Banking on Millennials? A Special Report

The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index increased 6.6% in January compared to the month prior, landing at 56.4, according to final results for the month.

The House Financial Services Committee advanced three bills supported by ABA, covering regulatory tailoring for community banks, reauthorization of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program, and raising Bank Secrecy Act reporting thresholds.

In 2025, just 54% of U.S. adults reported drinking alcohol, the lowest level Gallup has ever recorded, as a majority of Americans now believe even moderate drinking is bad for their health.

Small business owners' priorities and how banks can meet their needs in 2026, from SBA lending to succession planning and acquisition financing.

The rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.09% this week. The rate for a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage was 5.44%.

With PCE inflation closer to 3% than the Fed’s target of 2%, affordability will continue to affect consumer sentiment.