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Smarter rules will unlock the funds needed to pay for Europe’s security
Complicated regulations have burdened businesses and deterred investment for too longFinancial Times - Mar. 20 -
Remember when the nickel market went haywire? The LME was just fined, 3 years later
The U.K’s financial regulator says the LME’s systems and controls were inadequate.MarketWatch - Mar. 20 -
UK watchdog to encourage more risk-taking by savers, says FCA chair
Financial regulator also aims to increase trust in markets by clamping down on fraudFinancial Times - 5d -
EU watchdogs warn that weakening rules risks another financial crash
Financial supervisors issue unusual warning as EU prepares to simplify regulationFinancial Times - 5d -
University of Sussex fined £585k in transgender free speech row
The university is fined by the higher education regulator for failing to uphold freedom of speech.BBC News - 3d -
A third of Gen Z invest by ‘early adulthood’, poll finds
Regulator concerned over the number of young people putting money into cryptoFinancial Times - 2d -
High-speed trader urges regulator to clamp down on ‘unfair’ Eurex trading loophole
Exchange says allegations ‘unfounded’ and concerns have been ‘repeatedly reviewed’Financial Times - Mar. 14 -
Maritime regulator says ‘fight fire with fire’ and levy China ships at US ports
Federal Maritime Commission chair says taxes on Chinese vessels docking in US should be used to create domestic championsFinancial Times - Mar. 17 -
Trump meets oil executives as fossil fuel industry lobbies White House to slash regulation
President Donald Trump has ditched the Biden administration's climate commitments and wants to boost fossil fuel production.CNBC - Mar. 19 -
BKFC unveils Ice Wars, new on-ice league for 'legal, sanctioned and regulated hockey fights'
BKFC is going the extra mile to innovate by making its own hockey fight league.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
You can now make March Madness bets on Robinhood. Will regulators allow sports contracts at more brokerages?
There are plenty of ways to wager money on who will win the NCAA basketball tournaments — now you can make bets in the same place you buy stocks or crypto.MarketWatch - Mar. 20 -
Kings beat Bruins 7-2, set franchise record with 14th straight home game without regulation loss
Quinton Byfield scored for the seventh straight home game, and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Boston Bruins 7-2 on Sunday night to set a franchise record with their 14th straight home game without ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Polluting industries like salmon farming need to be properly regulated, not let off the hook | Kelly O’Shanassy
The government appears willing to put the future of an entire unique Australian species at risk at the behest of one industry. The hypocrisy is mind-boggling. The anger I have witnessed over the ...The Guardian - 3d -
US airlines’ warnings of lower demand cast shadow over economic outlook
American, Delta and Southwest trim financial guidance on corporate and consumer softnessFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
EU braces for higher prices as US trade war ramps up
For consumers, higher prices loom on supermarket shelves, but for businesses and industry the risks are higher.BBC News - Mar. 12 -
Kandi Burruss on ‘Housewives,’ Sex Toys, and What Performing in a Girl Band Taught Her About Running a Business
The success of her many ventures rests on her honesty with consumers and hands-on promotion.Inc. - Mar. 17 -
Why do people keep buying printers they hate?
A puzzling tale of capitalism and consumer psychology at a time of technological changeFinancial Times - Mar. 18 -
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady: What that means for mortgages, credit cards and more
The Fed is staying on the sidelines, for now, but some consumer loan rates are changing.CNBC - Mar. 19 -
The Fed’s interest-rate pause has a silver lining for worried Americans — if they make this move
Consumers are increasingly concerned about their jobs and their access to credit as recession fears loom.MarketWatch - Mar. 20 -
Odds are good that the stock market has finally bottomed out. Here’s why.
