Maria Volkova

Key insight : After a much-vaunted crypto market structure bill failed in the Senate last month, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission is moving

Federal Reserve Gov. Christopher Waller said he expects short-term interest rates to rise if inflation does not show signs of easing.

The rise of AI agents could intensify competition for deposits and customer relationships, according to Chief Financial Officer Jeremy Barnum. But he said the underlying challenges are not new to the nation's largest bank.

Key takeaway: If proposed changes to bank capital rules take effect as written, some mortgage companies may consider acquiring a bank to diversify their businesses.

Chief Financial Officer Daryl Bible said Friday that M&T has not yet seen a significant impact on deposit flows from customers using AI agents.

| Key insight: Ally's auto-lending business continues to grow, but rising delinquencies in newer loan vintages point to financial strain among some borrowers.

Key insight: Eagle Bank is showing signs of progress in reducing credit risk and improving profitability, but loan and deposit balances remain below year-ago levels as the bank invests in hiring to support future growth.

Key insight: First Citizens' acquisition of 138 BMO branches, which closed in the third quarter, contributed to growth in both loans and deposits.

Key insight: Critics of the proposed SEC rules warned that they could weaken investor protections and eliminate state oversight.

The lawmakers urged recipients not to help finance or otherwise facilitate purchases of Russian diesel, citing national security concerns.