Economics, Policy & Regulation
FOMC Turns Hawkish to Tackle Inflation
In a laconic 132-word statement, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) announced a hike of the Federal Funds rate by...
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Banking
Jobs Rebound While Finance-Sector Continues to Suffer
August employment report brings mixed blessings for the U.S. economy.
Technology
Why the US Is Snubbing CBDCs
America is betting on stablecoins while other nations favor safer digital currencies.
Banking
People on the Move: EIF, Barclays, Standard Chartered, and Julius Baer
European Investment Fund, Barclays, Standard Chartered, and Julius Baer announce key C-suite leadership appointments and executive changes.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Are ‘D-Day’ Sanctions a Bridge Too Far or Not Far Enough?
New U.S. sanctions target Iran’s tech, gold, and shipping sectors, pressing global intermediaries.
Technology
Cybersecurity Data Sharing Faces Liability Deadline
With CISA protections expiring Sept. 30, businesses face new liability risks. CFOs must weigh alternatives for cybersecurity data sharing.
Technology
HSBC, Standard Chartered Test Interbank Tokenized Deposits on SWIFT
Banks clear major milestone toward real-time, cross-border tokenized deposits.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Strait of Hormuz Forces Inventory Increase—at a Price
Asset-light corporations are becoming asset-heavier organizations as the on-again, off-again closure of the Strait of Hormuz continues to disrupt global...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Financial Jobs Slump in July as Payroll Gains Stall
Falling job-growth numbers drive more people to the gig economy to supplement their income.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
After a ‘Family Fight,’ FOMC Maintains Target Rate
The “family fight” over setting the Fed Funds Rate that Federal Reserve Board Chairman Kevin Warsh has desired resulted in...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
June Jobs Data Disappoints; Financial Sector Hiring Fell in First Half
June’s employment numbers showed almost no change from the previous month, as the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a 4.2%...
Banking
US Banks Ace Fed’s 2026 Stress Test
This year’s Federal Reserve Stress Test, which involved 32 U.S. banks, simulated a hypothetical real estate Armageddon in which commercial...