Producer prices declined 0.1% in August

Lenders reported continued pressure on farm profitability in 2026, with 75% of respondents saying profitability had tightened in their local agricultural economies, according to the annual survey by ABA and Farmer Mac.

The smaller-than-expected trade deficit reflects stable demand for U.S. goods and services. Improving export conditions may bolster commercial lending opportunities among internationally exposed businesses.

Democrats took a majority of seats in the House and Senate, flipping party control of both chambers, according to unofficial results from Tuesday’s midterm elections.

First Mid Bancshares to buy Evergreen Bancshares in Missouri. First Community Bankshares to buy Main Street Financial Services in Ohio. Texas Community Bancshares to buy the Banc of San Jacinto County Bancshares in Texas.

Construction spending in September was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2,186.1 billion, 1.9% below the revised August estimate of $2,227.4 billion, according to the Census Bureau.

Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in October for the 10th consecutive month, the Institute for Supply Management said in its most recent ISM Manufacturing PMI Report.