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Fed’s Cook Says AI Productivity Boom May Call for Broader Policy Toolkit
artificial intelligence // February 24, 2026

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook said in a Tuesday (Feb. 24) speech that rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI) could pose new challenges for the central bank’s traditional tools as it fundamentally reshapes the U.S. economy. In remarks delivered at the National Association for Business...

Citi Executive Warns Rate Cap Would Kill Credit for Lower-Income Consumers
Credit Cards // February 11, 2026

The Trump Administration’s proposed 10% cap on credit card interest rates would harm access to credit as well as consumer spending in several sectors of the economy, Citi’s head of U.S. personal banking and incoming chief financial officer said Wednesday (Feb. 11). Get the Full Story...

Bank of America and Citi Consider Offering Credit Cards With 10% Interest Rate
Credit Cards // January 22, 2026

Bank of America and Citigroup are reportedly considering offering credit cards with a 10% interest rate in response to President Donald Trump’s demand for a cap on rates. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

JPMorgan’s Dimon Says 10% Rate Cap Would Hurt 80% of Americans
Credit Cards // January 21, 2026

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said a 10% credit card interest rate cap would be catastrophic, Reuters reported Wednesday (Jan. 21). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Colorado Court Ruling Puts BNPL Lending Models Under Fresh Pressure

November 19, 2025
Buy now, pay later (BNPL)’s rapid expansion across retail, travel, healthcare and even everyday essentials has made it one of the fastest-growing credit products in the United States, but its growth is increasingly shaped by changing legal and regulatory boundaries. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free […]

Rising Mortgage Costs Push Affluent Families to the Financial Edge

August 04, 2025
For decades, homeownership has stood as the bedrock of the American dream — a symbol of prosperity, stability, and upward mobility. But for millions of U.S. households in 2025, that...

Fed’s Powell Tells House Committee Tariff-Based Inflation Will ‘Show Up’

June 24, 2025
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell told Congress on Tuesday (June 24) that higher tariffs will likely lead to higher prices down the line – though when, and how much of,...

How Creative Financing and GenAI Are Changing the Homebuying Game

May 15, 2025
The real estate industry, like many others, is confronting structural challenges that require not only resilience but reinvention. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Quick Reads
BIS Cautions Fed and Peers Against Rapid Iran War Rate Hikes

March 16, 2026
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) said Monday (March 16) that central banks should not react too quickly to the spike in global energy prices caused by the conflict with Iran, because the increase could be temporary, Reuters reported Monday. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free […]

Fed’s Cook Says AI Productivity Boom May Call for Broader Policy Toolkit

February 24, 2026
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook said in a Tuesday (Feb. 24) speech that rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI) could pose new challenges for the central bank’s traditional tools as...

Citi Executive Warns Rate Cap Would Kill Credit for Lower-Income Consumers

February 11, 2026
The Trump Administration’s proposed 10% cap on credit card interest rates would harm access to credit as well as consumer spending in several sectors of the economy, Citi’s head of U.S....

Bank of America and Citi Consider Offering Credit Cards With 10% Interest Rate

January 22, 2026
Bank of America and Citigroup are reportedly considering offering credit cards with a 10% interest rate in response to President Donald Trump’s demand for a cap on rates. Get the Full Story Complete the...