Main Facts The United States federal government faces an unprecedented fiscal trajectory, driven largely by decades of escalating healthcare spending and extensive tax preferences. According to Congressional Budget Office (CBO) projections, federal budget deficits as a share of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are set to rise from 5.8 percent in 2026 to 6.7 percent in…
By: PYMNTS Published: September 15, 2026 Main Facts Vista Equity Partners, the prominent private equity firm holding a controlling stake in Finastra, is actively evaluating strategic alternatives for the United Kingdom-based financial software provider. According to industry insiders familiar with the ongoing discussions, these options encompass a potential outright sale of the company, a partial…
By Financial Markets Desk Published: October 2023 / Updated for 2026 Market Conditions Main Facts: The Trillion-Scale Architecture of Modern CLOs Collateralized loan obligations (CLOs) have firmly cemented their position as a cornerstone of global structured finance. Offering institutional investors exposure to diversified pools of leveraged corporate loans, these complex instruments transform pools of corporate…
By Erica York, Senior Economist, Center for Federal Tax Policy Main Facts During a high-profile address at the Republican National Convention in Dallas, President Trump made a sweeping electoral pledge: every adult citizen in the United States will receive a direct $5,000 dividend payment. However, this windfall is explicitly conditional. The payouts depend entirely on…
The digital asset industry is bracing for a technological paradigm shift that promises to redefine the landscape of cybersecurity. On Tuesday, Nasdaq-listed financial services giant Galaxy Digital officially launched its "Bitcoin Quantum Readiness Initiative," a comprehensive, multi-pillar project designed to fortify the Bitcoin network against the looming threat of quantum computing. By pledging up to…
COLUMBUS, NEBRASKA — In a case that has sent shockwaves through the Nebraska community banking sector, Aaron Luneke, the former Chief Financial Officer of Bank of the Valley, has been sentenced to 36 months in federal prison. The sentencing, handed down by U.S. District Judge Brian Buescher, marks the conclusion of a high-profile legal battle…
In a dramatic display of political brinkmanship, President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he will decline to sign the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a bipartisan piece of legislation that has become a focal point of intense debate in Washington. The bill, which seeks to revitalize the American housing market by slashing regulatory…
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By PYMNTS July 2, 2026 In a startling disclosure that underscores the complex interplay between international trade policy and corporate finance, global sportswear titan Nike Inc. has announced it expects to receive a nearly $1 billion tariff refund from the federal government. The revelation, delivered alongside the company’s fiscal 2026 fourth-quarter and full-year earnings report,…
For decades, the financial services industry has anchored the concept of a successful retirement to a singular, psychological benchmark: the "magic million." If you have $1 million in your 401(k) or brokerage account, the conventional wisdom suggests you have "made it." If you have $1.3 million, you are in the clear. If you have less,…
