President Trump signed a proclamation granting two years of regulatory relief from Biden-era EPA restrictions on copper smelting to support national security and economic stability, recognizing that overly restrictive environmental standards threaten domestic industry and mineral independence.
U.S. regulators, including the Federal Reserve, are considering easing leverage requirements for large banks, but are unlikely to exclude U.S. government bonds from leverage calculations, leading to a lukewarm market response and disappointment among investors expecting more significant relief measures.
The Federal Reserve has lifted the $2 trillion asset cap on Wells Fargo, imposed after the 2016 fake accounts scandal, marking a significant step in the bank's recovery and regulatory easing, allowing it to expand lending and business operations.
Wells Fargo has been released from a seven-year, $1.95 trillion asset cap imposed by the Federal Reserve, enabling the bank to pursue growth after making substantial progress in addressing past scandals and deficiencies. The move is seen as a major victory for CEO Charlie Scharf and signals a significant step in the bank's recovery and transformation.