U.S. sovereign rating remains under review amid concerns over political strife
It's the fourth time in five months that overall U.S. consumer confidence has declined
Growing politicization of ESG investing in U.S. poses risk to asset managers, Moody's says
The stakes are growing in the standoff in Washington over raising the nation's debt limit
Despite the first-quarter slowdown, consumer spending reflected confidence
Consumers face challenges in the second half of the year, including tighter credit and a weaker job market
To calm fears, DBRS calls for the return of a crisis-era guarantee
Deposits appear to have stabilized but profits face pressure from tighter financial conditions
The lawsuit, initially filed in September 2010, was set to go to trial next month
Tighter credit standards are expected to be followed by a reduction in lending