Housing starts decreased by 5.5% in May from the month prior to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.28 million, the Commerce Department reported today. The rate was 10% below the May 2023 level. New building permits—an indicator of future demand—dropped 3.8% in May from the month prior and were 9.5% lower than last year.
ABA DataBank: Credit unions drifting from their core mission
In the first quarter of 2026, tax-exempt credit unions spent a combined $155.2 million on advertising and promotions and account for roughly one-third of the top 15 college sports naming rights agreements.









