Us Credit Rating at Risk for Downgrade Amid Debt Ceiling Brinkmanship
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What is a good debt-to-income ratio?
Your debt-to-income (DTI) ratio is a deciding factor in loan approvals and terms. But what is a good DTI ratio?CBS News - Top stories -
Wells Fargo’s rally sparks KBW downgrade after it outpaces other bank stocks
Investors have been bidding up the stock partly on speculation that its asset cap imposed by the Federal Reserve may be lifted in the next year or so.MarketWatch - Business -
Bank of America downgraded after hot stock run, while U.S. Bancorp and PNC get boost
New analysis from HSBC says that Bank of America’s stock is reaching its target price — but there are still buying opportunities in other banking sectors.MarketWatch - Business -
The Fallout From the Credit Card Swipe Fee Fight
A proposed settlement between Visa and Mastercard and merchants on swipe fees promises savings, but it may also alter the economics of premium credit cards.The New York Times - Business -
UBS CEO Ermotti to Steer Credit Suisse Integration
UBS said said Sergio Ermotti is set to stay as chief executive officer to see through the integration of Credit Suisse, and sought to address concerns about its size and potential needs for tighter regulation.The Wall Street Journal - World -
UBS CEO Ermotti to Steer Credit Suisse Integration
UBS said said Sergio Ermotti is set to stay as chief executive officer to see through the integration of Credit Suisse, and sought to address concerns about its size and potential needs for tighter regulation.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
The Morning Risk Report
Apple turns to longtime Steve Jobs disciple to defend Its 'walled garden,’and Tom Hayes, the trader at center of Libor scandal, loses his appeal. Also, AI is moving faster than attempts to regulate it, and here’s how companies are coping.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Are Travel Loyalty Programs at Risk?
A new agreement by Visa and Mastercard to reduce fees charged to merchants may drain the lucrative rewards that grant free travel to many credit card users.The New York Times - Business -
China Evergrande Drops Debt Restructuring Applications in U.S.
The developer had sought a New York court’s approval last August to restructure more than $19 billion in offshore debt via Chapter 15 bankruptcy filings.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
Atos Uncertain Over Its Future as Debts Rise
Atos warned of uncertainty about its ability to continue after its debt grew and its losses widened on an impairment charge.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Atos Uncertain Over Its Future as Debts Rise
Struggling French IT company Atos flagged concerns over its ability to continue after a mounting debt pile and deeper net loss compounded recent failures to shed assets.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Tax Refunds Are Here and Destined for the Growing Pile of Debt
With credit-card debt at record levels and more households falling behind on loans, tax refunds are helping people make ends meet.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Singapore has lessons for countries worrying about debt
Tight fiscal rules can prevent the kind of investment which has helped the city state to thriveFinancial Times - World -
Charge of £90 to clear problem debt axed for poorest
Charities had warned some people struggling with debt could not afford to apply to clear it.BBC News - Top stories -
The Fed Stays the Course on Rates
Markets are cheering the central bank’s forecast for three interest rate cuts this year. But Fed policymakers are divided on the issue.The New York Times - Business - Federal Reserve -
Rates need to calm down
They’re being too loudFinancial Times - World -
I.R.S. Stepping Up Efforts to Squash Fraud in Tax Credit Program
The Employee Retention Tax Credit continues to be ripe for abuse as Congress mulls shutting the program down.The New York Times - Business -
Visa, Mastercard agree to lower credit-card fees in landmark merchant settlement
Visa and Mastercard agreed to lower and cap credit-card interchange rates as part of a landmark settlement with U.S. merchants.MarketWatch - Business -
How the Visa-Mastercard swipe-fee settlement could affect your credit-card rewards
The landmark agreement will limit the fees that businesses pay to accept credit cards — but customers aren’t likely to see savings.MarketWatch - Business -
Robinhood’s stock jumps after company launches first credit card
The Robinhood Gold Card is aimed at Robinhood Gold members — a subscription product offering premium services for a fee — and has no annual fee or transaction fees, but comes with a 3% cash back on all categories.MarketWatch - Business -
Carbon Credits Draw Fresh Attention Under SEC's New Climate Rules
Several private-equity firms have entered the carbon-credit market, seeing opportunity in the demand for high-quality credits as new pollution-disclosure rules are expected to bring more transparency to the sector.The Wall Street Journal - World - Climate