Index declined for second month in a row
Purchasing intentions for big-ticket items cooled slightly
Higher prices and the war in Ukraine contributed to a decline in the six-month outlook
Sales of new homes last month rose 1.5%, following an increase in July as well
The SEC chairman said the regulator needs more authority and resources to regulate crypto markets
The release of loan-loss provisions helped boost earnings
But consumers are more optimistic about current conditions than they are about the near future
The bank's profit rose 4% during the final quarter of the year
Out of 18 service sector categories, 14 reported growth in December
Business activity continued to expand in October, even while slower than in September