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Capital One and Discover Can Merge, Regulators Say Capital One and Discover Can Merge, Regulators Say

Two regulators signed off on the $35 billion deal, which the banks say will create a competitor to..
Trump’s Attack of Powell Tempered by Risk of Market Panic Trump’s Attack of Powell Tempered by Risk of Market Panic

President Trump again attacked the chair of the Federal Reserve this week, but advisers say the..
E.C.B. Cuts Rates Amid Uncertainty Over Trump’s Tariffs E.C.B. Cuts Rates Amid Uncertainty Over Trump’s Tariffs

Policymakers lowered rates a quarter point and said that the region’s growth outlook had..
The $5 Limit on Overdraft Fees May Soon Be Struck Down The $5 Limit on Overdraft Fees May Soon Be Struck Down

The cap, approved last year, never took effect, though some banks voluntarily lowered or eliminated ..
Good Luck Getting Goldman Sachs to Even Say the Word ‘Tariff’ Good Luck Getting Goldman Sachs to Even Say the Word ‘Tariff’

Wall Street’s top firms have been reticent to criticize President Trump’s trade policy, but Goldman ..
‘This is Not Normal’: Trump’s Tariffs Upend the Bond Market ‘This is Not Normal’: Trump’s Tariffs Upend the Bond Market

In the usually steady government bond market, the yield on the 10-year Treasury has risen to about..
Fed Under Pressure as Inflation Expectations Rise Fed Under Pressure as Inflation Expectations Rise

A new survey from the University of Michigan shows consumers souring sharply on the economic..
JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon Warns of ‘Considerable Turbulence’ Ahead for Economy JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon Warns of ‘Considerable Turbulence’ Ahead for Economy

Jamie Dimon of JPMorgan flagged “potential negatives” to tariffs as his and other big banks..
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon Warns of Economic Pain From Trump’s Tariffs JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon Warns of Economic Pain From Trump’s Tariffs

In his annual letter to shareholders, Jamie Dimon, the chief executive of JPMorgan Chase, wrote..
Trump’s Trade War Risks Forfeiting America’s Economic Primacy Trump’s Trade War Risks Forfeiting America’s Economic Primacy

The United States has steered an economic order for 75 years based on trade and trust, making the..
The Impact of Interest Rates on Loans in Rockingham County, New Hampshire The Impact of Interest Rates on Loans in Rockingham County, New Hampshire

Learn about the impact of interest rates on loans at banks in Rockingham County, New Hampshire from ..
The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Best Savings Account in Rockingham County, New Hampshire The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Best Savings Account in Rockingham County, New Hampshire

Find out the top banks in Rockingham County, New Hampshire that offer the best savings account..
The Diverse World of Loans Offered by Banks in Rockingham County, New Hampshire The Diverse World of Loans Offered by Banks in Rockingham County, New Hampshire

Discover the various types of loans offered by banks in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, and how..
The Nonprofit Caught in the Fray of Trump’s Attacks on Big Law The Nonprofit Caught in the Fray of Trump’s Attacks on Big Law

A federal inquiry into D.E.I. practices at 20 law firms zeroed in on SEO, a decades-old program..
Long Before She Was Charged With Murder, a Group of Men Had Raised an Alarm Long Before She Was Charged With Murder, a Group of Men Had Raised an Alarm

“I told the judge, I told the D.A., that she was going to kill somebody,” said David Butler, one of ..
Federal Housing Agency Braces for Deep Job Cuts Federal Housing Agency Braces for Deep Job Cuts

William Pulte, the new director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, is consolidating control..
Trump Tests Fed’s Independence With Order Expanding Authority Over Agencies Trump Tests Fed’s Independence With Order Expanding Authority Over Agencies

A directive calling for oversight over the central bank’s regulatory and supervisory..
The Cryptocurrency Scam That Turned a Small Town Against Itself The Cryptocurrency Scam That Turned a Small Town Against Itself

How did a successful, financially sophisticated banker gamble his community’s money away?
Off Broadway, Labor Tension Heats Up Off Broadway, Labor Tension Heats Up

Stagehands and other backstage workers have gone on strike against a prominent theater, and two..
Trump cambia su tono sobre reducir la inflación ante los precios altos Trump cambia su tono sobre reducir la inflación ante los precios altos

