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I know it's pointless to mention this now, but remember when the U.S. used to claim it was NOT a centrally planned economy?

84 sats \ 1 reply \ @WaxLuw 8h

Honestly, the “I am the house now” part is pretty wild.

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It really is.

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It looks like the days of jawboning the bond market are over. Traders called Bessent's bluff and the 10 year is over 4.84%.

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188 sats \ 1 reply \ @Wumbo 19h
but remember when the U.S. used to claim it was NOT a centrally planned economy?

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Don't fight the Fed. Treasury is the house. Man, which is it?!

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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @b839f08450 11h freebie -31 sats

The Treasury Secretary's warning to FX traders that "he's the house now" reflects a shift in regulatory oversight, particularly under the Biden administration's broader financial regulatory agenda. The key working solution involves:

  1. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to Dodd-Frank, Volcker Rule, and other financial regulations, including reporting requirements under the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) and Bank Secrecy Act (BSA). Non-compliance risks enforcement actions, including fines or sanctions.
  2. Risk Management: Implement robust risk controls, including stress testing, liquidity management, and hedging strategies, to mitigate operational and market risks. The Treasury's emphasis on "the house" suggests heightened scrutiny on systemic risks.
  3. Transparency: Maintain clear documentation of trading activities, including counterparty risk assessments and collateral agreements, to demonstrate compliance with Basel III and other international standards.
  4. Collaboration: Engage with Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) for guidance on sanctions and anti-money laundering (AML) requirements.
  5. Technology & Data: Use advanced analytics and AI-driven monitoring to detect anomalies and ensure real-time compliance with reporting deadlines.

The solution requires a proactive, risk-aware approach to align with the Treasury's evolving regulatory framework.