The recent $1 billion-plus injection by New York Community Bank, led by ex-Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin’s Liberty Strategic Capital, highlights the growing trend of private equity players stepping in to support struggling American lenders. This move provided a much-needed boost to NYCB’s finances, with its shares rebounding after a significant decline earlier in the day.
In recent years, consumers have increasingly turned to credit cards as a means to cover their expenses, but this trend seems to be catching up with them. According to a recent report from FICO, developer of one of the most widely used credit scores by lenders, the national average credit score in the United States
New York Community Bancorp, a struggling regional lender, recently announced a $1 billion capital raise and a leadership shake-up. Former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin will be joining the bank’s board of directors along with three other new members. Additionally, Joseph Otting, former comptroller of the currency, will be taking over as CEO. This move led
Foot Locker, a well-known sneaker retailer, has been facing significant challenges in its financial performance recently. The company reported a loss in the holiday quarter, which led to a decline in its shares. Additionally, Foot Locker issued weak guidance for the current year, signaling that it is behind on meeting its financial goals. The company’s
Even though spring has not officially started yet, the housing market is already showing signs of movement with an 11% increase in mortgage applications to purchase a home compared to the previous week. However, demand is still 8% lower than it was a year ago. The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages has
Passport rankings are often simplified to focus on just one factor – visa-free travel. However, according to the tax and immigration consulting firm Nomad Capitalist, the strength of a passport is much more complex. They have created a weighted annual index that takes into account five criteria: Visa-free travel, Taxation, Global perception, Ability to hold
Harvard University has once again solidified its position as the ultimate “dream” school among college applicants, surpassing last year’s top contender, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Despite facing challenges such as the resignation of the Harvard President and controversies surrounding antisemitism on campus, Harvard University managed to reclaim its spot at the pinnacle of college rankings.
Nigeria is currently facing a historic currency crisis and soaring inflation, with almost one in 10 people experiencing food insecurity, as noted by the International Monetary Fund. The country’s economy has been severely impacted by rising inflation and a plunging currency, prompting President Bola Tinubu’s government to implement a series of economic reforms aimed at
The legal battles facing Donald Trump are not just a nuisance but a significant financial burden as well. With civil penalties totaling nearly $540 million, Trump is racing to find a way to stave off these penalties without having to put up the full amount in cash or bonds. His lawyers argue that requiring him
In a surprising turn of events, it has been revealed that the Singaporean government struck a closed-door deal with pop sensation Taylor Swift to make the city-state her only stop in Southeast Asia during her Eras tour. This exclusive arrangement ensured that Swift would not perform in any other neighboring countries, sparking controversy and criticism
