From the Securities Exchange Commission review of the "Pattern Day Trader Rule" and the easing of the $25,000 margin requirement to the "Big Banks" supplementary leverage ratio, requirements are shifting. These changes aim to balance increased financial stability with the potential impact on bank profitability and market participation. 

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent dismissed concerns that the dollar's recent declines threaten its status as the world's key currency, saying the "strong dollar policy" is about ensuring the US dollar remains the reserve currency over the long term

Akin Investments Has Moved! We’re excited to announce that Akin Investments has relocated just a few doors down to our new address:170 Meeting Street, Suite 110 (First Floor), Charleston, SC  Akin Investments Firm Brochure ADV Update June 30, 2025 Come visit us at our new location in the heart of downtown Charleston! 170 Meeting Street, Suite 110, Charleston, South Carolina 29401 (843)-822-4789

Akin Investments reminds parents and grandparents to take advange of the up comming "Back to School" tax holidays.

The accounts would be automatically opened and funded by the U.S. Treasury—parents do not need to take action, though they may opt out if desired.Introduced in the “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBB), Trump accounts would allow parents, relatives, and others to contribute $5,000 annually for a child’s future educational, homeownership, and entrepreneurial expenses.

S&P 500, Nasdaq Close at Record Highs Financial Shares lead the way higher after clearing the Feds Stress Test last week. The stock market ended the first half of 2025 with another record close.

Akin Investments, "Solutions for a Complex World" Post Highlights: largest strike using B2 bombers in history Framework for the regulation of payment stable coins, aiming to promote innovation while ensuring robust consumer protections and financial stability GENIUS Act clears Senate Key Swiss Banking Law Changes, These changes are among the most significant for Swiss banking regulation in recent years and are designed to address vulnerabilities exposed by the Credit

After the stock markets best best performance since May of 1990 things maybe comming together for the continued expansion of the United States Economy and Americas Golden Age.

Veteran investment adviser Stephen Akin, founder of Akin Investments discussed his approach to investing. Combining technical analysis with fundamental stock research

The Mar-a-Lago Accord is a proposed economic and trade initiative associated with the second term of the Donald Trump administration the Accord is designed as a blueprint for restructuring global trade and monetary relations, with the central goal of devaluing the U.S. dollar while preserving its status as the world’s primary reserve currency.

Celebrating 529 Day in a very special way. All PalmettoBabies born on 5/29/2025 are eligible to receive a privately funded $529 grant when their parents open a new Future Scholar account.

"This Memorial Day, we thank the brave men and women who gave their lives for our nation. They will forever be in our hearts,"

Moody's Ratings (Moody's) has downgraded the Government of United States of America's (US) long-term issuer and senior unsecured ratings to Aa1 from Aaa and changed the outlook to stable from negative.Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent played down worries about Friday’s U.S. credit downgrade by Moodys.Ratings are a “lagging indicator” and blaming federal spending during the previous administration.“I think that Moody’s is a lagging indicator,”

America is the Schelling point of global finance. We have the world’s reserve currency, the deepest and most liquid markets, and the strongest property rights. For these reasons, the United States is the premier destination for international capital. And the administration’s goal is to make it even more appealing for investors like you.

President Trump plans to ease tariffs on foreign auto parts used in U.S.-made vehicles. The news comes as Trump marks his first 100 days in office, ahead of a rally in Michigan scheduled for this evening. 

Taylor Miller Interviews Stephen Akin Founder of Akin Investments on Fox24 News Charleston

Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome H. Powell At the Economic Club of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois Federal Reserve of Chicago April 16,...

“For too long, financial policy has served large financial institutions at the expense of smaller ones— no more.” Main Street America...

"I can tell you that this market decline started with the Chinese AI announcement of DeepSeek,"

Do you actively trade stocks? If so, it's important to know what it means to be a "pattern day trader".