Interest Rates

Businesses May See Cost of Capital Relief as Fed Slashes Rates
Businesses May See Cost of Capital Relief as Fed Slashes Rates
September 18, 2024  |  Economy

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 0.5% Wednesday (Sept. 18), the first cut in four years. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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UK’s FCA Cautions Banks About Lowering Savings Rates Too Quickly
UK’s FCA Cautions Banks About Lowering Savings Rates Too Quickly
September 18, 2024  |  Bank Regulation

At a time when the market expects interest rates to continue dropping, the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is cautioning banks and building societies...

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Consumer Lenders Worry as Borrowers Struggle With Bills
Consumer Lenders Worry as Borrowers Struggle With Bills
September 15, 2024  |  Consumer Finance

Americans’ struggles with their bills has reportedly been bad news for consumer lending firms. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Consumer Delinquency Rates Decline as Inflation Slows
Consumer Delinquency Rates Decline as Inflation Slows
September 13, 2024  |  Loans

More consumers are making their loan payments on time, aided by slower inflation and other trends. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Could Generational Change Be The Next Wild Card For Financial Services?
Could Generational Change Be The Next Wild Card For Financial Services?
September 11, 2024  |  Opinion

Cultivating a culture of adaptability positions firms to thrive despite economic wild cards, Franklin Madison Chief Financial Officer Preston Porter writes in a new PYMNTS...

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Consumers Could Find Economic Impact Of Interest Rate Cuts To Be Overrated
Consumers Could Find Economic Impact Of Interest Rate Cuts To Be Overrated
September 10, 2024  |  Economy

The only question surrounding rate cuts from the Federal Reserve boils down to not “when?” but … “how much?” Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Construction Spending Dips 0.3% in July Amid High Mortgage Rates
Construction Spending Dips 0.3% in July Amid High Mortgage Rates
September 03, 2024  |  Economy

Construction spending decreased by 0.3% in July after remaining unchanged in June. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Trending: Most Consumers Think Twice Before Spending, Then Trade Down
Trending: Most Consumers Think Twice Before Spending, Then Trade Down
September 02, 2024  |  Economy

Sept. 17 is looming as a critical date on the economic calendar. It’s the date the Federal Reserve meets to consider — and most analysts...

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Partnerships Help Firms Capitalize on Positive Trends Amid Uncertainty
Partnerships Help Firms Capitalize on Positive Trends Amid Uncertainty
August 28, 2024  |  Opinion

FinTech partnerships can help financial institutions thrive, Boost Payment Solutions founder and CEO Dean M. Leavitt writes in a new PYMNTS eBook, “Beyond the Horizon:...

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