The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index increased 3.1% in December compared to the month prior, landing at 74, according to final results for the month. The December figure was up 6.2% from a year ago. The current conditions component of the index rose 17.5% from the month prior, landing at 75.1, while the consumer expectations index declined 4.7% to 73.3.
FinCEN updates guidance for financial institutions on sharing information about fraud
FinCEN issued an updated fact sheet to clarify how financial institutions can share information with each other about suspected fraud under the provisions of the USA PATRIOT Act.









