Mar 22 Watch 8:03 Fed raises interest rates again in wake of bank failures By Amna Nawaz, Shoshana Dubnow, Dorothy Hastings The Federal Reserve raised interest rates again against the backdrop of troubles in the banking industry. The hikes are being blamed by some for weakening banks, but Fed policymakers stuck to their stance that higher rates are essential to bringing… Continue watching
Mar 22 Americans' faith in banks hit low after failures, says AP-NORC poll By Paul Wiseman, Hannah Fingerhut, Associated Press Only 10 percent of U.S. adults say they have significant confidence in the nation's banks and financial institutions, a new poll finds. That is down from the 22 percent who said they had high confidence in banks in 2020. Continue reading
Mar 22 WATCH: Federal Reserve Chair Powell gives update after raising interest rate amid banking turmoil By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press The Federal Reserve is grappling with a hazier economic picture, clouded by turmoil in the banking industry and still-high inflation, just as it meets to decide whether to keep raising interest rates or declare a pause. Continue reading
Mar 22 WATCH: Yellen testifies on budget in Senate hearing amid questions about banking system By Stan Choe, Associated Press Stocks fell sharply after the Federal Reserve said it doesn’t expect to cut rates anytime soon despite Wall Street’s hopes. Continue reading
Mar 22 LISTEN: Supreme Court hears arguments in Jack Daniel's look-alike dog toy case By Jessica Gresko, Associated Press The Supreme Court is hearing a spirited dispute Wednesday between whiskey maker Jack Daniel’s and the manufacturer of a squeaking dog toy that parodies the liquor's bottle and label. Continue reading
Mar 21 Norfolk Southern CEO offers support for new regulations after Ohio train disaster By Stephen Groves, Associated Press CEO Alan Shaw is under pressure from senators and federal safety regulators to step up his commitment to safety regulations as he appears before the Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday. Continue reading
Mar 21 Fox News producer claims network was coerced to give misleading testimony in Dominion libel case By Randall Chase, Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press The $1.6 billion lawsuit filed by Dominion Voting Systems alleges that Fox amplified false allegations that its machines changed votes in the 2020 presidential election. Continue reading
Mar 21 Hundreds of lobbyists pushed government to water down banking regulations By Brian Slodysko, Ken Sweet, Associated Press An unlikely coalition voted in 2018 to roll back portions of a far-reaching 2010 law intended to prevent a future financial crisis. But those changes are now being blamed for contributing to the recent collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and… Continue reading
Mar 21 WATCH: Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen delivers remarks promising further support for banks By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press Treasury Secretary Yellen is trying to project calm after regional bank failures, saying the U.S. banking system is “sound” but additional rescue arrangements “could be warranted” if any new failures at smaller institutions pose a risk to financial stability. Continue reading
Mar 20 Watch 6:06 Can banking takeovers and rescues stabilize the markets? By Geoff Bennett, Dorothy Hastings Ten days after the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and emergency measures to stabilize the system, key parts of the banking industry are still reeling and anxious. UBS agreed to buy out its rival Credit Suisse for a fraction of… Continue watching