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Fed approves application from Cooperativa de Ahorro y Credito Elga, Ltda.

The Federal Reserve Board approved an application by Cooperativa de Ahorro y Credito Elga, Ltda., marking a regulatory milestone for the savings and credit cooperative. The decision underscores ongoing Fed oversight of bank-related activities and cross‑border financial services.

Mar 22, 2026 | 499

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Markets

U.S. strikes Iranian targets on Kharg Island as Tehran threatens retaliation; Strait of Hormuz security in focus

President Trump said U.S. forces struck military targets on Iran’s Kharg Island and called on countries to help secure the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran warned neighbors against involvement, elevating geopolitical risk for oil and global markets.

Mar 22, 2026 | 297

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Markets

Kalshi Co-Founder Luana Lopes Lara Discusses Risk, Regulation and the Future of Prediction Markets

In a new interview, Kalshi co-founder Luana Lopes Lara outlines the bold decisions behind building a regulated prediction-market exchange and how event contracts intersect with stocks, earnings, inflation and interest-rate risk for modern investors.

Mar 22, 2026 | 254

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Markets

Markets Weekly: Oil Shock From Iran Conflict Extends Stock Slide to Three Weeks

U.S. stocks fell for a third straight week as a war-driven surge in oil prices weighed on risk appetite and revived inflation concerns. Here’s what moved markets and what investors are watching next.

Mar 22, 2026 | 253

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Markets

U.S. Growth Slows to 0.7% in Q4 as Core Inflation Holds at 3.1% in January

The U.S. economy expanded at a 0.7% annualized pace in the fourth quarter, while January core PCE inflation registered 3.1% year over year, underscoring steady price pressures as growth cooled.

Mar 22, 2026 | 286

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Banking

Fed Announces Enforcement Action Involving Former Regions Bank Employee

The Federal Reserve Board announced an enforcement action involving a former employee of Regions Bank, underscoring the central bank’s supervisory focus on individual accountability and risk controls across the banking sector.

Mar 22, 2026 | 481

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Banking

Fed Sets 2026 Bank Stress Test Scenarios, Keeps Capital Rules Steady Pending Feedback

The Federal Reserve finalized the hypothetical scenarios for its 2026 bank stress tests and opted to keep current stress test-related capital requirements in place while it reviews public feedback.

Mar 22, 2026 | 462

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Banking

Federal Reserve signs off on Cornerstone Capital Bancorp application

The Federal Reserve approved an application from Cornerstone Capital Bancorp, Inc., marking the latest bank regulatory decision amid close scrutiny of financial stability and lending conditions.

Mar 22, 2026 | 348

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