Even as short-term interest rates fall, long-term rates are rising globally due to uncertainty around Trump’s tariff threats, according to the IMF managing director.

Advisers are evaluating the idea of monthly, stepped increases, although Trump himself has in the past called reports of a measured rollout false.

Since the inception of the sustainability-securities market, only 2021’s $1.126 trillion in sales was higher.

At the FOMC’s December meeting, “some participants stated that there was merit in keeping the target range for the federal funds rate unchanged,” minutes show.

Ex-employees are suing Verizon, as well as State Street Global Advisors, which served as the “independent fiduciary” in putting together the deal to manage the pensions of 56,000 retirees.

The fast food company is joining a growing list of employers, including Walmart and Boeing, that are re-evaluating their diversity, equity, and inclusion policies, while Costco is doubling down on DEI.

The online retailer has been hit with a class-action lawsuit, alleging it violated its ERISA fiduciary duties by using forfeited 401(k) funds to offset company contributions instead of reducing administrative fees for participants.

What legislation is on the horizon, what increased enforcement may look like, and how companies can prepare for optimal compliance.