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FAU Data Analysis: Unrealized Losses at Banks Surge by $117 Billion
Unrealized losses on investment securities at banks in the United States rose in the last quarter of 2024 as interest rates rose during the quarter, according to an analysis by a finance professor at Florida Atlantic University.

FAU Data Analysis: Commercial Real Estate Troubles Threaten Stability of U.S. Banks
The U.S. banking system is on a precipice as exposures to commercial real estate grow and banks grapple with high interest rates, according to an analysis by a finance professor at Florida Atlantic University.

FAU BEPI Poll: Hispanic Floridians Express Deep Concerns Over Inflation and Economic Policies
With inflation creeping back up and wages struggling to keep pace, more than 50% of Hispanic households in Florida feel negatively about the state of the economy, according to a new poll from the Business and Economics Polling Initiative at Florida Atlantic University.

Adams Center Director wins Academy of Management award for Entrepreneur Boot Camp
The Academy of Management awarded Kevin Cox, Ph.D., director of the Adams Center for Entrepreneurship, the distinguished 2025 Entrepreneurship Practice Award for his efforts in fostering entrepreneurs in the South Florida region through the Entrepreneur Boot Camp.

FAU Study: Hotels Must Rethink Loyalty as AI Agents Take Over Travel Planning
The rise of artificial intelligence agents will introduce a new layer of complexity in how the hospitality industry navigates customer loyalty, according to a conceptual paper, “Artificial Intelligence (AI) Agents and the Future of Customer Loyalty,” from four researchers at Florida Atlantic University.