Direct conflict joins slew of elections as ongoing threats to credit
Agencies adopt standards to address bias, conflicts in valuation models
SEC's bid for enhanced oversight rejected amid sector's rapid growth
Recent SCOTUS rulings curbing agencies' power has financial industry implications: Moody's
Fed, OCC say bank hasn't made enough progress at improving controls
Rising unemployment for Canada, U.S. gives central banks reason to ease
Decision follows similar delays by regulators in Europe, U.S.
SEC, Fed penalize FTX's bank, Silvergate, executives
Easing financial conditions cushion impact of slowing global economy
Despite initial cut, monetary policy remains restrictive, and economy faces other headwinds