Fed likely to hike interest rates again, then signal a pause in its inflation fight
The Federal Reserve is expected to hike interest rates for the 10th time amid signs the economy is slowing and once red-hot inflation is starting to cool.
Biden's mortgage redistribution plan sparks ominous warning as experts note similarities to prior crisis
New Biden administration mortgage rules that could result in highly qualified borrowers scores paying higher fees is drawing comparisons to the 2008 financial crisis.
Berkshire's Charlie Munger issues warning for US commercial property market
Berkshire Hathaway’s Charlie Munger said on Monday that a storm is brewing in commercial property market, as property prices fall and banks deal with bad loans.
US Treasury: Bank deposits safe after First Republic rescue
The Treasury Department said Monday that the deposits of former customers at collapsed First Republic Bank are safe because the banking system remains sound and resilient.
3M to cut 6,000 jobs in second round of layoffs this year
The workforce reductions are in addition to the 2,500 manufacturing jobs the company said it would eliminate in January. 3M had 92,000 employees at the end of 2022.
McDonald’s customers still ‘lovin it’ despite price hikes
McDonald's customers kept at it last quarter despite inflation and higher prices at the fast food giant.
Middle-income Americans still optimistic about financial prosperity – Here's how they're beating inflation
Americans are optimistic about their financial prosperity, and 79% are confident they will achieve it within the next decade, according to a Santander survey.
Tesla stock volatility now a weapon for traders?
Tesla single stock exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are becoming popular for investors in the volatile stock after being introduced on Wall Street in July 2022.
Deloitte says personnel changes are coming, reportedly shedding 1,200 U.S. jobs
Deloitte says it’s taking personnel actions where necessary and is reportedly cutting 1,200 jobs
Private equity crackup looming amid higher interest rates and escalating losses
Major private equity firms including Apollo and Blackstone are struggling to fundraise as easy money dries up and REITs begin to crumble.
The Fed says a mild recession is in the cards this year. What could that look like?
The Federal Reserve's own staff are predicting a "mild" recession this year, but that could still mean plenty of pain for the stock and labor markets.
Bank of America CEO: 'Everything' points to a recession this year
Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan said during the bank's quarterly earnings call that a "mild" recession is likely to hit the economy later this year.
BNY Mellon beats profit estimates as higher rates boost interest income
The banking industry in the U.S. was thrown into turmoil last month as bank failures dented investor confidence, pressuring both stock and bond markets.
Best Buy lays off hundreds at stores as sales move online
Best Buy has made a string of store-level job cuts over the past two years as competition from online retailers has continued to erode sales in its physical stores.
Jamie Dimon advises against using term 'credit crunch'
During JPMorgan Chase's first quarter earnings call Friday, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said he would not refer to potential of banks stopping lending as a credit crunch.
Elon Musk warns of 'tough sledding' for US economy until next year
Tesla CEO and Twitter chief Elon Musk said Thursday the U.S. economy faces "tough sledding" over the next year amid growing expectations of a recession.
Bank of America clients withdraw $2.3B from US securities
A note from bank strategist Jill Carey Hall says Bank of America clients sold roughly $2.3 billion in U.S. equities last week.
Bitcoin jumps above $30,000
Bitcoin is at its highest level in 10 months breaching the $30,000 marker ahead of Wednesday’s March consumer price index (CPI) data from the Labor Department and subsequent response from the U.S. Federal Reserve
Bank earnings preview: What finance pros want to see
Ahead of BlackRock, Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase, PNC Financial and Wells Fargo reporting earnings on Friday, finance pros have concerns up and down the balance sheet.
Auditors didn’t flag risks building up in banks
Audit firm KPMG LLP flagged potential losses on loans as a critical matter for Silicon Valley Financial but missed the inherent bond losses and unreliable deposits that took the financial institution down, the Wall Street Journal reported.