Census Bureau: New Data Released From Household Trends and Outlook Pulse Survey
The U.S. Census Bureau today released new data on employment, housing (energy expenses), mental health and other topics from the Household Trends and Outlook Pulse Survey (HTOPS). In addition to the data, the release includes a new infographic highlighting social connectedness for those age 18 and older. These data — collected from a sample of about 136,000 households…
ABA: National Survey Finds Americans Highly Value Their Credit Cards
Survey also finds consumers are skeptical of government price controls A strong majority of U.S. consumers are happy with their credit cards and the significant benefits they provide including helping manage their daily household finances, according to a new survey conducted by Morning Consult on behalf of the American Bankers Association. The survey, conducted before…
HUD: Largest Decrease in Homelessness Announced
President Trump’s Policies to Close the Border and Restore Safety Deliver for Communities Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced the largest decrease in homelessness on record in American history. According to data from the 2026 nationwide Point-in-Time (PIT) count, 698,425 individuals were homeless on a single night in January, a 6.3%…
FFIEC: Federal Bank Regulatory Agencies Release 2025 Small Business, Small Farm and Community Development Lending Data
The federal bank regulatory agencies, as members of the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC), today released data on small business, small farm, and community development lending during 2025. The Community Reinvestment Act regulations require the agencies to annually disclose these data. The FFIEC also prepared aggregate reports of small business and small farm lending…
ABA: National Survey Finds U.S. Consumers are Highly Satisfied with Digital Banking Channels
Results also show bank customers use mobile apps more than any other channel to manage their accounts U.S. consumers are highly satisfied with their bank’s digital banking services, according to a new survey conducted by Morning Consult on behalf of the American Bankers Association. Survey highlights include: “America’s banks are investing in technology that puts…
ABA: Ag Lender Survey Highlights Growing Divergence in Agricultural Financial Conditions
Lenders see growing pressure on borrowers and a more complex year ahead for the farm economy, according to the annual ABA-Farmer Mac Survey Lenders reported continued pressure on farm profitability in 2026, with 75% of respondents saying profitability had tightened in their local agricultural economies, according to the annual survey by the American Bankers Association and Farmer…
Census Bureau: Updates Announced to Current Population Survey Modernization Efforts
The U.S. Census Bureau announced today it will hold a webinar to share important updates about its Current Population Survey (CPS) modernization efforts. This joint project with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) first launched in 2023. The aim is to implement changes to ensure the survey’s sustainability. Response rates for all household surveys, including the…
CFPB: Semi-Annual Report to Congress Issued for the January to June 2026 Period
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is pleased to present our Semi-Annual Report to Congress for the period beginning January 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2026, except where otherwise noted. Message from Acting Director Paoletta This Report covers the remaining six months of the Bureau’s work under the tenure of then-Acting Director R. Vought, who…
FHFA: House Price Index Up 0.3 Percent in August 2026; Up 2.4 Percent from Last Year
U.S. house prices rose nationwide in August, up 0.3 percent from the previous month, according to the U.S. Federal Housing (FHFA) seasonally adjusted monthly House Price Index (FHFA HPI®). House prices rose 2.4 percent from August 2025 to August 2026. The previously reported 0.3 percent price increase in July was revised down to 0.2 percent. For the nine census…
ABA: New Survey Finds U.S. Consumers Are Wary of AI Agents Handling Their Money, Bank Account Information
As a growing number of companies offer artificial intelligence (AI) agents to carry out everyday tasks, a new national survey conducted by Morning Consult on behalf of the American Bankers Association finds that Americans are wary of using them to help manage their personal finances. Key takeaways from the survey, unveiled today at ABA’s 2026 Annual…