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The Trump administration dismissed a dozen senior staff at Fannie Mae, including roughly 10 leaders in capital markets and regulatory affairs. These involuntary cuts, overseen by FHFA Director Bill Pulte, aim to remake the lender amid rising AI capabilities, even as the company reported $4 billion in Q2 net income.
Active exchange-traded funds have surged to account for 42% of all new capital flowing into the asset class, a significant increase from 26% in 2024. Year-to-date inflows reached $466.8 billion, outpacing the previous year's pace as major firms like Vanguard and BlackRock expand their offerings.
New federal statistics reveal an increasing number of consumers are failing to recover funds during credit card dispute processes. This trend is illustrated by cases like Laurie Gorlick, whose claim was rejected despite federal protections requiring banks to investigate unauthorized charges.
New research indicates Americans are liquidating investment accounts to fund gambling habits, causing significant personal financial distress. Data shows a nearly 14% decrease in household net investments following the legalization of online sports betting, which generated over $16.6 billion in revenue by 2025.
The author argues that the current surge in global bond yields and US Treasury market instability mirrors the March 2020 liquidity crisis. By revisiting this historical precedent, the piece contends that the near-collapse of the Treasury market is a tangible risk rather than a hypothetical scenario, warning of potential systemic failure.
The article explains the life settlement industry, where investors purchase policies to collect death benefits. It traces origins to AIDS-era viatical settlements and details how older adults sell policies for cash while Wall Street firms profit from mortality.
American companies have spent more than $14 billion acquiring European asset and wealth management firms this year, marking the highest level of activity since at least 1995. This surge is driven by US buyers seeking scale to compete with low-cost passive funds and rising regulatory pressures facing European firms.
Ken Griffin's Citadel sold more than 80% of the aggregate risk from AI-focused hedge fund Situational Awareness, involving nearly 100 block trades totaling over $4 billion. The move follows a 67% loss in July as leveraged bets on AI stocks reversed, though the fund retains some private investments like Anthropic.
The article argues that U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent faced significant market resistance during a volatile week, as investors continued selling bonds despite the Treasury's unexpected buyback program. It contends that the bond market effectively disciplined the administration's fiscal approach.
The article informs readers that major US banks will close on Monday, September 7, 2026, for the federal Labor Day holiday. It lists affected institutions and advises customers to utilize online banking or ATMs, noting that transactions processed on the holiday will post on Tuesday.