Banks
The economy still isn’t ready for the significant rate hikes ahead, Wells Fargo CEO says
Charles Scharf Qilai Shen | Bloomberg | Getty Images Wells Fargo CEO Charles Scharf said he is betting on “more significant rate hikes” as the Federal Reserve tries to rein in high inflation, and that the economy is not as prepared as it should be. “I wouldn’t bet on a number, but I would bet […]
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‘It’s like going to the DMV online’: What to know about buying Series I savings bonds via TreasuryDirect
Eakgrunge | Istock | Getty Images There’s been record demand for federal Series I savings bonds, an inflation-protected and nearly risk-free asset, offering an eye-popping 9.62% annual return through October. However, it’s not easy to buy I bonds through TreasuryDirect, a 20-year-old platform run by the U.S. Department of the Treasury, financial advisors say. “It’s […]
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European Central Bank member Holzmann says there’s ample room to hike to cool surging inflation
The ECB is heading to a critical meeting in July with a rate rise expected and investors awaiting details of its new fragmentation tool. Daniel Roland | Afp | Getty Images A member of the European Central Bank told CNBC Wednesday that there’s plenty of runway to hike interest rates, following the two planned raises […]
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ECB’s chief economist sees double-sided risk of spiraling inflation and an economic slowdown
Philip Lane, chief economist of the European Central Bank. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images European Central Bank Chief Economist Philip Lane said the Frankfurt institution will have to remain vigilant over the coming months with the prospect of inflation spiraling ever higher alongside the risk of a consumer-led slowdown the region. “With the uncertainty, […]
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30% of LGBTQ+ adults have experienced discrimination or exclusion from financial services, study finds
Rainbow flags celebrate Pride Month in New York. Lev Radin | Pacific Press | LightRocket | Getty Images Members of the LGBTQIA+ community are still struggling, in some instances, to access financial services that would help them manage their money. Some 30% of LGBTQIA+ adults have experienced bias, discrimination or exclusion in the financial services […]
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Lagarde plays down recession risks, says ECB is ready to ‘move faster’ on rates if needed
Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank. The central bank scheduled an emergency meeting to address higher bond yields. John Thys | Afp | Getty Images European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde on Tuesday played down concerns about a recession in the euro zone, also saying her team is ready to raise rates at […]
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Credit Suisse vows to overhaul its risk management after a litany of scandals
A sign above the entrance to the Credit Suisse Group AG headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland, on Monday, Nov. 1, 2021. Thi My Lien Nguyen | Bloomberg | Getty Images Credit Suisse has vowed to forge ahead with its risk management and compliance overhaul in light of a string of scandals, despite what its CEO called […]
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As Klarna and Affirm falter, a new breed of ‘buy now, pay later’ startups are stealing the spotlight
Klarna is in talks to raise funds at a sharp discount to its last valuation, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal. A spokesperson for the firm said it doesn’t comment on “speculation.” Jakub Porzycki | NurPhoto via Getty Images With hype over the “buy now, pay later” trend fading, some investors are […]
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Fund manager says this stock is so cheap it makes ‘no sense’
Trying to buy the dip in a beaten down market might feel similar to stepping into a clearance sale at your favorite store — everything’s on sale and screams “buy.” But with no guarantee that the recent uptick in markets is anything more than temporary, investors are stressing the importance of being selective if adding […]
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JPMorgan keeps dividend unchanged as rivals including Morgan Stanley boost payouts after Fed test
A combination file photo shows Wells Fargo, Citibank, Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America and Goldman Sachs. Reuters JPMorgan Chase said Monday that increasingly stringent capital requirements forced it to keep its dividend unchanged while rival banks announced bumps to their quarterly payouts. Bank of America said that it was raising its quarterly dividend […]
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