Consumer Confidence Falls Short of Expectations Amid Economic Caution
The Conference Board released its latest Consumer Confidence report, revealing a modest decline in consumer optimism. The CB Consumer Confidence Index came in at 94.2, missing both the forecast of 96.0 and last month’s reading of 97.8. The lower-than-expected figure signals that consumers are taking a more cautious view of the economy than analysts had […]
SEC Explores Blockchain-Based Stock Trading Despite Pushback
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is reportedly working on a framework to allow stocks to be traded using blockchain technology, similar to how cryptocurrencies are exchanged, according to sources cited by The Information. The initiative is considered a key element of the Trump administration’s crypto-focused regulatory agenda, and could potentially enable investors to buy […]
