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The looming initial public offering from Swedish payments firm Klarna comes in the foreground of tariff uncertainties and inflationary pressures.
March 25 -
Federal Reserve Gov. Adriana Kugler expressed support for holding interest rates steady for "some time," while highlighting a move up in some measures of Americans' inflation expectations.
March 25 -
The United States is reindustrializing, with a focus on manufacturing and advanced production. For investors willing to move beyond conventional narratives, these sectors offer substantial growth potential, fueled by both policy support and private sector demand.
March 25
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Georges Elhedery aims to double down on HSBC's investment-banking operations in Asia and the Middle East after exiting key businesses in the U.S. and Europe.
March 25 -
The number of shareholder proposals appearing in banks' proxy statements is down significantly this year, due to Trump-era regulatory changes and new concerns about political blowback.
March 25 -
Americans spent 49% more on overdraft-related fees in 2023 than previously estimated, according to new research, which finds that credit unions were largely responsible for the previously uncounted revenue.
March 25 -
Edgar J. Garrett Jr. is a professor of legal studies, college of business at East Texas A&M-Commerce.
March 24 -
Augustine C. Arize is regents professor of economics and business management at East Texas A&M-Commerce.
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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said it is "optimistic" that a lawsuit challenging the $8 credit card late fee rule can be resolved. The late fee rule is expected to be rescinded by the Trump administration.
March 24 -
Acting Comptroller Rodney Hood discussed using fintech to evaluate self-employed borrowers' creditworthiness, saying alternative credit models could promote financial inclusion.
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