The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index increased 6.6% in January compared to the month prior, landing at 56.4, according to final results for the month. Sentiment was down 21.3% year over year. The current conditions index rose 9.9% from the month prior to 55.4. The index of consumer expectations rose 4.4% from the month prior to land at 57.
ABA urges OCC to provide stronger safeguards, clearer rules for charter applicants
As the OCC considers revising its chartering rules, the agency should seek to uphold strong safety and soundness standards, increase transparency in the chartering process, and move cautiously as new regulatory frameworks develop, ABA said. The association also...










