Interest Rates

BofA CEO: Consumers Could Sour Without Interest Rate Cuts
BofA CEO: Consumers Could Sour Without Interest Rate Cuts
August 11, 2024  |  Consumer Finance

American consumers could become disheartened if the Federal Reserve doesn’t cut interest rates soon. That’s according to Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan, who made...

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Fed Governor: Inflation Still at ‘Uncomfortable’ Level
Fed Governor: Inflation Still at ‘Uncomfortable’ Level
August 11, 2024  |  Economy

Despite some progress, Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman says inflation remains “uncomfortably above” 2%. “Should the incoming data continue to show that inflation is moving...

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ThredUp CEO: It Will Be a While Before Shoppers Splurge Again
ThredUp CEO: It Will Be a While Before Shoppers Splurge Again
August 05, 2024  |  Earnings

Amid revenue declines, ThredUp is not anticipating the financial pressure that consumers are feeling let up any time soon. The online consignment and thrift store...

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US Bank Stocks Dip After Country’s Unemployment Rate Jumps
US Bank Stocks Dip After Country’s Unemployment Rate Jumps
August 05, 2024  |  Economy

Several U.S. bank stocks reportedly slipped Monday (Aug. 5) as investors left the sector amid rising fears of a potential recession. Among the losses were...

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Employment Trends Index Points to Gloomier Times Ahead for Already-Stretched Households
Employment Trends Index Points to Gloomier Times Ahead for Already-Stretched Households
August 05, 2024  |  Economy

On a day when a stock market rout promised to become a full-fledged bloodbath, and as recession fears mounted, the latest spate of economic data...

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Private Equity Firms Invest $162 Billion on ‘Pent Up’ Deal Supply
Private Equity Firms Invest $162 Billion on ‘Pent Up’ Deal Supply
August 04, 2024  |  Investments

America’s private equity giants have reportedly invested $162 billion in anticipation of a deal-making revival. Apollo, Ares, KKR and Blackstone invested that amount between April...

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British Banks Cut Costs as Interest Rates Begin to Decline
British Banks Cut Costs as Interest Rates Begin to Decline
August 02, 2024  |  Banking

The largest banks in the United Kingdom are reportedly cutting costs to protect profits as interest rates begin to decline. The moves come as the...

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BNPL Firms’ New Regulatory Reality Unclear as CFPB’s Commentary Period Closes
BNPL Firms’ New Regulatory Reality Unclear as CFPB’s Commentary Period Closes
August 01, 2024  |  BNPL

The comments are in. The battle lines have been drawn. As the regulatory landscape shifts for buy now, pay later (BNPL) providers, a few key questions...

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Congresswoman Waters Urges Regulators to Reject Capital One-Discover Merger
Congresswoman Waters Urges Regulators to Reject Capital One-Discover Merger
July 19, 2024  |  Acquisitions

Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) reiterated her opposition to the proposed Capital One–Discover merger. Waters, the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee (HFSC), testified...

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