The impact of emissions trading schemes on trade
In 2026, the EU is rolling out its Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).
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Why Donald Trump won in 2024
Re-upping my election post-mortem, so that we don’t forget.
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SEC Proposes Expanding Securities Eligible for Cross Trading by Registered Funds
The Securities and Exchange Commission today proposed amendments to the Investment Company Act “cross-trading rule,” which permits transactions in securities between a registered fund and its affiliates under certain conditions. The proposed amendments…
Federal Reserve Board releases results of the 2025 Survey of Consumer Finances, which provides the public and policymakers with detailed insights into the economic condition of American families
Maybe the Rapture is already here
Why are more roofs not made of solar tiles?
Solar tiles were touted as an attractive alternative to solar panels - why have they not taken off?
Musings on Markets — Aswath Damodaran·Stock Prices, Earnings and Cashflows: The AI Effect plays through!
In a post at the end of August 2026, I talked about interest rates in 2026 and marveled at the capacity of equities to keep rising in the face of rising rates. I argued that the resilience of stocks during the year could be traced to higher-than-expected earnings being reported by companies in 2026, and a concurrent increase in expected earnings in 2027 and 2028. Now that September 2026 is one…
Think health insurance gets the lowest drug prices all the time? Of course you didn’t, but here’s the receipts anyway. @mcuban.bsky.social @costplusdrugs.com @usatoday.com
Think health insurance gets the lowest drug prices all the time? Of course you didn’t, but here’s the receipts anyway. @mcuban.bsky.social @costplusdrugs.com @usatoday.com www.usatoday.com/story/money/...
Federal Reserve Board announces enforcement action against American Express Company to address, among other things, the firm’s failure to sufficiently detect and report certain suspicious activity related to money laundering
How oil-rich Alberta's economy might fare if it broke away from Canada
Albertans vote this month on staying in Canada or moving ahead to a binding independence referendum.
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Minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee, September 15-16, 2026
There is no “Indian Question”
The actual question is what kind of a nation America is going to be.
Rainmakers: The drones used to seed clouds
Cloud seeding is gaining attention as countries look to boost rainfall - will drones help?
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SEC Seeks Final Judgment Against Former Western Asset Co-CIO Ken Leech in Cherry Picking Case
The Securities and Exchange Commission today moved for entry of a final judgment by consent against Stephen Kenneth Leech II, the former co-chief investment officer of registered investment adviser Western Asset Management Company LLC, whom the SEC…
SEC to Host Virtual National Compliance Outreach Seminar for Investment Companies and Investment Advisers
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Compliance Outreach Program announced today that it will host a virtual national seminar for investment companies and investment advisers on November 19, 2026. The purpose of the event is to help chief compliance…
Playing the Wrong Game
A few months ago, I saw this tweet about the World Sauna Championships and how men will literally push themselves to the brink of death to win them, despite there being no tangible rewards. As the author of the tweet noted: It was interesting to me because it's another piece of evidence that as soon as you create a ruleset...no matter how ridiculous it is, no matter how small the group of…
Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Isabella Bank Corporation
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“Geography is back with a vengeance.” Smart story from @patcohen.bsky.social
The A.I. investment boom is contributing to inflation. It also appears nearly immune to high interest rates. That’s a challenging combination for the Fed — with potentially serious implications for…
The A.I. investment boom is contributing to inflation. It also appears nearly immune to high interest rates. That’s a challenging combination for the Fed — with potentially serious implications for the rest of the economy. With @colbylsmith.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/2026/10/05/b... #EconSky
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SEC Coordinates with Global Financial Regulators to Raise Fraud Awareness During World Investor Week
The Securities and Exchange Commission, in coordination with other U.S. and global financial regulators, today issued a joint investor bulletin as part of World Investor Week (WIW). The bulletin encourages investors to be resilient in changing…
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What the AI boom is doing for Americans
The Art of Doing Financial Engineering
The second Trump presidency is a world-historic failure
Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Fleur Capital Corporation
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Federal Reserve Board announces it will extend, until November 4, the comment period on its proposal to modernize Regulation O
Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with Ontario Bancorporation, Inc.
One of the dominant narratives about the labor market over the past couple years has been that it's a "good time to have a job but a bad time to be looking for one." I think that's only half true. A…
One of the dominant narratives about the labor market over the past couple years has been that it's a "good time to have a job but a bad time to be looking for one." I think that's only half true. A quick 📈🧵: #EconSky #NumbersDay