by Cole Gottlieb | Mar 3, 2024 | Blog
Happy Sunday, When the Fed finally starts lowering rates, it won’t be the “elevator” down you’re used to. Democratic legislators seek to block Capital One/Discover acquisition. NayaOne raises $4.7Mn. Cross River launches investment bank. Lineage hit with consent...
by Cole Gottlieb | Dec 3, 2023 | Blog
Happy Sunday, Consumers shelled out for gifts over Black Friday/Cyber Monday (and used BNPL to do it). Conventional wisdom increasingly says the rate hike cycle may be over. Consumer confidence stabilized. First Fed Bank’s FDIC consent order. Mozaic raises $20Mn for...
by Cole Gottlieb | Jul 9, 2023 | Blog
Happy Sunday, With resilient economic activity (and inflation), the Fed expects two further hikes this year. The Supreme Court blocks Biden’s student debt plan but Biden admin has a “plan B.” Regulators weigh capital requirements. Unit21 announces Series C. Goldman...
by Cole Gottlieb | May 7, 2023 | Blog
Happy Sunday, The Fed hikes again but signals a pause is possible. Job market data. Treasury announces buyback program. FDIC deposit insurance report recommends “targeted coverage” expansion. Apple users put nearly $1Bn in new savings accounts. Greenwood acquires...
by Cole Gottlieb | Apr 23, 2023 | Blog
Happy Sunday, Consumers’ expectations of future price increases rose. Fed Governor says more tightening needed. Mortgage rates rose, apps for purchase dropped. SBA finalizes new rules for 7(a) program. Era of easy deposits is over. Concern over escalating FHLB use....