HomeTrust to buy Blue Ridge Bank in Virginia

Privately-owned housing starts in July were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.239 million, which was 12.4% below the revised June estimate and 13.5% below the July 2025 rate.

The FDIC released guidance with steps intended to provide regulatory relief to financial institutions and facilitate recovery in areas of Mississippi and West Virginia affected by severe storms.

As regulators weigh changes to the CAMELS rating system, ABA said it supports revisions that prioritize safety and soundness but believes further changes should be made to make ratings more objective and predictable.

The Treasury Department released proposed rulemaking to require digital asset providers to obtain a federal or state license before issuing payment stablecoins, as required by the Genius Act.

Eight-seven percent of small business owners believe a cyberattack could have severe financial consequences, with 84% believing it could damage their customer relationships.

The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index decreased 7.6% in August compared to the month prior, landing at 51, according to preliminary results for the month.