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October Inflation Dips to 7.7% Fueling Hopes for ‘Soft Landing’
Economy // November 10, 2022

The nation’s closely watched Consumer Price Index fell to a nine-month low of 7.7% in October, as the impact of rising interest rates and weaker consumer demand saw the key benchmark post its fourth consecutive decline. According to the latest government data from the Bureau...

Fed Prioritizes FedNow, Delays Fedwire Funds Service Changes
Payment Methods // June 29, 2022

The Federal Reserve Board announced on Monday (June 27), the final timeline and other implementation details for the adoption of a new Fedwire Funds Service message format. The Fed has decided to delay the implementation of these changes until March 10, 2025, from the original...

Why Community Banks Can’t Afford To ‘Wait and See’ About Faster Payment Innovations
Faster Payments // August 04, 2017

Previous stereotypes be damned, recent research pegs Millennials as entrepreneurial, with almost half the generation planning to start businesses within the next three years. For community banks, it’s a wake-up call to adopt faster payment solutions that younger customers expect — or get left behind....

NEW REPORT: The Community Banks’ Faster Payments Wake-Up Call
Faster Payments // August 03, 2017

The faster payments get, the less tolerable waiting becomes for customers, businesses and other financial players. But in late July, one of the biggest waits in the payments industry came to an end. The August Faster Payments Tracker™, powered by NACHA, highlights notable news and developments...

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October Inflation Dips to 7.7% Fueling Hopes for ‘Soft Landing’

November 10, 2022
The nation’s closely watched Consumer Price Index fell to a nine-month low of 7.7% in October, as the impact of rising interest rates and weaker consumer demand saw the key benchmark post its fourth consecutive decline. According to the latest government data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, while the headline number was lower than […]