Finance

Fed keeps rates steady as it notes ‘lack of further progress’ on inflation

WASHINGTON – The Federal Reserve on Wednesday held its ground on interest rates, again deciding not to cut as it continues a…

Why hundreds of U.S. banks may be at risk of failure

Hundreds of small and regional banks across the U.S. are feeling stressed. “You could see some banks either fail or…

Federal prosecutors are examining financial transactions at Block, owner of Cash App and Square

Federal prosecutors are digging into internal practices at Block, the financial technology firm launched by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey, discussing with a…

NYCB shares jump 30% after CEO gives two-year plan for ‘clear path to profitability’

New York Community Bank on Wednesday posted a quarterly loss of $335 million on a rising tide of soured commercial…

Bitcoin extends its slide to start May, falling to $57,000 as Fed leaves rates unchanged

Bitcoin slid to its lowest level in over two months to kick off May, as the Federal Reserve held interest…