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Data Shows January US Sales Sink but BNPL Can Boost Consumer Demand

Data Shows January US Sales Sink but BNPL Can Boost Consumer Demand
Data Shows January US Sales Sink but BNPL Can Boost Consumer Demand
February 22, 2024  |  Personal Finance

According to the U.S. Commerce Department, retail sales dropped in January by a seasonally adjusted 0.8%.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Regions Financial Managing Deposit Costs, Expecting Fed Interest Rate Cuts
Regions Financial Managing Deposit Costs, Expecting Fed Interest Rate Cuts
February 21, 2024  |  Banking

Regions Financial is shortening the tenors of certificates of deposits (CDs). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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CFPB Takes Aim at Consumer Credit Card Rates 
CFPB Takes Aim at Consumer Credit Card Rates 
February 16, 2024  |  Credit Cards

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) aims to boost competition in the credit card industry to deliver lower rates to consumers. Get the Full Story...

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Is January’s Retail Sales Slump a Blip or Harbinger of Things to Come?
Is January’s Retail Sales Slump a Blip or Harbinger of Things to Come?
February 15, 2024  |  Economy

The questions swirling amid the January sales slump boils down to these: Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Fed’s Michael Barr Uncertain If Economy Can Have Soft Landing
Fed’s Michael Barr Uncertain If Economy Can Have Soft Landing
February 14, 2024  |  Economy

It’s still too early to determine if the economy can have a soft landing, Michael Barr, vice chair for supervision at the Federal Reserve, said Wednesday (Feb....

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Inflation’s Still With Us as Food and Shelter Were Pricier in January 
Inflation’s Still With Us as Food and Shelter Were Pricier in January 
February 13, 2024  |  Economy

The latest data from the government on consumer prices indicates a bit of weary truth: Inflation’s settled in, seemingly for the long haul. Get the Full...

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Fed’s Data Hints at Slowing Embrace of Revolving Debt
Fed’s Data Hints at Slowing Embrace of Revolving Debt
February 09, 2024  |  Economy

Is there a literal slowdown in the cards? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Younger Borrowers Feel Strain as Card and Auto Loan Delinquencies Rise
Younger Borrowers Feel Strain as Card and Auto Loan Delinquencies Rise
February 06, 2024  |  Consumer Finance

The pressures of increased debt burdens are put in stark relief with the latest data from the central bank. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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