Senate Democrats call for another half-point Fed rate cut
Sens. Elizabeth Warren and John Hickenlooper say recent data suggests there is "no need for restrictive interest rates" and easier monetary policy is necessary to lower housing costs.
‘Like qualitative research without having to pay’: A bank’s guide to Reddit
Few banks are listening to what their customers are saying on Reddit, but the site can help them spot customer complaints and develop content that dispels misinformation.
Cannabis Round-Up: Harris to Push for Federal Legalization, DEA Choosing Witnesses for Rescheduling Trial
October brought new developments in the cannabis and hemp industries, with Georgia’s Hemp Farming Act coming into effect on October 1. In California, Governor Newsom signed a bill legalizing Amsterdam-esque cannabis cafes, which will allow dispensaries to serve food and
Community banks hire, promote top executives in October
Multiple lenders filled leadership roles across the country, including National Bankshares in Virginia, while Peoples Financial in Pennsylvania said its CEO would step down.
Trump campaign blasts Pelosi as ‘corrupt’ and ‘decrepit’ after she claims Trump’s brain is ‘deteriorating’
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi claimed that former President Donald Trump’s brain is ‘deteriorating’ and he will not be capable of serving out a four-year term as president. During an appearance on MSNBC, Pelosi said that individuals thinking of voting for
‘What a disgrace’: Trump taunts McConnell’s endorsement as GOP Senate leader race looms
Former President Trump taunted Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., during a rally in Kinston, North Carolina, on Sunday, calling him a ‘disgrace,’ despite receiving his endorsement for president in 2024. ‘Hopefully we get rid of Mitch McConnell pretty soon ‘cause
Trump, Harris have visited these states the most heading into Election Day
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris have spent all their time traveling to a select group of states leading up to Election Day, with two of them commanding the most of their attention. An analysis of trips reveals
Actor Will Ferrell ‘threatens’ voters in new Harris campaign ad: ‘Shut the f— up, Gary’
Actor and comedian Will Ferrell is throwing his star power behind Kamala Harris – it’s just another in a long list of celebrity endorsements for the vice president. In an official Harris campaign ad, Ferrell jokingly threatens voters if they don’t
To regulate cryptocurrencies, treat the tech as a tool, not a threat
Decentralized digital ledgers offer financial services supervisors extraordinary access to information while eliminating concerns about information reliability. That should be reflected in regulatory attitudes toward crypto.
Looking under the radar on 2025
Tuesday’s results will offer a better sense of what policies key officials might emphasize and the process they might use next year.