Open Banking in Limbo: The Real Status of the CFPB’s Section 1033 Rule in 2026
The CFPB's open banking rule is finalized on paper but blocked in court and under revision. Here's the real status…
Author: Matt Hardy
AI Fraud Is Reshaping Bank Scams in 2026: The New Threats and How Banks Are Fighting Back
Global financial crime topped $579 billion in 2025, and generative AI now powers both sophisticated bank scams and the systems…
Inside 2026’s Record IPO Boom: SpaceX’s $86 Billion Debut and What’s Coming Next
US IPOs raised a record $251 billion in the first half of 2026, led by SpaceX's historic $86.2 billion debut.…
Buy Now, Pay Later Gets Regulated: Inside New York’s First-in-the-Nation BNPL Law
The CFPB stepped back from BNPL enforcement in 2025, and New York is stepping in with the first state BNPL…
US Inflation at 3.4%: What July’s CPI Report Means Before the Fed’s Next Move
US inflation eased to 3.4% in July 2026, but the August CPI report lands just five days before the Fed's…
S&P 500’s Record 2026: Why Nvidia and Micron Are Driving Wall Street to New Highs
The S&P 500 has hit 27+ record highs in 2026, closing at 7,742 on September 3. Here's what's really driving…
US Budget Deficit Hits $2.1 Trillion: What the Tariff Revenue Shortfall Means for Taxpayers
CBO now projects a $2.1 trillion deficit for FY2026 after a Supreme Court ruling gutted tariff revenue. Here's what the…
Fed’s September 16 Meeting: What Chair Kevin Warsh’s Next Rate Decision Means for Your Money
The Fed's September 16 meeting under new Chair Kevin Warsh could bring the first rate move of the year. Here's…
FedNow at 1,776 Banks: Is Instant Payments Finally Going Mainstream in the US?
FedNow has grown to 1,776 US banks and credit unions in 2026, but Bank of America and Citigroup still haven't…
Will the Government Shut Down Again? What the September 30 Deadline Means for Your Wallet
Congress faces a September 30 deadline to avoid another government shutdown, a year after the longest shutdown in US history.…