Minutes: FOMC takes wait-and-see approach to future rate cuts
FOMC members agreed further cuts of federal funds rate in the near future “would likely be appropriate" if inflation declines...
Economy
GDP increased 4.3% in Q3: Initial estimate
Real GDP increased at an annual rate of 4.3% in the third quarter of 2025, according to the initial estimate...
Consumer confidence weakens in December
The Consumer Confidence Index was 89.1 in December, down from 92.9 the previous month, the Conference Board said. The present...
Consumer sentiment rises in December, down from last year
Consumer sentiment rose 3.7% from the previous month in December to land at 52.9, but was down 28.5% from a...
Existing home sales increased in November
Existing home sales increased by 0.5% in November from the previous month, according to the National Association of Realtors. Sales...
OCC: Bank trading revenue $18.4B in Q3 2025
The cumulative trading revenue of U.S. commercial banks and savings associations was $18.4 billion in the third quarter of 2025,...
ABA DataBank: Inflation high for ‘The Twelve Days of Christmas’
The PNC Christmas Price Index, which tracks the cost of a full set of gifts from "The Twelve Days of...
Mortgage rates drop slightly
The rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.21% this week. The rate for a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage was 5.47%.
CPI increases in November
The Consumer Price Index increased 0.2% on a seasonally adjusted basis over the two months from September 2025 to November...
GAO: Federal Home Loan Banks play ‘key role’ in supporting small banks
Federal Home Loan Banks “can play a key role” in the health of small banks as a source of funding,...
