Bank of America's CEO says economic growth is 'better than people think' and the Fed should stay on hold

The Bank of America CEO said Wednesday that consumers are continuing to spend and growth should be solid though slower this year

CNBC - Mar. 19

Bank of England holds interest rates, warns global trade uncertainty has intensified

The Bank of England on Thursday announced its latest interest rate decision, warning of increased global uncertainty.

CNBC - Mar. 20

What will Green Bay do with Rasheed Walker? What Aaron Banks signing means for his future

The signing of Aaron Banks in free agency has cast doubt over Rasheed Walker's immediate and long-term future with the Packers.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Shares of Starlink competitor Viasat pop more than 10% on Deutsche Bank upgrade

Viasat's stock soared on Monday after the competitor to Starlink received an analyst endorsement from Deutsche Bank.

CNBC - 3d

Child deaths surge amid ‘Gazafication’ of West Bank, report says

Palestinians facing mass displacements, airstrikes and rise in attacks on children and other civilians, rights group says. Israel has brought the military tactics of its war in Gaza to the occupied ...

The Guardian - Mar. 10

USDA halts more than $1B in funding for local food banks, schools

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) says it has nixed more than $1 billion in funding for local food banks and schools by terminating two programs that aid state, tribal and territorial ...

The Hill - Mar. 11

Zeldin: $20B in green bank grants from climate law terminated

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin said Tuesday night he has terminated $20 billion in green bank grants that were funded by the Democrats’ climate, tax and health care ...

The Hill - Mar. 12

China’s Geely sells Saxo Bank stake to Swiss private bank

Eight-year joint venture was a bet on Chinese capital markets opening up to the west

Financial Times - Mar. 10

How a hidden benefit of a Wells Fargo asset cap removal could save the bank billions

The bank paid $2.5 billion more in remediation efforts in 2023 than in 2018, which was a year before Charlie Scharf became CEO.

CNBC - Mar. 11

Close Brothers swings to loss as banks brace for potential car finance redress costs

FTSE 250 bank set aside £165mn to cover costs of potential motor finance mis-selling after sector-wide regulatory probe

Financial Times - Mar. 18

Bank of England expected to keep rates on hold amid headwinds it can't fully predict or control

The Bank of England is widely expected to hold interest rates when it meets on Thursday, as the U.K. faces economic headwinds both at home and abroad.

CNBC - Mar. 19

Bank of Japan keeps rates steady as Trump tariffs cast a shadow over economic outlook

The BOJ's decision comes ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy meeting, where the U.S. central bank is expected to keep its benchmark interest rate steady.

CNBC - Mar. 19

Ramadan in the West Bank: Displacement and Despair

An Israeli military operation has uprooted tens of thousands of Palestinians who can’t break their fast in their own homes and don’t know when, or if, they will ever return.

The New York Times - Mar. 11

The Biggest US Banks Have All Backed Out of a Commitment to Reach Net Zero

In the lead up to the inauguration, the six largest US banks left a voluntary alliance with the UN to reach net zero by 2050. Now, critics are calling for new climate laws.

Wired - Mar. 8

Stirtz, Banks lead Drake past Bradley 63-48 for third straight Missouri Valley championship

Bennett Stirtz scored 24 points, Tavion Banks added 13 and top-seeded Drake defeated No. 2-seed Bradley 63-48 to win Arch Madness for the third consecutive time

ABC News - Mar. 9

Packers, OL Aaron Banks agree to 4-year, $77 million deal: Report

Jordan Love is getting another solid guard this fall. The Packers struck a four-year, $77 million deal to land 49ers offensive lineman Aaron Banks, according to the NFL Network.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 11

Next UK interest rate cut may not come until August after hawkish Bank of England hold – business live

Monetary Policy Committee votes 8-1 to leave UK interest rates unchanged at 4.5%. Bank of England says companies freezing hiring plans as it keeps interest rates on hold In the property ...

