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EXPLAINER: Why US Inflation Is So High, And When It May Ease

Sharply higher inflation, should it persist, might compel the Fed to accelerate plans to raise interest rates.

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First Security Bank Backs Off of Receiver

First Security Bank of Searcy doesn’t want a receiver appointed for the Bank of America Plaza in downtown Little Rock.

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A Mandate for Higher Inflation (Rick Crawford Commentary)

The Arkansas congressman weighs in on President Biden's workplace vaccine mandate and its possible effect on the economy.

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3 Promoted at Simmons Bank

Jon Crippen, Marc Gerard and Martin Schrodt each bring more than 20 years of experience to their new roles.

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Venture Center Launches New Fintech Summit

The conference will feature product demonstrations from up to 75 companies who completed the accelerators the Venture Center has hosted.

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US Average 30-year Mortgage Rate Back Up Over 3% This Week

The housing market has been hamstrung by a lack of supply even before the pandemic broke in early 2020.

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Pressure on Fed's Powell Rises as Inflation Worsens

Some policymakers are pushing to accelerate the central bank's timetable for tapering and rate hikes.

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Update: Simmons First to Buy Spirit of Texas Bancshares in $581M Deal

Simmons First National Corp. of Pine Bluff is acquiring Spirit of Texas Bancshares Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Spirit of Texas Bank SSB, in a cash and stock deal valued at about $581 million.

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Arkansas Unemployment Drops to 3.7% in October

The U.S. jobless rate was also down, hitting 4.6% in October.

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Generations Bank Names New Market Presidents (NWA Movers & Shakers)

Max Harrell has been promoted to Rogers area market president for Generations Bank of Rogers, and Rick Moody has been hired as market president for the Fayetteville area.

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What to Watch in 2022 (Lance Turner Editor's Note)

A flurry of November news has implications for Arkansas business and politics next year.

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Biden to Keep Powell as Fed Chair

The president also said he would nominate Lael Brainard, the lone Democrat on the Fed’s Board of Governors, as vice chai.

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Former NBA player Junior Bridgeman Talks Achieving Success on Next 'Business...

Bridgeman turned his $350,000 salary into $600 million.

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Arkansas Economist Sees Low Unemployment, Less Spending Ahead

Unemployment of between 3.3%-4% is also expected.

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Brandt Certified at Merchants & Planters (Movers & Shakers)

Josh Brandt of Merchants & Planters Bank of Newport has received certification from the American Bankers Association.

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First State Expands Into Northwest Arkansas

Russellville’s First State Bank is developing its first full-service branch in northwest Arkansas.

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Horatio State Makes Move In Ashdown

A dormant bank property in the heart of Ashdown will soon have new life.

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5 Tips for the Minority Business Owner (Jimmy D. Warren II Commentary)

Minority small businesses hold an important place in history, society and our hearts. They are mom-and-pop restaurants, local barbershops, lawn care specialists and more. Those successful enterprises...

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Everything’s Bigger With Texas (Lance Turner Editor's Note)

It’s well established that Arkansas has more than its fair share of banking talent. And that talent’s been on display throughout the year.

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Ross Whipple’s Big Lake Remains Elite Getaway

More than 135 years ago, a group of Little Rock businessmen banded together to form a hunting club on about 2,000 acres of bottomland woods in south Pulaski County.

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