Category: Regulation and Deregulation of Industry

Weighing the Costs of Corporate Silence

The New York Times – Business:
The days of the quarterly earnings report could be numbered as the Securities and Exchange Commission is said to weigh a rule change. What it could mean for investors is likely to stir debate.
Arizona Files Criminal Charges Against Kalshi, the Prediction Site

The New York Times – Business:
The state accused Kalshi on Tuesday of operating an illegal gambling business, escalating the legal battle between states and prediction markets.
With Threats and Claims of ‘Treason,’ Trump Pressures Media on the War

The New York Times – Business:
A president who calls journalists the “enemy of the people” has accused news organizations of undermining a military effort that many Americans oppose.
Waymo Co-CEO Tries to Make a Case for the Safety of Driverless Cars

The New York Times – Business:
Waymo’s co-chief executive, Tekedra Mawakana, knows she needs to earn the public’s trust. It won’t be easy.
Fears of ‘Cockroaches’ in the Private Credit Market

The New York Times – Business:
Wall Street figures are turning to colorful metaphors, including invoking the hated insect, to express caution about the $3 trillion risky-lending market.
Surging Energy Costs Put German Industry ‘Really in Danger’

The New York Times – Business:
Four years after the Russian invasion of Ukraine sent energy prices soaring, the war in Iran is posing another challenge to efforts to revive European factories.
Trump to Target Forced Labor in Global Tariff Scheme

The New York Times – Business:
The Trump administration is expected to begin a trade investigation into whether dozens of countries have policies to combat forced labor.
Banking Regulators Plan to Ease Some Capital Requirements

The New York Times – Business:
The Federal Reserve and other financial regulators will soon release proposals to loosen some planned rules on how much capital banks must hold in reserve to mitigate risks.
Boeing Says Wiring Issue Will Delay Some 737 Max Deliveries

The New York Times – Business:
The aerospace company said the delay would not prevent it from meeting its 2026 sales goal of about 500 Max jets.
F.D.A. Opens Door to More Flavored E-Cigarettes

The New York Times – Business:
The agency is proposing allowing other tastes for vapes, like mint, coffees, spices or tea, to appeal to adults. At the same time, illicit candy-flavored types aimed at teenagers have flooded the market.
An Amish Avatar and an A.I. Monk Are Pitching Supplements on Social Media

The New York Times – Business:
Influencers have long hawked supplements on platforms like Instagram and TikTok. Increasingly, the influencers are fake.
A Crypto Coin Is Gobbling Up U.S. Treasuries

The New York Times – Business:
A new generation of cryptocurrency, pegged to the dollar, is growing rapidly, promising faster payments and potentially lower interest rates. But regulators and bankers warn of risks.