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Indiana's Merchants Bancorp Beats Q4 Forecasts, Stock Surges 18%
Indiana-based Merchants Bancorp posted Q4 2025 revenues of $185.3 million, down 4.4% year-over-year but topping analyst estimates by 7.8%. Strong EPS and net interest income beats drove an 17.8% stock rally, bucking regional bank trends. (168 characters)
US Regional Banks Beat Q4 Revenue 1.6% Despite 6.9% Stock Drop
Ninety-five tracked US regional banks surpassed Q4 2025 revenue estimates by 1.6%, fueled by higher interest rates and local growth, yet shares plunged an average 6.9% post-earnings amid fintech threats and deposit shifts.
Bank of Canada Governing Council Loses Two Key Deputy Governors
The Bank of Canada will lose Deputy Governors Rhys Mendes and Sharon Kozicki from its rate-setting council, with Mendes departing April 10 for Toronto and Kozicki retiring July 15. Amid critical rate communications for 2026, the bank plans internal recruitment to fill the vacancies.
Bank of Canada’s Rogers Speech Pivots on Rate Hike Bets
Deputy Governor Carolyn Rogers’ address today could validate or deflate traders’ bets for three 2026 rate hikes, as inflation fears and market shifts intensify. Expectations have swung sharply since February’s data.
Chile's Banco de Chile Beats Q1 2026 Earnings Forecasts
Banco de Chile posted Q1 2026 EPS ahead of the 0.7454 forecast and revenue of 492.67M surpassing 326.17M estimates, fueled by robust deposit growth and steady loans despite Latin American headwinds. The results signal resilience for the region's key lender.
Illinois' BankFinancial Swings to Q1 Loss on Loan Charge-Offs
BankFinancial, the Illinois-based regional lender, reported a Q1 2026 net loss driven by elevated loan provisions and charge-offs, despite deposit growth and an improved EPS from prior quarter. The results spotlight persistent pressures facing U.S. community banks amid economic headwinds.
Payments Firm dLocal Posts 87 Percent Profit Surge in EM Push
Uruguayan payments platform dLocal delivered a striking set of fourth-quarter results on Wednesday, reporting an 87 percent jump in net profit as it capitalized on
US and Canadian Fintech Lobbies Forge Cross-Border Alliance
The American Fintech Council and the Canadian Lenders Association announced a strategic partnership on Wednesday aimed at building a permanent bridge between the two largest
Ottawa Holds Rates Steady but Warns Oil Shock Could Force Hike
The Bank of Canada held its benchmark interest rate at 2.25 percent on Wednesday, marking the second consecutive pause in its easing cycle, as
US Banks Face New Fraud Mandate as Nacha Rules Kick In
The largest participants in the American payments system face a regulatory compliance deadline on Thursday when Phase One of Nacha's new risk management
SEC Declares Most Crypto Assets Fall Outside Securities Law
The Securities and Exchange Commission issued a sweeping interpretation on Monday declaring that most crypto assets are not securities under federal law, delivering the clearest
Powell Digs In, Vows to Serve as Chair Pro Tem
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell declared on Wednesday that he will remain at the helm of the central bank on an interim basis if his