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SEC Forms New Crypto Task Force Spearheaded by Hester Peirce

Gary Gensler only officially stepped down as chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) yesterday, but the federal agency’s approach to crypto is already getting an overhaul. Acting Chair Mark Uyeda announced Tuesday that the agency has created a crypto task force dedicated to “developing a…

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US equities streatch to the highs of the day

After a slow start, there has been steady buying in US equities today. That’s continued to session highs despite Treasury yields climbing off the lows. The S&P 500 is now up 0.8%. Apple continues to be a laggard as it declines 4.3% (and is near a session low)…

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What are the most-crowded trades right now

Eamonn highlighted this earlier in the week but here is some more detail on the latest Bank of America fund manager survey. Note that it’s based on opinions of positioning not self-reported positioning but it’s still a good barometer of how market participants are placed. Oftentimes trades flip…

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