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Seasonally adjusted, retail sales up 1.0% in July from June, the biggest increase since January 2023.

U.S. Census Bureau: Seasonally adjusted, retail sales up 1.0% in July from June, the biggest month-to-month increase since January 2023. More cold water on corporate media's 'easing inflation' and September rate cut story.

Pouring gasoline on the inflation conflagration, U.S. retail and food services sales jumped by 1.0% in July 2024 from June, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's latest advance estimates. This marks the biggest month-to-month increase since January 2023. Regardless of the narrative put forth by

Month-to-month CPI and Core CPI accelerated. Inflation is not easing!

While corporate media celebrates 'inflation easing', month-to-month CPI and Core CPI accelerated. Inflation is not easing!

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Core CPI both picked up pace in July on a month-to-month basis. Remember, inflation in core services make up over 60% of the total CPI, jumped from what now looks like a previous anomaly (+0.31% up from +0.13% in June.). Meanwhile, food

Ape comments are DIRECTLY referenced in the SEC's response extending the comment period.

Remember how Wall Street is big mad about FINRA's Securities Lending and Transparency Engine (SLATE) Rule? Ape comments are DIRECTLY quoted in the SEC's response extending the comment period.

I was reading the comments included in this release about FINRA's Securities Lending and Transparency Engine (SLATE) Rule and they started looking familiar. I am so damn proud of all the apes that are commenting as they are getting noticed! Oh yeah, that is because it is from

"The government is seeking to introduce more diverse sanctions mechanisms against unfair trading activities"

Korea's FSC: "After closely studying these cases from overseas, the government is seeking to introduce more diverse sanctions mechanisms against unfair trading activities in capital market."

Today, Korea's Financial Services Commission (FSC) announced a policy seminar organized by the Korea Exchange (KRX) and Korea Capital Market Institute (KCMI) focused on strengthening sanctions against unfair trading activities in the capital market. Vice Chairman Kim Soyoung of the FSC attended the seminar and highlighted the government’

Consumer credit increased at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 2.4% during Q2.

Consumer credit increased at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 2.4% during Q2. Revolving credit (credit cards) up 1.2%, while nonrevolving credit up 2.9%.

Consumer credit increased at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 2.4% during the second quarter. Revolving credit (credit cards) increased at an annual rate of 1.2%, while nonrevolving credit increased at an annual rate of 2.9%. In June, consumer credit increased at an annual rate of 2.

From June 1997 - June 2023, Pershing failed to report millions of fractional share trades

FINRA 'discipline' Alert: From June 1997 - June 2023, Pershing failed to report millions of fractional share trades to the FINRA/Nasdaq Trade Reporting Facility, the Over-the-Counter Reporting Facility, and their predecessor.

FINRA has made public that Pershing LLC failed to report millions of fractional share trades over a span of more than two decades. From June 1997 to June 2023, Pershing did not report these trades to the FINRA Trade Reporting Facility (FNTRF) or Over-the-Counter Reporting Facility (ORF), resulting in unpaid

Wall Street is big mad about FINRA's Securities Lending and Transparency Engine (SLATE) Rule 6500 Series. MFA petitions FINRA to limit proposed securities loan reporting rules.

Wall Street is big mad about FINRA's Securities Lending and Transparency Engine (SLATE) Rule 6500 Series. MFA petitions FINRA to limit proposed securities loan reporting rules.

The Managed Funds Association (MFA), represents over 180 fund managers (including traditional hedge funds, credit funds, and crossover funds) with assets exceeding $3.2 trillion, and has urged FINRA to limit its proposed enhanced securities loan reporting rules to what is mandated by the SEC’s final Securities Lending Rule.