The Guardian - Mar. 20

Oscar-winning Palestinian director was beaten and arrested in West Bank, co-filmmaker says

A Palestinian filmmaker who was part of a team that won an Oscar for “No Other Land" was beaten by West Bank settlers and then arrested by Israeli forces, his co-director said Monday.

NBC News - 3d

Hamdan Ballal, Palestinian Director of ‘No Other Land,’ Is Attacked in West Bank, Witnesses Say

Hamdan Ballal was assaulted by masked attackers in his home village in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, witnesses said. The Israeli military said he had been detained for questioning.

The New York Times - 2d

Odds of Bank of England interest rate cut strengthen after inflation falls to 2.8%

Bigger-than-forecast decline in annual rate in February is positive news for Rachel Reeves. Business live – latest updates The odds of the Bank of England cutting interest rates in May have ...

The Guardian - 1d

How Lead Bank CEO Jackie Reses rose from 'a pretty gritty childhood' to Goldman Sachs, Square and top of U.S. fintech

Lead Bank CEO Jacqueline Reses says her independent life started at age 14, and she's never looked back, from early days at Goldman Sachs to the top of fintech.

CNBC - Mar. 12

Pistons' J.B. Bickerstaff: 'I'm disgusted by the way that game was officiated' after Cunningham ejected

“The disrespect has gone far enough, and I’m not going to allow our guys to be treated the way they were tonight.”

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16

UNC AD and committee chairman Bubba Cunningham defended the process in the Tar Heels’ surprise tournament bid

The UNC AD faced questions about how the Tar Heels got in the field.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16

NCAA tournament 2025: Selection committee chaired by North Carolina AD Bubba Cunningham explains how UNC made the field

North Carolina was the last team to make the field as a surprise to many who projected that the Tar Heels would miss the cut.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16

Pistons win again without Cunningham, beat Spurs 122-96 behind Sasser's big game off bench

Marcus Sasser scored a career-high 27 points in 26 minutes off the bench and the Detroit Pistons routed the San Antonio Spurs 122-96 on Tuesday night for their second consecutive victory without ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Here's why banks don't want the CFPB to disappear

For years, American financial companies have fought the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau — the chief U.S. consumer finance watchdog — in the courts and media, portraying the agency as ...

NBC News - Mar. 10

Here's why banks don’t want the CFPB to disappear

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and its employees are in limbo after acting Director Russell Vought took over last month.

CNBC - Mar. 10

Central banks should fear misbehaving inflation expectations

Widening dispersion and greater inflation uncertainty mean expectations are not as anchored as they appear

Financial Times - Mar. 11

The crisis at IndusInd, India’s fifth-largest private bank

Also in this newsletter: Starlink set to enter India and inflation cools off

Financial Times - Mar. 14

Deutsche Bank reviews Canary Wharf presence

Exit or reduction in floorspace would mark latest retreat from docklands office district

Financial Times - Mar. 14

‘The caterpillar’: British banks’ £50bn answer to falling rates

The UK’s largest high street lenders have deployed hedging strategies to smooth volatile earnings

Financial Times - Mar. 20

Bank of England keeps rates on hold at 4.5%

Rate-setters are grappling with combination of a sluggish economy and continuing price pressures

Financial Times - Mar. 20

Interest rates will go down gradually, says Bank

Borrowing costs had been widely expected to be left unchanged with inflation, predicted to go up in the coming months.

BBC News - Mar. 20

Food Banks Left in the Lurch as U.S.D.A. Shipments Are Suspended

A representative of a nationwide food pantry network, said U.S.D.A. officials had informed him that some food aid distributed by the federal government was under review.

The New York Times - Mar. 21

Nottingham Forest must break the bank for Matheus Cunha

Nottingham Forest have been linked with a summer move for Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Matheus Cunha.Nuno Espirito Santo’s side have taken the league by storm this season. They currently sit ...

Yahoo Sports - 5d