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Economy

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index held steady at 104.5 in May, maintaining the high level of post-election optimism. Five of the ten index components rose, while four declined. Reported job creation has improved, as 59% of businesses reported hiring or trying to hire. However, 51% reported few or no qualified applicants for the positions

Economy

Producer prices were unchanged in May, seasonally adjusted, after rising 0.5% in April, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Producer prices rose 2.4% for the twelve months ended May 2017. The index for final demand goods decreased 0.5% in May, the largest drop since February 2016. Most of the decline was due to

Community Banking

ABA today announced three new Endorsed Solutions at the association’s Regulatory Compliance Conference in Orlando, Fla. The new endorsements, made through ABA’s Corporation for American Banking subsidiary, include TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure compliance, compliance management software and website accessibility.

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