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

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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.