June 8, 2023
“…More than 70% of aggregate asset growth in major US banks was concentrated in the 10 largest lenders, which saw a combined $630 billion increase in the first quarter — when also including assets tied to more-recent mergers and acquisitions,… Continue Reading…
June 1, 2023
“US banks lost $472 billion in deposits in the first quarter, according to a new quarterly report from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) that offers a comprehensive look at how the industry navigated its most challenging period since the 2008 financial crisis. The… Continue Reading…
May 17, 2023
“The IRS on Monday said that Black taxpayers are significantly more likely to face an IRS audit, confirming recent findings. IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel said the agency is weighing changes to address the disparity. A study released in January by economists at Stanford University,… Continue Reading…
May 16, 2023
“…The strategist reiterated a call to remain underweight both US and European stocks as X-date approaches, with a potential political standoff on a resolution exacerbating the already present threat of a recession — particularly if 2011’s debt event is any… Continue Reading…
May 16, 2023
“…The advanced sales report showed an increase of 0.4%, below the Dow Jones estimate for 0.8%. Excluding auto-related figures, sales increased 0.4%, which was in line with expectations. As the numbers are not adjusted for inflation, the headline increase equaled the 0.4%… Continue Reading…
May 15, 2023
” America’s wheat fields have become so plagued by drought that farmers are now poised to abandon crops at the highest rate in more than a century. Producers are expected to harvest about 67% of their planted acres, the US Department… Continue Reading…
May 12, 2023
“Large U.S. lenders will bear most of the cost of replenishing a deposit insurance fund that was drained of $16 billion by the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and two other lenders, although mid-sized banks will also be on the… Continue Reading…
May 12, 2023
“…Banks in Europe and the US are vying to play a role in structuring and arranging new debt-for-nature swaps, deals that yield fees and boost their profile in the sustainable debt market. Developing countries with valuable ecosystems are turning to… Continue Reading…
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