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Latino support for Republicans weakens ahead of U.S. midterms
Hispanic voters who helped lift Republican gains in 2024 are shifting back toward Democrats as midterm campaigning intensifies across key U.S. districts. Rising fuel costs, cuts to social ...
Icon raises $200 million Series D to scale 3D-printed home construction in the U.S.
Austin-based Icon is raising $200 million in a Series D round as it pushes to expand its 3D-printed homebuilding technology across the U.S. The financing brings the company's total funding to $700 ...
Hialeah water and sewer revenue bonds affirmed at A+ as cost pressures keep outlook negative
Rising purchased water and sewer costs are continuing to strain Hialeah's utility finances even as its revenue bond rating stays in investment-grade territory. The city avoids a rate increase in ...
OhioHealth bond ratings affirmed at AA+ with stable outlook
OhioHealth retains a high-grade credit profile as Fitch keeps the nonprofit health system's long-term ratings unchanged at 'AA+'. The affirmation covers debt issued by OhioHealth and by Franklin ...
Global diesel shortages strain energy security and trade networks
Damage to refining capacity and disrupted access linked to the wars in Ukraine and Iran are driving diesel prices sharply higher and exposing vulnerabilities across global supply chains. The ...
District of Columbia weighs muni-bond sale for Commanders stadium project
District officials are considering a municipal-bond borrowing of roughly $526 million as the Washington Commanders prepare to return to the nation’s capital. The financing would support a new ...
U.S. recession gauge points to possible Fed rate cuts
A market-based consumer spending indicator is signaling that the U.S. economy may be losing momentum as shoppers shift toward discount retail. The measure tracks Walmart shares against a basket of ...
Energy markets face diesel price pressure as geopolitical tensions cloud supply outlook
Diesel prices remain elevated as overlapping geopolitical disputes keep fuel markets on edge and add to inflation concerns in the U.S. and abroad. Investors are also watching this week's U.S. ...
Retail AI tools sharpen focus on grocery pricing risks in the U.S. and UK
Retailers are expanding the use of artificial intelligence across grocery and food operations, raising new questions about how prices are set for shoppers. The shift is increasing scrutiny of ...
High-yield bond market shows rising credit risk as spreads widen
Higher borrowing costs and wider risk premiums are putting fresh pressure on the high-yield bond market as investors reassess the compensation they want for holding lower-rated corporate debt. The ...
BankUnited surveillance report highlights commercial banking focus in Florida and key U.S. growth markets
BankUnited operates as a $34.9 billion-asset bank holding company centered on commercial banking in Florida while extending its reach into several other U.S. metropolitan markets. The surveillance ...
Bankwell Financial Group surveillance report highlights funding shift as loan growth outpaces deposits
Bankwell Financial Group operates a $3.5 billion asset banking franchise centered on Connecticut and select New York markets, with expansion continuing through a recently opened Brooklyn branch. ...
Trump signals diesel policy move as U.S. prices stay near record highs
With diesel prices remaining close to record levels ahead of the Nov. 3 congressional elections, President Donald Trump says a major announcement on the fuel is coming. The comment comes after ...
OFAC settlement requires Pegasus Worldwide Logistics to pay $175,015 over sanctions violations
U.S. sanctions enforcement is widening to include logistics activity tied to blocked property and compliance failures in cross-border trade. Pegasus Worldwide Logistics agrees to pay $175,015 ...
Federal Reserve releases consumer finance survey showing higher median income, rising debt stress
New survey data from the Federal Reserve show shifts in household income, wealth and borrowing across American families between 2022 and 2025. The findings indicate gains in median income and net ...
Marine Minerals Administration advances Gulf of America lease sale under tax law
A new offshore leasing step in the Gulf of America is moving forward as federal officials open the process for another oil and gas auction under the Working Families Tax Cut Act. The proposal ...
U.S. opens direct engagement with Myanmar junta as policy shifts toward security and minerals
Washington is opening direct channels with Myanmar's military-led government after years of trying to isolate the generals following the 2021 coup. The outreach centers on scam compounds targeting ...
U.S. defence industry warns mineral stockpile plan may raise critical materials costs
Rising competition for critical minerals is intensifying pressure on U.S. industrial supply chains as Washington pushes to secure domestic access to strategic metals. Defence contractors warn that ...
Rosatom takes full control of Delo to expand Russia logistics operations
Russia's state nuclear corporation is broadening its transport footprint by acquiring the rest of logistics group Delo and folding it into a wider cargo infrastructure network. The move ...
Israel faces deeper diplomatic isolation as Oct. 7 legacy shapes election
Three years after the Oct. 7 Hamas attack, Israel is confronting intensifying international isolation as the fallout from the Gaza war and subsequent regional escalation continues to reshape ...
Senate panel advances WIPP funding bill for New Mexico communities
A Senate committee is moving forward with bipartisan legislation aimed at preserving long-term infrastructure support for communities around the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant in New Mexico. The ...
