Hurricane Milton
Home BancShares Sets Aside Another $16.7M to Cover Hurricane Loan Losses
The parent company of Centennial Bank has now set aside $33.4 million to cover potential hurricane-related loan losses this year. It's also deferring loan payments for affected customers. read more >
Small Business Disaster Loan Program is Out of Money Until Congress Approves New Funds
The shortfall is delaying much needed relief for people applying for aid in the wake of the destruction caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. read more >
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US Jobless Claims Hit 258,000, the Most In a Year. Analysts Point to Hurricane Helene, Boeing Strike
Outside of the weather and labor strife, some recent labor market data has suggested that high interest rates may finally be taking a toll on the labor market. read more >
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Hurricane Milton Spares Daytona Beach Factory That’s a Critical Supplier of IV Fluids
The factory is seen as an important source of sterile intravenous, or IV, fluid supplies that had grown tight after Hurricane Helene hit Florida and several other states late last month. read more >
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