The Federal Reserve announced that it will raise the target range for the federal funds rate to between 5% and 5.25% on Wednesday, marking a quarter point increase and its third such move of 2023 and 10th since it began its efforts to curb rising inflation last March. read more

MAY 4, 2023 - 7:14 am

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation released an internal review evaluating its supervision of Signature Bank. According to the review, “the root cause of [Signature Bank’s] failure was poor management.” read more

MAY 1, 2023 - 7:12 am

Citizens announced its national Citizens Business Conditions Index (CBCI) rose to 53.9 in Q1/23, reflecting continued strength in the labor market, more new business openings and positive corporate revenue trends. read more

APR 27, 2023 - 6:57 am

Equipment and software investment growth cooled in the early months of 2023, with the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation lowering its annual forecast for investment growth to 1%, according to the Q2 update to its 2023 economic outlook. read more

APR 19, 2023 - 6:57 am

Citing a report from the Federal Reserve, Reuters reported that between March 29 and April 5, U.S. commercial bank deposits rose, while there was a slight decline in loans and leases. read more

APR 17, 2023 - 7:09 am

According to a survey from FTI Consulting, 71% of lenders believe that the probability of a U.S. recession in 2023 or 2024 is material (54%) or likely (17%), with only 11% believing that real U.S. GDP growth in 2023 will exceed 2%. read more

APR 17, 2023 - 7:03 am

According to data from the Secured Finance Network, Q4/23 was marked by steady confidence in the ABL industry, with lenders maintaining a positive outlook despite persistent inflation and rising interest rates. read more

APR 14, 2023 - 7:00 am

According to the Golub Capital Altman Index produced by Golub Capital in collaboration with credit expert Dr. Edward I. Altman, middle-market private companies experienced year-over-year earnings growth of 11% and revenue growth of 11% during the first two months of Q1/23. read more

APR 14, 2023 - 6:55 am

A new survey from Grant Thornton revealed that CFOs remain optimistic about the economy, even as indicators of a potential recession continue to loom. However, while optimism is high, confidence in controlling costs seems to be waning. read more

APR 12, 2023 - 7:10 am

According to Biz2Credit, small business loan approval percentages at big banks slipped again, falling from 14.2% in February to 13.8% in March, the lowest figure for big banks since July 2021. read more

APR 12, 2023 - 7:04 am

According to the latest CBIZ Small Business Employment Index (SBEI), small businesses, aside from those in the technology industry, are showing resilience and a willingness to hire talent, as well as a seasonally adjusted increase of 1.36% in hiring in March. read more

APR 12, 2023 - 7:00 am

According to a new quarterly report from CoBank, inflation remains the biggest economic challenge ahead, but a strong job market and demand for labor is preventing the economy from cooling too quickly. read more

APR 7, 2023 - 6:59 am

According to the Institute for Supply Management’s latest service report, economic activity in the services sector expanded in March for the third consecutive month, as the Services PMI registered 51.2%. The sector has grown in 33 of the last 34 months, with the lone contraction during that span in December. read more

APR 6, 2023 - 6:55 am

According to data provided by Epiq Bankruptcy, new bankruptcy filings in March 2023 registered year-over-year increases across all U.S. major filing categories for the third month in a row. read more

APR 4, 2023 - 7:07 am

Kroll Bond Rating Agency assigned preliminary ratings to five classes of notes issued by Dext ABS 2023-1, an equipment ABS transaction. Dext 2023-1 represents the third equipment ABS transaction to be sponsored by Dext Capital. read more

MAR 28, 2023 - 7:35 am