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US Treasury begins minting $1 Trump coin. Is it legal currency?

July 17, 2026, 12:26 p.m. ETThe U.S. Treasury has announced a new $1 gold-finished coin featuring President Donald Trump.Minting of the coin has already begun, with distribution expected in the fall.The coin has sparked controversy as federal law generally prohibits featuring a living person on U.S. currency.South Carolina is catching the buzz from Washington after the White House and the U.S. Treasury announced news of a $1 gold‑finished coin featuring President Donald Trump.In a social media post unveiling new photos of the coin, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said it “celebrates the strength of American values, and...
Stock Market

Is stock market open Juneteenth 2026? Is today a federal holiday?

June 19, 2026, 5:11 a.m. ETJuneteenth is a federal holiday in the United States, officially recognized in 2021.The stock market, most banks, and the United States Postal Service are closed for the holiday.Private shipping companies like FedEx and UPS remain open and operate with normal services.While a federal holiday, Juneteenth is not recognized as a state holiday in Indiana.Are the stock markets closed today for a federal holiday on Juneteenth today?Here's what will be open or closed on Juneteenth from banks and USPS mail delivery to the stock market:Is Juneteenth...