U.S. manufacturing activity contracted for the ninth consecutive month in December 2024, the Institute for Supply Management said today. ISM’s manufacturing index was 49.3%, up 0.9 percentage points from November. (Readings over 50% indicate expansion.) Seven industries reported growth while seven contracted.
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.









