The U.S. economy added the equivalent of a large company in October, according to data released Friday (Nov. 1) from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. More than 12,000 positions were added last month, which missed estimates of 100,000 roles. Stocks roared out of the gate,...
Despite the interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve — 0.5% for the first go-round in September, with more cuts widely expected — the fact remains that the era of low interest rates is, arguably, over. One mainstay? Volatility will be a hallmark of interest...
One week ahead of the election, we’re living in what might charitably be called uncertain times. And yet, as measured by The Conference Board’s latest reading of its Consumer Confidence Index, consumers are optimistic about what’s on the horizon. As reported on Tuesday (Oct. 29)...
Consumers are feeling a bit more positive, notably about “buying conditions,” as shown in the latest release from the University of Michigan’s Survey of Consumers. The Friday (Oct. 25) release surveying consumer sentiment noted that October’s reading came in at the highest level since April...
October 30, 2024
Despite the interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve — 0.5% for the first go-round in September, with more cuts widely expected — the fact remains that the era of low interest rates is, arguably, over. One mainstay? Volatility will be a hallmark of interest rates in the weeks, months and years to come. Adrienne […]
October 11, 2024
As 2024 draws to a close, and as evidenced by management remarks and data in the latest earnings results from JPMorgan Chase, posted on Friday (Oct. 11), consumer spending, in...
October 09, 2024
Despite the volatility month to month on credit card debt, per government reports, the trend remains, generally, upward and to the right. And for consumers already shouldering that card debt,...
September 23, 2024
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.’s latest data on deposits shows just how bifurcated the banking industry is, in terms of the largest players, home to the great bulk of overall...
November 01, 2024
Capital One disclosed Thursday (Oct. 31) that it could face an enforcement action by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) regarding its introduction of a new savings account product with a higher interest rate than its existing savings account products. The regulator sent the bank a Civil Investigative Demand in August after Capital One was […]
October 22, 2024
The home improvement business is reportedly expected to pick up, driven by lower interest rates and higher property values. More homeowners are borrowing against the rising value of their properties...
October 20, 2024
Banks are reportedly cutting the interest rates they pay on corporate deposits faster than those they pay on consumer deposits. These cuts followed the Federal Reserve’s lowering of benchmark lending...
October 17, 2024
America’s economy is in a better place than previously thought, new Fannie Mae research shows. The mortgage company’s Economic and Strategic Research (ESR) Group released these findings Thursday (Oct. 17), based on annual revisions...
