The non-farm private sector added 22,000 jobs in January, and annual pay was up 4.5% year-over-year, according to the ADP National Employment Report. This follows a downward revision of December’s report from 41,000 jobs to 37,000. Small businesses...
Economic activity in the services sector continued to expand in January. The ISM Services Index indicated expansion at 53.8% to start 2026 as it finished 2025, on a positive note. A value above 50 reflects expansion in the...
Two senators have introduced bipartisan legislation directing social media companies and other online media providers to take steps to fight fraudulent advertisements on their platforms. ABA supports the legislation.
Under the agreement, the Department of Homeland Security will receive less than two weeks of stopgap funding while lawmakers and the White House continue to negotiate policy changes involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Santander has agreed to buy Webster Bank. Also, Prosperity Bancshares has agreed to buy Stellar Bancorp in Houston.
As we evaluate the role of banks, we must engage more boldly, more deeply and more urgently to help people thrive.
