Core Points - The U.S. Treasury Secretary, Yellen, is advocating for a ban on individual stock trading by Congress members, citing concerns over the credibility of the House and Senate [2] - Yellen specifically criticized Congress members like Nancy Pelosi and Ron Wyden for profiting from stock trading, suggesting that the returns they achieved are enviable even to hedge funds [2] - Pelosi's reported income for 2024 ranges from $7.8 million to $42 million, with a net worth estimated at $413 million [2] Group 1 - Yellen's call for a trading ban is in response to increasing pressure on Republican leadership to act on proposals to prohibit stock trading by Congress members [3] - Yellen emphasized that ordinary citizens would face scrutiny from the SEC for similar trading activities, highlighting a double standard [3] - Pelosi's spokesperson defended her by stating that she does not hold any stocks and is not involved in trading decisions [3] Group 2 - Newly elected Congress members, such as Rob Bresnahan, are also under scrutiny for their stock trading activities, with Bresnahan reportedly conducting at least 617 trades since taking office [5] - Bresnahan had previously called for a ban on stock trading by Congress members but continued to trade himself, raising questions about his commitment to the proposal [5] - Marjorie Taylor Greene, another Congress member, has also been noted for her successful stock trades, including significant returns from investments in technology stocks [6] Group 3 - Greene's investment strategy has yielded substantial returns, with her buying shares in companies like Impinj and Palantir, which have seen price increases of over 100% and 115% respectively [6] - The trend of Congress members engaging in stock trading raises ethical concerns and questions about the influence of financial advisors on their investment decisions [6]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the call by U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen to ban stock trading by Congress members, highlighting concerns over ethics and public trust in the financial system [3][5][6]. Group 1: Stock Trading Ban Proposal - Treasury Secretary Yellen advocates for a ban on individual stock trading by Congress members, citing the need to maintain the credibility of the House and Senate [3][5]. - Yellen criticizes specific Congress members, including Nancy Pelosi, for their significant stock trading profits, suggesting that such returns are enviable even to hedge funds [3][6]. - The proposal for a trading ban is gaining traction among Republican leaders in Congress, who are under pressure to act on it [5]. Group 2: Controversies Surrounding Congress Members - Nancy Pelosi's financial disclosures reveal her income ranged from $7.8 million to $42 million in 2024, with a net worth estimated at $413 million [3]. - Pelosi's spokesperson claims she does not hold any stocks and is unaware of any trades made by her husband [4]. - Congressman Ron Wyden supports the trading ban while criticizing Yellen's past compliance with financial asset divestment agreements [4]. Group 3: New Congress Members and Trading Activities - Newly elected Congressman Rob Bresnahan has faced scrutiny for his frequent stock trading, having conducted at least 617 trades since taking office [7]. - Bresnahan previously advocated for a trading ban but continues to engage in stock trading, claiming his transactions are managed by a financial advisor [7]. - Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has also been noted for her successful stock trades, including significant returns from investments in technology stocks [8][9].

卡尔达茨克表示： "也许他们都共用同一个财务顾问。今年迄今为止，该股已上涨148%。" 当地时间周三（8月13日），美国财政部长贝森特呼吁禁止国会议员交易个股。 "我将开始推动个股交易禁令，因为这事关众议院和参议院的信誉。" 贝森特当天还点名批评加利福尼 亚州民主党众议员佩洛西和俄勒冈州民主党众议员元怀登（Ron Wyden）"通过股票交易发横财"。 "当你看看这些令人瞠目结舌的（炒股）回报，所有的对冲基金都会羡慕他们，美国人民值得有更好的 选择。"贝森特说。 根据国会成员披露的个人财产报告，佩洛西在2024年的收入在780万至4200万美元之间，她与丈夫、风 险投资家保罗·佩洛西的净资产估计达到4.13亿美元。 众议员怀登在回应贝森特的批评时则援引一篇报道称，贝森特在成为特朗普内阁官员前"并未完全遵守 剥离其金融资产的协议"。 "特朗普手下的人根本没资格假装关心伦理道德或股票交易禁令，我对该禁令是支持的。"怀登表示。 国会山新股民 除了前述国会山"传统资深股民"外，刚进入国会的新议员的炒股行为也在引发外界关注。 34岁的宾夕法尼亚州共和党众议员布雷斯纳汉(Rob Bresnahan)去年刚进国会，近来因频繁 ...