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Breaking News articles for January 2026
Provident Bank survey signals shift from caution to expansion
Wednesday, January 07, 2026
After a year marked by hesitation, U.S. business owners are moving decisively from caution to action, according to the results of Provident Bank's 2026 Economic Outlook Survey, released Jan. 6, 2026. The findings suggest that the prolonged "wait and see" mindset that characterized much of 2025 has given way to renewed investment, hiring and technology adoption.
CFPB gets a reprieve
Tuesday, January 06, 2026
A federal district court judge rejected Trump Administration assertions that it is legally barred from securing funding for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The opinion holds at least until an appeals court ruling, scheduled to be handed down in February, in a case brought by the National Treasury Employees Union, which represents CFPB employees.
