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8/25/2026

Mushroom Council to Realign Representation Amid Proposed Rule

The Mushroom Council is seeking public input on a proposed rule that would adjust representation on the council, shifting states from Regions 1 and 3 and reallocating a member from Region 1 to Region 3, as outlined in the Mushroom Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information Order.

8/25/2026

U.S. Department of Agriculture Revises Mushroom Standards

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service is updating the standards for grading mushrooms, including the addition of a new grade for portabella mushrooms and changes to size and defect tolerances, to better reflect modern production and handling practices.

8/25/2026

FERC Requests OMB Review of Information Collection Activities

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is submitting its information collections FERC-606 and FERC-607 to the Office of Management and Budget for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, with no proposed changes to the reporting requirements.

8/25/2026

FERC Extends Comment Period for Mandatory Reliability Standards

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is seeking public comment on the Mandatory Reliability Standards for the Western Electric Coordinating Council, specifically the retirement of Regional Reliability Standard BAL-002-WECC-3, until July 6, 2027, following the initial July 6, 2026, deadline.

8/25/2026

U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control Publishes Names of Individuals and Vessels on Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has published the names of individuals and vessels on its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List, following a determination that applicable legal criteria were met, resulting in the blocking of their property and interests within U.S. jurisdiction, and prohibiting U.S. persons from engaging in transactions with them.

8/25/2026

Interagency Rescission of the Interagency Statement on Special Purpose Credit Programs Under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act and Regulation B

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), and Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) are issuing a notice to inform the public that they are rescinding the Interagency Statement on Special Purpose Credit Programs Under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act and Regulation B, dated February 22, 2022. The agencies are rescinding the Interagency Statement to clarify that lenders cannot discriminate against borrowers based on prohibited characteristics and should not rely on the Interagency Statement or other related issuances going forward.

8/25/2026

FEMA Amends Mississippi Disaster Declaration

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has amended its declaration of a major disaster for public assistance only in the state of Mississippi, primarily due to severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding, which was initially declared on June 30, 2026.

8/24/2026

Consumer Tendency Survey for August 2026

The Composite Consumer Sentiment Index (CCSI) for August 2026 stood at 104.5, 2.3 points lower than that in July. * Please refer to the attached files for details.

8/24/2026

Consumer Tendency Survey for August 2026

The Bank of Korea released its Consumer Tendency Survey for August 2026, showing a slight improvement in consumer sentiment. The survey found that 55.1% of respondents expected an economic improvement in the next six months.

8/24/2026

EU industrial production rebounds in 2025

EU industrial production experienced a 2.9% increase in 2025 compared to 2024, marking the first rise since 2022, following two consecutive declines in 2023 and 2024.

8/24/2026

HKMCA Introduces Cross-Boundary Annuity Disbursement Service

Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMCA) has launched a new cross-border annuity disbursement service, allowing individuals to receive pension payments from overseas sources in Hong Kong. This service aims to simplify the process for expats and international pension holders.