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Battery storage capacity averaged 70% growth over the last three years
Utility-scale battery storage capacity in the United States increased significantly during the last three years, with an annual average growth rate of 70%. By the end of 2025, the U.S. power system had operational battery storage capacity of 43.6 gigawatts (GW). During the first six months of 2026, operators added another 8.3 GW of battery storage capacity, reaching nearly 52 GW of nameplate battery storage capacity, based on our latest Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory.
Both payroll employment (-23,000) and unemployment rate (4.1%) change little in July
Both nonfarm payroll employment (-23,000) and the unemployment rate (4.1 percent) changed little in July. Employment declined in local government education and retail trade. Employment continued to trend up in health care.
Green notice 2026/02
Green notices cover significant and/or significant proposals for Bank of England reporting. If any of these proposals are finalised and are to be implemented, they will appear in a statistical notice.
Artificial Intelligence Consortium minutes – June 2026
The Artificial Intelligence Consortium (AIC) aims to provide a platform for public-private engagement to further dialogue on the capabilities, development, deployment, use, and potential risks of artificial intelligence (AI) in UK financial services.
The U.S.-Canada natural gas and electricity trade value rose in 2025
Although the total value of energy trade between the United States and Canada fell by 11% in 2025 to an estimated $137 billion, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the trade value of natural gas and electricity between the two countries increased slightly primarily because of increased natural gas prices and trade volume.
Federal Reserve Board announces approval of the application by Banco Santander, S.A. and Santander Holdings USA, Inc.
Federal Reserve Board announces approval of the application by Banco Santander, S.A. and Santander Holdings USA, Inc.
Federal Reserve Board announces approval of the application by FS Bancorp, Inc.
Federal Reserve Board announces approval of the application by FS Bancorp, Inc.
Federal Reserve Board announces approval of the application by Coastal Bend Bancshares, Inc.
Federal Reserve Board announces approval of the application by Coastal Bend Bancshares, Inc.
Appointment of Chair and Deputy Chair of the Enforcement Decision Making Committee (EDMC)
Following an external recruitment process, the Bank of England (the Bank) has appointed Nicholas Segal as Chair of its Enforcement Decision Making Committee (EDMC), and Peter King as Deputy Chair, with effect from 1 August 2026.
Hourly peak load in ERCOT set a new record, exceeding 91 GW on July 22
Hourly peak load in the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), the regional transmission organization serving most of Texas, reached a record 91.1 gigawatts (GW) on July 22, 2026, according to data reported to us for our Hourly Electric Grid Monitor.
Federal Reserve Board requests comment on a proposal to modernize rules for mutual banking organizations
Federal Reserve Board requests comment on a proposal to modernize rules for mutual banking organizations
Federal Reserve Board requests comment on a proposal to modernize its rule governing the extension of credit to bank "insiders"—bank executives, board members and major shareholders who could potentially influence a bank's lending decisions
Federal Reserve Board requests comment on a proposal to modernize its rule governing the extension of credit to bank "insiders"—bank executives, board members and major shareholders who could potentially influence a bank's lending decisions
Euro area bank interest rate statistics: June 2026
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G7 2026 Cross-Border Coordination Exercise (CBCE)
The G7 Cyber Expert Group (CEG) successfully concluded its 2026 Cross-border coordination exercise (CBCE) on May 18, 2026. This exercise demonstrates the Group’s ongoing commitment to strengthening cyber resilience across the G7 financial sector.
China's crude oil imports fell in the second quarter
China, the world's largest importer of crude oil, imported less crude oil in the second quarter of 2026 (2Q26) following higher crude oil prices that resulted from disrupted flows through the Strait of Hormuz. China's lower imports reduced global demand, softening the upward price effects from the disrupted supply through the strait.
Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with Iuka Bancshares, Inc. and The Iuka State Bank
Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with Iuka Bancshares, Inc. and The Iuka State Bank
Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement actions with former employee of Regions Bank and former employee of First Interstate Bank
Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement actions with former employee of Regions Bank and former employee of First Interstate Bank