Economics, Policy & Regulation
FOMC Turns Hawkish to Tackle Inflation
In his first rate hike as Fed Chair, Kevin Warsh raises rates by 25 basis points amid persistent inflation.
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Private Credit
Fed Rate Hike Squeezes an Already Stressed Private Credit Sector
Private credit default rates hit a record 6.3% in August as expected Fed rate hikes likely strain direct lenders and floating-rate borrowers.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
High-Yield Reality: CFOs Rethink Corporate Debt Strategies
With high rates here to stay, CFOs are relying on internal cash and working capital for stability.
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
Revolut Fast-Tracks to Wall Street With Conditional US Charter
Revolut gets an OCC thumbs up to launch a U.S. bank, but lending ambitions are another issue.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
US-Canada Rift Echoes War of 1812
Responding to Washington’s tariff barrage, Canada pivots from continental nostalgia to global dealmaking.
Banking
Bank of America VP Killed in Times Square Stabbing
Bank of America vice president Erin Piacenti was killed in a random Times Square stabbing on Monday, police said. Another victim was injured.
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.
Private Credit
AI and Lenders: Who’s Liable When LLMs Err?
Private credit firms are racing to automate credit scoring and underwriting, but recent case law proves lenders remain fully on the hook when models make mistakes.
Technology
Worldpay Deal Anchors Fintech’s Best Half in Years: KPMG
Global fintech investment reached $103.1B in H1 2026, driven by major deals like Worldpay, according to KPMG's latest report.
Insurance
The Biggest Winner in Sports Is — the Insurance Industry?
Sports insurers are racing to cover evolving risks from World Cup event cancellations to contract liabilities and stadium cyberattacks.