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ABA noted that while nearly every state has legalized marijuana in some form, the uncertain legal landscape means state-licensed marijuana businesses frequently operate on a cash basis, outside the regulated banking system.

For banks, continued growth in services and expansion in employment should support commercial and industrial lending, particularly among service-oriented small and midsize businesses.

In the months ahead, the ABA Foundation will work closely with banks to support more Americans on their path to wealth-building.

The number of noncash payments more than tripled since 2000, with credit cards now outpacing debit cards in growth in use, according to initial findings from the Federal Reserve's triennial payments study.

As Americans prepare to celebrate the Fourth of July, the cost of a traditional cookout averages $73.82 for 10 people in 2026, up $2.90 (or 4%) from last year and broadly in line with inflation.

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh said the public will “see no changes” in Fed independence and that prices remain “too high” but that inflation risks have come down.