Politics

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent argued that tight bank regulations are driving the growth of private credit, which he thinks reinforces the case for deregulation.

A bipartisan alliance backing stablecoin legislation shattered in the U.S. Senate.

President Donald Trump's proposed budget would nix funding for Community Development Financial Institutions in minority-heavy areas while expanding it for rural areas.

The administration is pitching a $26.7 billion reduction to the regulator's funding for rental assistance, public housing and elderly and disability housing.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the economy grew 177,000 jobs in April, beating expectations and giving the Federal Reserve little reason to adjust interest rates in the near term.

With vast amounts of capital locked in privately held companies, both employees of those companies and average investors would benefit from a loosening of the rules restricting private investment.

The unemployment rate held steady at 4.2%, suggesting uncertainty over President Donald Trump's trade policy has yet to materially impact hiring plans.

After building capital for years in anticipation of higher requirements, banks now face a lighter regulatory outlook under President Trump. But experts don't expect capital levels to come down quickly.

Executives at the San Antonio bank say their business customers should be able to pass along higher costs from tariffs to consumers. Still, the bank acknowledged the risk of a recession.

The Small Business Administration is backing new legislation that would double the size limit on its manufacturing loans. Supporters say the bill has support on both sides of the aisle in Washington.