Banking on Disruption Daily

Fed's Rate Cut, JPMorgan's Warnings, & PNC-Plaid Partnership


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The Federal Reserve recently cut interest rates by half a percentage point due to slower price growth and a softened labor market. This move, marked by internal debates and economic concerns related to the 2024 election, aims to stabilize the broader financial landscape.

In related news, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon expressed doubts about a soft landing for the U.S. economy, warning of persistent inflation influenced by factors like deficit spending and global militarization.

PNC Financial Services Group has partnered with Plaid to securely share banking data with third-party financial apps, enhancing data security and control through Akoya’s API.

An analysis of FDIC data revealed that American banks amassed $1 trillion during a high-interest-rate period by maintaining low saver rates while securing higher returns from the Federal Reserve.

The CFPB proposed changes to disclosure requirements for international money transfers, intending to streamline consumer inquiries directly to remittance providers.

American Airlines is considering making Citigroup its sole credit card partner, potentially ending its arrangement with Barclays, amid ongoing discussions and regulatory scrutiny.

Two lawsuits have been filed against Ally Bank for alleged failures in protecting customer data from breaches and delaying notifications to affected customers, which could set new data protection standards.

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Banking on Disruption DailyBy Fred E. Cadena