Insiders, sentiment, consumers and economists suggest its time to buy the rebound.MarketWatch - Mar. 20 -
China spends big on its ageing pets
Demographic shift underlines emerging opportunities in country’s vast consumer marketFinancial Times - Mar. 22 -
Delta, Southwest, American Airlines Cut Forecasts, an Early Alarm About Consumer Spending
The revised revenue projections suggest that flagging economic confidence has started to hurt travel, which can be an indicator for other industries.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
Dollar General CEO warns consumers are cash-strapped, and says 2025 won't be better
Tariffs and potential changes to government entitlement programs present potential further headwinds for core customers, said CEO Todd Vasos.CNBC - Mar. 13 -
Dollar General CEO warns consumers are cash-strapped, and says 2025 won't be better
Dollar General CEO Todd Vasos said on Thursday that inflation continues to hurt the discounter’s customers and that the macroeconomic environment won’t improve this year.NBC News - Mar. 13 -
Ulta issues weak guidance, citing consumer uncertainty, rising competition and company missteps
Ulta Beauty warned that profits and revenue will be worse than Wall Street expected in the year ahead.CNBC - Mar. 13 -
Consumer sentiment falls to a 29-month low. Uncertainty rises due to tariffs and Trump tumult.
A burst of optimism after Donald Trump won the presidential election has evaporated. Americans worry about rising inflation due to the president’s tariffs, a new survey shows, and they are put off ...MarketWatch - Mar. 14 -
Federal Reserve is likely to hold interest rates steady next week. But some consumer loans are getting cheaper
High interest rates have put pressure on households, but some borrowing costs are starting to ease, even with the Fed on the sidelines.CNBC - Mar. 14 -
The Fed is likely to hold interest rates steady. But some consumer loans are getting cheaper.
The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady at the end of its two-day meeting next week, despite some encouraging news on inflation.NBC News - Mar. 14 -
Trump says use of autopen voids Biden pardons. Should consumers be wary of e-signing?
President Donald Trump raised eyebrows Monday by claiming that pardons issued by President Joe Biden are “invalid” because they were signed using an autopen, an electronic device that replicates a ...MarketWatch - Mar. 17 -
Darden Restaurants sales disappoint, but Olive Garden parent sees consumers continuing to spend
Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse reported weaker-than-expected same-store sales growth in Darden's latest quarter.CNBC - Mar. 20 -
Nike expects sales will plunge in current quarter as it faces tariffs, sliding consumer confidence
Nike is trying to execute a turnaround under new CEO Elliott Hill.CNBC - Mar. 21 -
Nike shares hit 5-year low as tariffs and consumer caution threaten sales
Sportswear group issues weaker than expected revenue forecast in latest setback to turnaround effortFinancial Times - Mar. 21 -
As consumer confidence dips, off-price retailer TJX remains a top stock to own
TJX's ability to purchase new inventory and quickly convert it into sales is a key part of the company's unique moat.CNBC - 6d -
‘Ghost Guns’: What They Are and Why There Has Been a Fight Over Them
A rule regulating the firearm kits was a centerpiece of President Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s gun control initiative. The Supreme Court has upheld the regulation, issued in 2022.The New York Times - 2d -
Trump Moves to Increase Logging in National Forests
The president wants to circumvent environmental regulations to expand timber production, something sought by homebuilders and the construction industry.The New York Times - Mar. 6 -
‘Startup Nation’ Groups Say They’re Meeting Trump Officials to Push for Deregulated ‘Freedom Cities’
The architects of projects like Próspera are drafting legislation to create US cities that would be free from federal regulations.Wired - Mar. 7 -
FCA drops plan to ‘name and shame’ more UK companies under investigation
Financial regulator says it will scrap new public interest test after backlash from the City and government officialsFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
Trump’s tariffs won’t solve the opioid crisis, but a deal with China might
They provide leverage that Trump should use to strike a deal with China to more comprehensively regulate its pharmaceutical and chemical industries.The Hill - Mar. 12 -
UK watchdogs scrap diversity and inclusion rules for financial firms
Decision by FCA and PRA comes as government’s growth push forces regulators to rethink policiesFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
Staley referred to Epstein as ‘uncle Jeffrey’ in email to daughter, court hears
Ex-Barclays boss is challenging regulator’s verdict that he downplayed his connection to late paedophileFinancial Times - Mar. 12