Easing inflation and strong bank earnings are renewing optimism as hopes for Federal Reserve rate cuts grow stronger. With inflation showing signs of cooling and banks reporting robust performance, the outlook for improved borrowing conditions in 2025 is gaining traction. read more

JAN 16, 2025 - 5:59 am

Could the Federal Reserve reverse course and raise interest rates in 2025 after last year’s aggressive cuts? Investors and financial leaders are closely watching the shifting economic landscape and its implications for lending, borrowing and market stability. read more

JAN 15, 2025 - 6:18 am

The Wall Street Journal reported that Federal Reserve officials are signaling a pause in interest rate cuts, citing uncertainties surrounding inflation and potential tariff increases under President-elect Trump, according to minutes from the central bank’s December policy meeting. read more

JAN 9, 2025 - 6:18 am

The Federal Reserve announced a modest rate cut but signaled a more cautious approach to future reductions, projecting only two cuts in 2025 instead of the four previously anticipated. Chair Jerome Powell emphasized the need to balance inflationary pressures with economic stability. read more

DEC 20, 2024 - 5:45 am

Bond traders are increasingly speculating that the Federal Reserve will enact more significant interest-rate cuts in 2025 than current market forecasts suggest, according to a report by Bloomberg. read more

DEC 18, 2024 - 6:10 am

In November, Suite by Monitor published 15 articles, covering the implications of a Trump Administration, Section 1071 of the Dodd-Frank Act, details about innovation and automation cycles in equipment finance, rising 10-year Treasury yields, QBRs and various outlooks for 2025. read more

DEC 16, 2024 - 6:00 am

Of the nearly 160 stories and videos posted to Monitor’s Suite website through the first three quarters of 2024, seven key themes emerged among the most popular stories: Basel III, capex investment, executive insights, technology and innovation, construction sector insights, trends and predictions by sector and other pertinent considerations and information for financiers across the industry.... read more

Nov/Dec 2024

As interest rates fall and political dynamics shift, the equipment finance industry stands at a pivotal moment filled with potential and uncertainty. Leaders from The Alta Group explore the forces shaping the sector’s future, offering essential strategies for leaders looking to navigate today’s complex economic landscape and seize the opportunities ahead.... read more

Nov/Dec 2024

Wells Fargo’s Quarterly Commercial Banking Sentiment Study revealed a cautious optimism among commercial businesses. Despite economic challenges, over half of the surveyed companies plan to prioritize growth if interest rates decrease in the coming months. read more

OCT 30, 2024 - 6:24 am

Filings in the services, manufacturing, finance, insurance and real estate industries contribute to year-over-year increase, according to a report released by Cornerstone Research. Large corporate bankruptcy filings continued to climb in H2/23 through H1/24. read more

OCT 2, 2024 - 6:22 am

Brianna Wilson, Rita Garwood

The Federal Reserve announced an interest rate decrease of 50 basis points, its first rate cut in over four years. In a statement, the Fed noted that the rate of inflation has declined and that the committee will continue to... read more

September 2024

Many believe high interest rates are to blame for recent declines in new business volume, but Dexter Van Dango argues that the culprit might be a lack of sanity in competitive pricing.... read more

July/August 2024

Four Monitor 101+ leaders reflect on the past 18 months in a discussion about prominent industry concerns, sharing their perspectives on originations activity, the interest rate environment, credit quality and delinquencies.... read more

July/August 2024

For the first time since GE Capital departed the Monitor 100 ranking, the No. 1 company in net assets and new business volume is not a bank. Nearly 60% of U.S. bank affiliates reduced their new business volume in 2023 marking the end of an equipment finance era.... read more

Monitor 100 2024

Monitor sat down with five prominent leaders from Monitor 100 companies to discuss the past, present and future of the industry and their organizations. Each leader reflects on their companies’ successes over the past year, the challenges and opportunities they’re currently facing and their plans for strategic adaption to an evolving market landscape coupled with rapid technological advancement.... read more

Monitor 100 2024