Regulators Finalize New Definition of Unsafe Bank Practices
US regulators finalized rules defining unsafe bank practices, part of a wider push on fair lending, capital rules, and stablecoins.
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Fed's Collins Calls US Inflation Data 'Mixed' Amid Global Rate Shifts
Boston Fed's Susan Collins calls US inflation data mixed, as global central banks diverge sharply on rate policy.
Regulators Finalize Rules Defining Unsafe Bank Practices
US regulators finalized formal rules defining unsafe bank practices, giving examiners clearer guidelines amid wider financial rule updates.
Fed's Hammack Urges Rate Hike Amid Global Tightening Wave
Fed's Hammack calls for rate hikes now, as Korea and Australia tighten while the UK holds steady.
Wall Street Sours as BofA Flows Show $5B Stock Exodus
BofA data shows Wall Street investors pulling $5B from stocks as tech sees outflows and Value ETFs gain amid rising market caution.
BOJ Set to Hike Rate to 1.25% in September, Poll Shows
Reuters poll: BOJ economists expect a September rate hike, pushing Japan's terminal rate to 1.25% amid global policy divergence.
Santander Profit Jumps 14% Amid Global Bank Earnings Surge
Santander's pre-tax profit rose 14% to £1.51bn in 2025 amid branch cuts, as banks worldwide report strong earnings growth.
Treasury Debt Buybacks Emerge as New Rate-Lowering Tool
Treasury may expand debt buybacks to ease borrowing costs, as rates stay elevated and investors remain surprisingly bullish.
10 States Sue OCC Over Mortgage Escrow Interest Rule
Ten states sue the OCC over a rule preempting state laws requiring interest on mortgage escrow accounts, amid wider banking regulatory shifts.
Goldman Picks Top Bank Stocks After Strong 2Q Earnings
Goldman Sachs names top bank stock picks after strong Q2 earnings as bank profits rise and Wall Street raises market targets.