Interest Rates

Buy Now, Pay Later Thrives Despite Rising Interest Rates
Buy Now, Pay Later Thrives Despite Rising Interest Rates
November 09, 2023  |  Buy Now Pay Later

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) company Affirm continues to see demand from investors, reportedly defying earlier concerns about rising interest rates affecting all BNPL lenders. Unlike traditional...

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For FinTechs, Raising Capital Is Like It’s 2017
For FinTechs, Raising Capital Is Like It’s 2017
November 09, 2023  |  Fintech Investments

FinTechs remain in a tight spot, as far as fundraising goes. The third quarter of this year saw investment in private FinTechs fall 46% compared to the...

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European Banks Look to Fee Income as Rate Hikes Slow
European Banks Look to Fee Income as Rate Hikes Slow
November 09, 2023  |  Banking

European banks are investing more in fee-generating operations while waiting for interest rates to fall. The European Central Bank is slowing the pace of interest...

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Bank of America CEO Predicts Soft Landing for US Economy
Bank of America CEO Predicts Soft Landing for US Economy
November 08, 2023  |  Economy

Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan is reportedly optimistic about the U.S. economy and the bank’s growth prospects. Speaking Wednesday (Nov. 8) at the Reuters NEXT conference, Moynihan said he...

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Report: Ibotta Prepares for $2 Billion IPO
Report: Ibotta Prepares for $2 Billion IPO
November 02, 2023  |  IPO

Ibotta, the digital marketing software firm, is reportedly gearing up for an initial public offering (IPO) that could value the company at $2 billion or...

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LendingTree: Consumers Seek Loans but Credit Availability Has Contracted
LendingTree: Consumers Seek Loans but Credit Availability Has Contracted
October 31, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

LendingTree continued to be affected by high interest rates and consumers having difficulty accessing credit in the third quarter. During the quarter ended Sept. 30, the...

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Fed Weighs Future Rates Hikes as Consumer Spending Persists
Fed Weighs Future Rates Hikes as Consumer Spending Persists
October 29, 2023  |  Economy

Just how resilient is the American consumer? It’s a key question facing the Federal Reserve. As Bloomberg News reported Sunday (Oct. 29), officials from the U.S. central bank...

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Summer Spending Surge Fuels 4.9% Jump in GDP
Summer Spending Surge Fuels 4.9% Jump in GDP
October 26, 2023  |  Economy

Strong consumer spending this summer helped drive economic growth in the U.S. Figures released Thursday (Oct. 26) by the U.S. Commerce Department showed gross domestic product (GDP) increasing at...

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55% of High-Debt Consumers Grapple With Auto Loans as Delinquencies Soar
55% of High-Debt Consumers Grapple With Auto Loans as Delinquencies Soar
October 23, 2023  |  Loans

Access to a car is crucial for many Americans, especially those living in areas with limited public transportation options. However, the historically high prices of...

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