Bond rating agency says Fed rate cuts will trigger higher net interest margins, better loan quality and greater earnings.

Cox Automotive economist says the most improvement in auto loan rates and purchases will occur in early 2025.

Mortgage Bankers Association raises quarterly forecasts above $200 billion for the first time in more than two years.

But the Mortgage Bankers Association reports much slower portfolio growth nationwide in the second quarter.

Despite NCUA data showing a drop in branches in the second quarter, third-quarter announcements of expansions continue.

NCUA data shows most Q2 losses were in the Northeast, but states from California to Louisiana contribute to the drop.

Most Fed members expect rates to fall to 4.4% by year's end and to 3.4% by the end of 2025.

Nation's largest payments CUSO finds members spent more than 71% on Democrats and less than 22% on Republicans.