Can Trump Bend the Fed Before the Data Does?
The next fight over the Federal Reserve is no longer just about inflation, jobs, or the timing of the next rate move. It is also becoming a test of how much political pressure markets believe the Fed can absorb. Will Trump materially reshape the Fed before his current term? Yes,
Nike Bonus Payouts to Fall Short of Target on Lackluster Results
Nike Inc. employees were told they would receive less than their target bonus amounts following a year of challenges that has eroded company performance, according to Bloomberg's report.
Meta’s AI Cloud Pivot: Monetization Strategy or Overbuild Signal?
Bloomberg (July 1) - Meta is reportedly developing a cloud infrastructure business that would sell access to AI computing power and models to outside customers. The plan could put Meta into a new competitive lane against cloud leaders such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud. The business would
In Japan, A New Type of Prediction Market is Taking Advantages of the Loophole in Gambling Regulations
From the rapidly developing point based prediction applications in Japan, we can see the demand for event forecasting is spreading into Asia. The business model is rely on the loyalty points, regulatory arbitrage and advertising, which differs from the trading fee as commonly known. Will Japan formally regulate prediction markets
Cboe Revives Binary Options to Compete with Kalshi, Polymarket
Cboe reenters prediction markets with binary options, targeting retail traders after success of its short-dated contracts.
Meta Building Prediction Market App That Wouldn’t Wager Money
Meta is developing a social prediction-market app using points, not real money, to leverage rising industry interest without financial risk.
Kalshi Adds India to Restricted List After Prediction Market Ban
Kalshi restricts India access after authorities warn prediction markets are illegal, highlighting regulatory risks for such platforms.
Why Restoring Normal Traffic Through Hormuz Won’t Be Easy
The fragile reopening of the Strait of Hormuz faces multifaceted challenges, from mines and attacks to unclear authority, making a swift return to prewar energy flows slow and uncertain.
US Traders’ Access to Foreign Platforms Draws Scrutiny From CFTC
The US derivatives regulator is launching its first formal review of foreign trading platforms since 2008 to assess risk management and may require some to register.
Race to Turn AI Compute Into a Commodity Spurs New Crypto Boom
Crypto firms are repurposing their trading infrastructure to build financial markets around AI computing power, treating it as an emerging commodity.
World Cup Exposes Growing Global Rift Over Prediction Markets
Prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket face global regulatory crackdowns as their explosive growth collides with gambling and securities law concerns.
The Proposed Rules for Kalshi and Polymarket Are Backward
The CFTC's proposal for provisional prediction market contracts swaps clear standards for subjective "public interest" reviews, undermining the markets' ability to aggregate dispersed information.
