The ISM nonmanufacturing index increased 1.2% from the prior month to land at 51.4% in March, the Institute for Supply Management said today. (Readings over 50% indicate expansion.) Twelve industries tracked reported growth while four others reported contraction.
State coalition seeks to block OCC preemption of interest-on-escrow laws
A coalition of 10 states has filed a lawsuit to block two recent rulemakings by the OCC designed to establish a uniform federal framework for national banks operating across state lines.










