Fed news and trends

Beyond Big Names: How Community Banks and Credit Unions Can Attract Corporate Clients
Banking // September 23, 2024

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.’s latest data on deposits shows just how bifurcated the banking industry is, in terms of the largest players, home to the great bulk of overall deposits here in the states. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

More Federal Reserve Districts Report Flat or Declining Economic Activity
Economy // September 04, 2024

The number of Federal Reserve districts reporting flat or declining economic activity rose from five in July to nine in August. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Atlanta Fed: Firms’ Year-Ahead Inflation Expectations ‘Relatively Unchanged’ at 2.2%
Economy // August 21, 2024

Firms’ year-ahead inflation expectations remained “relatively unchanged” in August, staying just above where they were before the pandemic, the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta said Wednesday (Aug. 21). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Fed Action Against Customers Bank Underscores Crypto’s Challenges
Cryptocurrency // August 12, 2024

Despite the decentralized nature of cryptocurrencies and other digital assets, Web3 businesses need banking partners. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

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Beyond Big Names: How Community Banks and Credit Unions Can Attract Corporate Clients

September 23, 2024
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.’s latest data on deposits shows just how bifurcated the banking industry is, in terms of the largest players, home to the great bulk of overall deposits here in the states. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content […]

Fed Action Against Customers Bank Underscores Crypto’s Challenges

August 12, 2024
Despite the decentralized nature of cryptocurrencies and other digital assets, Web3 businesses need banking partners. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Federal Reserve’s Next 3 Years Include Instant Payments ‘Easy Button’

November 03, 2022
The term “central bank” brings to mind thoughts of stability, resilience and trust, all things that have been part of the Federal Reserve’s DNA for more than a century. Many...

Crypto 2020: One Step Up; Two Steps Back

December 24, 2020
If 2020 taught us anything about cryptocurrencies, it’s that they’ve reached a tipping point. Or maybe that cryptocurrencies have yet to go mainstream beyond the headlines because fraud still lurks....

Quick Reads
Fed Banking Chief Michael Barr Announces Departure Ahead of Trump Arrival

January 06, 2025
The Federal Reserve’s top banking regulator plans to step down in late February. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications […]

More Federal Reserve Districts Report Flat or Declining Economic Activity

September 04, 2024
The number of Federal Reserve districts reporting flat or declining economic activity rose from five in July to nine in August. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Atlanta Fed: Firms’ Year-Ahead Inflation Expectations ‘Relatively Unchanged’ at 2.2%

August 21, 2024
Firms’ year-ahead inflation expectations remained “relatively unchanged” in August, staying just above where they were before the pandemic, the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta said Wednesday (Aug. 21). Get the Full...

Fed Governor: Inflation Still at ‘Uncomfortable’ Level

August 11, 2024
Despite some progress, Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman says inflation remains “uncomfortably above” 2%. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...