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Trump Proposes 10% Credit Card Interest Rate Cap, Sending Bank Stocks Reeling

President Donald Trump has called for a one-year 10% cap on credit card interest rates starting January 20, 2026. Banking associations and economists warn the move could lead to mass card cancellations and reduced credit availability.

Housing Market Outlook 2026: Zillow and NAR Predict Modest Recovery and Rate Stability

Leading real estate experts forecast a 'healthier' housing market in 2026, with national home prices expected to rise by 1-4%. Mortgage rates are projected to stabilize around 6%, offering some relief to first-time buyers.

General Motors Reports $7.1 Billion Loss Amid Strategic Pullback from EVs

General Motors announced a massive $7.1 billion quarterly charge as it retreats from ambitious electric vehicle targets. The move follows shifts in U.S. policy and slowing consumer demand for battery-powered cars.

Crypto Markets Stagnate as ETF Flows Turn Negative; Regulatory Battles Loom in Senate

After a strong start to 2026, Bitcoin and Ethereum have flattened following $1.3 billion in ETF redemptions. Meanwhile, the U.S. Senate prepares for a critical markup of a crypto market structure bill on January 15.

Morgan Stanley Files For Bitcoin and Solana ETFs Amid Digital Asset Push

Morgan Stanley has filed with the U.S. SEC to launch Bitcoin and Solana exchange-traded funds, marking a major Wall Street bank�s deeper entry into the crypto investment space under a more favorable regulatory regime.

World Liberty Financial Crypto Venture Seeks US National Banking License

World Liberty Financial, backed by the Trump family, has applied for a national trust bank charter aimed at expanding stablecoin and crypto services under federal oversight, prompting discussion about regulatory and conflict-of-interest risks.

U.S. Stock Markets Rally to Record Highs as New Year Trading Begins

U.S. stock markets, including the Dow Jones and S&P 500, have surged to fresh record levels, driven by broad sector gains, strong investor sentiment, and optimism about economic conditions for 2026.

Bitcoin Holds Above Key Levels as Crypto Markets Enter 2026 on Stronger Footing

Bitcoin traded above $91,000 as crypto markets entered 2026 with improved technicals and renewed institutional interest, suggesting a potentially stronger market environment after 2025 headwinds.

Major Indexes End Lower on AI Valuation Concerns and Economic Uncertainty

U.S. stock indexes retreated amid concerns about lofty AI valuations and mixed economic data, triggering profit-taking and sector rotation away from high-growth technology names.