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Stress test reforms cut capital buffer volatility by 50 percent
The Federal Reserve Board has finalized rules to average supervisory stress test results over two years and establish annual public consultations on testing models.
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American Express resolution plan clears review amid sale doubts
Federal Reserve and FDIC regulators found no deficiencies in the 2025 resolution plan of American Express Company but directed the firm to reconsider its coordinated sale strategy before its July 2028 submission due to conflicting bankruptcy and receivership rules.
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Autonomous AI agents demand new payment standards
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher J. Waller addressed the Sibos 2026 conference in Miami on September 29, 2026, highlighting the potential and risks of autonomous AI agents in payments.
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Barr backs further rate increases as inflation persists
Federal Reserve Governor Michael S. Barr indicated that further interest rate increases are needed as inflation risks outweigh labor market concerns.
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AI lowers cybercrime barriers for community banks
Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle W. Bowman urged community banks to reinforce cyber hygiene as artificial intelligence expands threat capabilities.
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SEMI data tracks US chip fab spending amid official reporting lags
Official US economic data fails to track semiconductor fab investment in real time due to broad categories and publication lags, according to a Federal Reserve study.
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AI investment adds near-term inflation pressure, Cook warns
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa D. Cook warned that massive AI investment is adding near-term inflationary pressure to the US economy.
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CECL adoption cut annual bank loan growth
The adoption of the Current Expected Credit Losses accounting standard reduced annual bank loan growth by approximately 77 basis points.
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Stablecoin rules mandate one-to-one backing and capital buffers
The Federal Reserve Board has issued a proposed regulatory framework under the GENIUS Act governing payment stablecoin issuers.
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Barr warns of housing shortfall, backs further rate increases
Federal Reserve Governor Michael S. Barr stated that additional policy rate increases are likely needed to return inflation to the 2 percent target, while pointing to a nationwide housing shortage of up to 5.5 million units driving shelter costs higher.
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Jefferson links discount window upgrades to Treasury stability
Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip N. Jefferson outlined operational upgrades to the discount window at the New York Fed's Treasury Market Conference, noting that over 60 percent of loan requests now move through the central bank's self-service online portal.
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Vulnerabilities delay policy impact and amplify shocks
Federal Reserve researchers introduced a Financial Vulnerability Index tracking 39 indicators across four systemic categories.