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Fed's Barr Addresses Economic Outlook and Monetary Policy in Detroit
Federal Reserve Vice Chair Michael Barr spoke to the Detroit Economic Club on current economic conditions and the Fed's monetary policy stance.
FNB Corporation Wins Forbes, Newsweek and Local Press Awards
F.N.B. Corporation earned employer and performance honors from three major outlets, reinforcing its standing as a top regional bank.
Huntington Bank Commits $300K to Memphis Housing and Youth Programs
Huntington National Bank is directing $300,000 to affordable housing and youth career programs in Memphis through its Community Foundation.
AI Data Center Leases Now Stretching to 20 Years as Power Capacity Becomes Core Asset
Surging AI demand is reshaping data center contracts, with power access driving record-long lease terms and a market set to quadruple by 2032.
SEC Chair Atkins Backs Expanding Retail Access to Private Markets
SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins voiced support for proposals aimed at broadening retail investor participation in private markets at an open commission meeting.
US Retail Inventories Rise 0.3% to $881.6B in August 2026
End-of-month retail inventories climbed modestly in August, following a stronger gain the prior month, Census Bureau data show.
US Economy Grew 2.2% in Q2 2026, BEA Final Estimate Shows
Real GDP expanded at a 2.2% annual rate in the second quarter of 2026, driven by consumer spending, investment, and exports.
Greenberg Traurig Adds Asia M&A Veteran Bee Chun Boo as Shareholder
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig has expanded its Asia practice with a shareholder who brings nearly three decades of M&A and private equity experience.
Fed's Bowman Addresses Cyber Risks Facing Community Banks
Federal Reserve Governor Bowman delivered opening remarks at a community bank cybersecurity workshop in Denver, emphasizing digital threats to smaller institutions.
Mercantile Bank to Host Q3 2026 Earnings Call on Oct. 20
Mercantile Bank Corporation will discuss its third-quarter 2026 financial results via conference call and webcast on October 20.
US Personal Income Rose 0.2% in August as Spending Surged 0.9%
Consumer spending outpaced income growth sharply in August, pushing the personal saving rate down to 4.1%, BEA data show.
Fed's Waller Addresses AI Agents' Role in Payments at Sibos 2026
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller spoke at Sibos 2026 in Miami on how artificial intelligence agents are reshaping the payments landscape.