Como candidato, el presidente de Estados Unidos prometió reducir los costos el “primer día”. Su..
The Climate Fix: Africa’s Solar Revolution The Climate Fix: Africa’s Solar Revolution

In announcing a $35 billion program to bring inexpensive solar power to some 300 million Africans,..
Rohit Chopra of CFPB Expected Trump to Fire Him Right Away, but He’s Hanging On Rohit Chopra of CFPB Expected Trump to Fire Him Right Away, but He’s Hanging On

Mr. Chopra, long a target of criticism by Republican lawmakers and banks, has not yet been forced..
Powell Says There Is No ‘Hurry’ to Adjust Policy Stance Powell Says There Is No ‘Hurry’ to Adjust Policy Stance

Jerome H. Powell, the Fed chair, characterized policy settings as still “meaningfully restrictive,” ..
What to Watch at the Federal Reserve’s First Meeting of 2025 What to Watch at the Federal Reserve’s First Meeting of 2025

The U.S. central bank is expected to hold interest rates steady as officials weigh a solid economy..
Debanking, and the Diss Heard Around Davos Debanking, and the Diss Heard Around Davos

President Trump’s accusation that Bank of America’ dropped conservatives as clients serves as a..
Trump Lashes Out at Bank of America Over Treatment of Conservatives Trump Lashes Out at Bank of America Over Treatment of Conservatives

The president revived Republican criticisms over purportedly politically motivated “debanking,” or..
American Express to Pay $230 Million to Settle Deceptive Marketing Claims American Express to Pay $230 Million to Settle Deceptive Marketing Claims

The Justice Department said the company misrepresented its credit card rewards and fees and made..
JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo and Goldman Sachs Report Big Profits JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo and Goldman Sachs Report Big Profits

The largest banks, including JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo and Goldman Sachs, reported bumper profits ..
JP Morgan Names Jenn Piepszak C.O.O. Succeeding Daniel Pinto JP Morgan Names Jenn Piepszak C.O.O. Succeeding Daniel Pinto

Jennifer Piepszak will become chief operating officer of JPMorgan this summer, and signaled she..
How a Government Shutdown Could Affect the Economy How a Government Shutdown Could Affect the Economy

A short lapse in funding would probably do only modest damage. But it could send a troubling signal ..
Bank of England Holds Rates as U.K. Inflation Rises Amid Economic Uncertainty Bank of England Holds Rates as U.K. Inflation Rises Amid Economic Uncertainty

Stubborn inflation, tax rises and high interest rates makes it difficult for many to muster..
How Fed Rates Influence Mortgages, Credit Cards, Savings and More How Fed Rates Influence Mortgages, Credit Cards, Savings and More

Here’s how the central bank’s interest rate moves influence car loans, credit cards, mortgages,..
U.S. Transfers $20 Billion Loan to Ukraine Backed by Russian Assets U.S. Transfers $20 Billion Loan to Ukraine Backed by Russian Assets

The economic lifeline ensures that Ukraine will have economic support after President-elect Donald..
4 Canadian banks spent $1.3B on tech stack mergers in 2024 4 Canadian banks spent $1.3B on tech stack mergers in 2024

Royal Bank of Canada, TD Bank, National Bank Canada and Scotiabank spent close to CA$1.8 billion..
Valley Ventures invests in fintechs it can use Valley Ventures invests in fintechs it can use

Valley Ventures, the investment arm of Valley Bank, invests in fintechs that can be integrated into ..
Political Turmoil Adds to the Economic Woes of South Korea Political Turmoil Adds to the Economic Woes of South Korea

Even before a short-lived declaration of martial law thrust the country into crisis, the economy..
BMO builds on digital-first strategy BMO builds on digital-first strategy

Bank of Montreal continued to invest in modernization tapping data, analytics and AI.  “Across our..
The Biggest Takeaways From the DealBook Summit With Jeff Bezos, Sam Altman and More The Biggest Takeaways From the DealBook Summit With Jeff Bezos, Sam Altman and More

Trumponomics, inflation, artificial intelligence, the changing media landscape, and the Elon Musk..
RBC invests in AI for productivity, analytics RBC invests in AI for productivity, analytics

Royal Bank of Canada is prioritizing investments in technologies like AI and gen AI to improve..
Open banking: Decoding Section 1033 Open banking: Decoding Section 1033

Ten years in the making, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s recently finalized open banking ..