Consumer advocate Richard Cordray fears rise of "vehement" debt collectors amid pandemic

More than 170 of those recipients have been named in multiple consumer complaints, racking up at least 100 with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, according to The Washington Post’s analysis......»»

European stock markets fell on Wednesday, taking a cue from sharp losses on Wall Street amid concerns investors have been too optimistic over the length of time it will take for economies to crawl back from the coronavirus pandemic......»»

U.S. government debt prices were slightly lower Tuesday morning as tensions ratcheted up between Washington and Beijing, while states looked to reopen economies amid fears of a second wave of coronavirus infections......»»

U.S. stock futures rise Tuesday morning in choppy trade, with markets attempting to stage a rebound a day after the Dow logged a 3,000-point loss amid fears that the coronavirus pandemic could last longer than expected in the U.S......»»

The latest bout of Middle East turmoil has ratcheted up fears that.....»»

U.S. government bond yields edge back Monday morning after a period in which the 30-year Treasury bond put in its largest weekly rate rise in about two months amid rising inflation fears......»»

Exhaling after more than a year of pandemic-related restrictions, consumer confidence is on the rise......»»

Exhaling after more than a year of pandemic-related restrictions, consumer confidence is on the rise......»»

The Biden administration and Federal Reserve have waved off fears of out-of-control inflation, saying that bumps in prices will be temporary and won’t pulse through the whole economy......»»

Sen. Warren, who pushed for his appointment, said he would "apply his fearlessness and expertise to protecting student loan borrowers." John Minchillo/ AP Richard Cordray, former head of the CFPB, is set t.....»»

American Express saw its first-quarter profits rise sharply, but the company saw a significant drop in revenue as fewer customers used their credit cards and those with balances paid down debt......»»

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has issued a new policy designed to strengthen the national eviction moratorium......»»

Debt collectors already have gained more than $520 million in loans from the Paycheck Protection Program. The bill would bar debt collectors that have been sanctioned from participating any more in the program......»»

Chinese manufacturing has rebounded to above pre-pandemic levels in most industries but consumer and export demand have been slower to recover.....»»

U.S. Treasury yields rise Tuesday, starting the holiday-shortened week on a bearish footing as traders flee from longer-dated government bonds amid expectations for vaccines and fiscal spending to power the economy through the pandemic......»»

U.S. Treasury yields are on the rise Friday, amid worries that pent-up inflationary pressures may hurt the value of longer-dated debt......»»

The Leawood theater owner may consider issuing more stock and engaging in more debt-for-equity swaps as it looks to build up its financial cushion to ride out the pandemic......»»

Carmela Coyle, who represents California's hospitals .....»»

United loses nearly $2 billion in its fourth straight quarter of losses amid pandemic-related travel restrictions and fears......»»

Cincinnati-based consumer goods giant Procter & Gamble saw a surge in sales amid the continuing coronavirus pandemic, which led to nearly $4 billion in profit in its most recent quarter. Consumer spending fueled by Covid-19 saw P&G (NYSE: PG) re.....»»