Economy

The Federal Open Market Committee voted to lower the target range of the federal funds rate by 25 basis points,...

The 2026 bank M&A outlook

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose 0.8 points in November to 99, remaining above its 52-year average of 98.

Consumer inflation expectations in November remained unchanged at the short-, medium- and longer-term horizons, although consumers expect medical costs to...

Consumer credit increased at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 2.2% in October. Revolving credit, largely a reflection of credit...

Volatility measures began rising in late October after Fed Chair Powell stated that a rate cut in December was not...

While the outlook for credit conditions over the next six months has improved, bank economists expect continued softening in credit...

Personal income increased 0.4%, or $94.5 billion, in September, the Commerce Department said. The personal savings rate was 4.7%.

The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index rose 4.5% in December compared to the month prior, landing at 53.3, according...

The rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.19% this week. The rate for a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage was 5.44%.