the bank's Tampa campus, according to police.

Key turns to acquisitions amid middle-market M&A lull - Acquiring the boutique investment bank Atlantic-Pacific Capital will give Cleveland-based KeyCorp a new revenue source that will help offset recent weakness in middle-market M&A.

Waters teases housing focus on HFSC - Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., is vying to return to the House Financial Services Committee once again as its chairman after Democrats' dominant performance earlier this week in the 2026 midterm elections gave control of Congress back to her party.

Affirm's direct pitch to bank customers moves forward - The company's Edge product integrates into banks and credit unions' mobile banking applications, allowing financial institutions to offer Affirm's buy now/pay later and installment lending directly to their customers.

Paraguay's largest digital bank collapses - Digital bank Ueno in Paraguay abruptly shut down on Tuesday, crippling the country's banking system and national government; Oklahoma City-based Bank7 Corp. completed its acquisition of a New Mexico-based competitor; Royal Bank of Canada hired equity capital markets banker Mariano Gaut from Mizuho Financial Group; and more in this week's banking news roundup.

Pushing the monetary frontier: stablecoins and tokenised deposits - Speech by Mr Pablo Hernández de Cos, General Manager of the BIS, at the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium, 28 August 2026.

BIS residential property price statistics, Q1 2026 - Real global house prices declined by 1.2% year on year (yoy) in the first quarter of 2026.

Effective resolution strategies and plans for insurers – Executive Summary - The Key Attributes of Effective Resolution Regimes for Financial Institutions (Key Attributes) of the Financial Stability Board (FSB) require resolution plans to be developed for all financial institutions, including insurers, that could be systemically significant or critical upon failure.

Federal Reserve Board announces termination of enforcement action with Allegiant United Holdings, LLC, Nano Financial Holdings, Inc., and Nano Banc - Federal Reserve Board announces termination of enforcement action with Allegiant United Holdings, LLC, Nano Financial Holdings, Inc., and Nano Banc

Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by The Bank of Nova Scotia - Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by The Bank of Nova Scotia

Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement - Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement

Press Release: Federal Bank Regulatory Agencies Release 2025 Small Business, Small Farm, and Community Development Lending Data - PRESS RELEASE | NOVEMBER 5, 2026 Federal Bank Regulatory Agencies Release 2025 Small Business, Small Farm, and Community Development Lending Data ...

Press Release: FDIC Issues List of Banks Examined for CRA Compliance - PRESS RELEASE | NOVEMBER 5, 2026 FDIC Issues List of Banks Examined for CRA Compliance WASHINGTON—The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDI...