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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating Yuga Labs, the company behind Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC), over its non-fungible token (NFT) collections and cryptocurrency. According to a report, the financial watchdog wants to know whether some of Yuga’s non-fungible tokens and cryptocurrency ApeCoin are similar to stocks and should follow the same disclosure

Editor’s note: Below you’ll find the week 109 release of the NYC Recovery Index, originally published October 4, 2022. Visit the NYC Recovery index homepage for the latest data. New York City’s economic recovery experienced a positive week ending September 24, 2022, with the index score rising one percentage point to 76 out of 100.

October has seen certificate of deposit (CD) rates rising on the heels of the Fed’s September 21 announcement of another massive rate hike. This week, the top nationwide rate rose further among the three shortest terms, while remaining flat for terms of 18 months or longer. Savers can now earn a notable 4% or more

Rates on conventional 30-year mortgages saw a pause Monday in their boldly swinging pattern of the last two weeks, essentially holding flat after bolting back into the 7% range to end last week. Averages on every major Jumbo product, on the other hand, soared higher Monday. Today’s National Mortgage Rate Averages The 30-year average shed

The European Union (EU) lawmakers have passed the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA) bill, a landmark piece of legislation aimed at regulating the digital asset market. The members voted 28 to 1 in favor of the landmark new crypto laws. The bill will pass onto the European Parliament for a final vote in the next

An index of small business optimism edged up slightly by 0.3 points in September to a reading of 92.1 as sales expectations rose, according to the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). However, the index still remained below its 48-year average of 98, as rising costs weigh on businesses, with close to a third of owners saying

Interest is defined as the cost of borrowing money, as in the case of interest charged on a loan balance. Conversely, interest can also be the rate paid for money on deposit, as in the case of a certificate of deposit. Interest can be calculated in two ways: simple interest or compound interest. Simple interest is calculated on the

The CFA Level III exam is the last in the series of three exams conducted by the CFA Institute. Coupled with at least 48 months of relevant work experience, successful completion of the final level yields a charter membership. While the first two levels revolved around basic financial knowledge, investment valuation comprehension, and the application

Mortgage rates have yo-yoed dramatically the past two weeks, with the latest movement being a big push higher again. The 30-year average is now back to the 7% range and less than a tenth of a point under the 20-year high it hit in late September. Today’s National Mortgage Rate Averages Rates on 30-year loans

Rivian Automotive (RIVN) is recalling almost all of its 2022 vehicles because of a problem with a wheel fastener. Rivan said in a filing with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) it was recalling 12,212 RT1 trucks, RS1 SUVs and EDV commercial vans after discovering that the front upper control arm and the steering

The Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA), 2021, signed into law on Dec. 27, 2020, provided money for a new type of Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) advance and funding for a new grant that targets shuttered venues. Guidance from the Small Business Administration (SBA) describes how to get part or all of your PPP loan forgiven

You can place bets on the world’s currencies through forex (foreign exchange) brokerage accounts, buying or selling currency pairs that react to economic developments all over the globe. The forex market operates 24/6, opening on Sunday afternoon in the U.S. and closing after stock traders complete their business on Friday afternoon. The volume of currency

Former Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke and two other U.S economists, Douglas Diamond and Philip Dybvig, won the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences for work over the course of four decades on the role that bank bailouts play in financial crises. Key Takeaways Three U.S. economists won the 2022 Nobel Economics Prize for work

Some 65 million Americans receive Social Security retirement benefits each month, according to the Social Security Administration (SSA). The average monthly benefit for all retired workers in 2022 is estimated to be $1,657—a sum that represents the primary source of income for some of them. Even if you’ve saved funds in a 401(k), an individual

A single stock future (SSF) is a futures contract between two parties. The buyer of the SSF, or the “long” side of the contract, promises to pay a specified price for 100 shares of a single stock at a predetermined future date (the delivery date). The seller, who is on the “short” side of the

Ethereum is a name that comes up often in discussions about digital currency. Ether is also a name you’ll hear often, but many people are confused between the two because both names are sometimes used to refer to the cryptocurrency. There are key differences between Ethereum and its cryptocurrency, ether (ETH). Ethereum is a blockchain

Rates on certificates of deposit (CDs) are notably up to start October, which is no surprise following the Fed’s September 21 announcement of another massive rate hike. In six of the eight major CD terms, the top nationally available rate climbed at least 20 basis points, and as much as two-thirds of a percentage point

Keep An Eye On These Coins The last week in the crypto market continued the theme of the past quarter, namely of most assets holding just above their support levels. The asset class is hoping that there will be a reason for it to break out of its slump, and some coins are at least

The money supply of a country is a major contributor to whether inflation occurs. As a government evaluates economic conditions, price stability goals, and public unemployment, it enacts specific monetary and fiscal policies to promote the long-term well-being of its citizens. These monetary and fiscal policies may change the money supply, and changes to the

Carbon dioxide (CO2) is an odorless gas that is highly important to life on Earth. CO2 is also known as a greenhouse gas; an excessive concentration can disrupt the natural regulation of temperature in the atmosphere and lead to global warming. The concentration of CO2 has especially increased as a result of the Industrial Revolution