Election news and trends

Goldman Sachs Head Predicts M&A ‘Pick-up’ in 2025
Business // November 19, 2024

Goldman Sachs Chairman David Solomon has reportedly predicted stronger capital raising under the next Trump administration. Solomon also said Tuesday (Nov. 19) that there will be a more robust merger and acquisition (M&A) environment under the new president. “Given where we are at the moment, … you’re starting to...

Why Banks Might Want to Have a Blockchain Strategy
Blockchain // November 11, 2024

The definition of crypto has historically oscillated between two poles: buzzword and true innovation. And to hear the industry’s executives tell it, the lack of regulatory clarity is among the primary reasons surrounding the uncertainty around blockchain’s potential impact, particularly within regulated industries like financial...

Shares of Credit Card Issuers and Lenders Rise After Election
Post-Election // November 08, 2024

Shares of credit card issuers and lenders have reportedly risen after the election of Donald Trump, with investors expecting the incoming Trump administration to deliver regulatory changes that are favorable to the industry. Collectively, S&P 500 banks have seen their stocks gain about 7% so far...

Exclusive: Ahead of New Presidential Administration, Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers Feel Pinched
Economy // November 07, 2024

Regardless of whether they voted for Trump or for Harris, whether they live in a blue state or a red state, the people living paycheck to paycheck are feeling pinched. PYMNTS Intelligence has long chronicled the progress and the challenges confronting consumers and households across...

Interviews & Exclusives
Exclusive: Ahead of New Presidential Administration, Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers Feel Pinched

November 07, 2024
Regardless of whether they voted for Trump or for Harris, whether they live in a blue state or a red state, the people living paycheck to paycheck are feeling pinched. PYMNTS Intelligence has long chronicled the progress and the challenges confronting consumers and households across all income levels who find that there’s little, if anything, […]

Rep. McHenry: ‘Ugly Baby’ of Stablecoin Legislation Will Grow Into a Bill of ‘Practical Consequence’

October 24, 2022
Congress is out of session. The midterm elections loom. Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.) told Karen Webster that regardless of the outcome, stablecoin regulation will be on the agenda when legislators...

Why KYC Is As Critical For Political Ads As It Is For Payments Transactions

November 05, 2018
There are only hours to go before the U.S. midterm elections. Much is at stake, but beyond who controls the House and Senate, social media and political ads are still...

Quick Reads
America’s 6 Biggest Banks to Report $31 Billion in Profits

January 13, 2025
America’s biggest banks apparently have Donald Trump to thank for a successful quarter. Banking giants are set to report $31 billion in profits for the last three months of last year, fueled by a surge in trading and dealmaking following the U.S. presidential election, the Financial Times (FT) reported Monday (Jan. 13). According to the report, earnings […]

Goldman Sachs Head Predicts M&A ‘Pick-up’ in 2025

November 19, 2024
Goldman Sachs Chairman David Solomon has reportedly predicted stronger capital raising under the next Trump administration. Solomon also said Tuesday (Nov. 19) that there will be a more robust merger and acquisition (M&A) environment...

Shares of Credit Card Issuers and Lenders Rise After Election

November 08, 2024
Shares of credit card issuers and lenders have reportedly risen after the election of Donald Trump, with investors expecting the incoming Trump administration to deliver regulatory changes that are favorable to...

Cryptocurrency Super PACs Among Top Fundraisers for 2024 Elections

May 06, 2024
Cryptocurrency sector-backed super political action committees (PACs) have become one of the top three fundraisers in the 2024 election season.  With more than $102 million raised, these groups are behind...