Banking & Credit Growth (India): RBI data shows non-food bank credit growth jumped to 15.8% y/y in the fortnight ended April 30, 2026, with services leading and credit to industry also accelerating. Personal Finance (US): AP reports airline-branded credit card rewards may “cost more” this summer as higher cash fares and dynamic pricing push up the points needed for tickets and bags. Retirement Spending (US): New research finds many retirees use overly simple spending rules and end up underspending, even though their assets often don’t run out. Credit Cards & Fraud (US/UK): Police warn about card skimmers at fuel pumps and scammers using fake holiday “villa deals” and caravan listings; meanwhile, cybersecurity experts urge “digital spring cleaning” to reduce exposure from old accounts. AI in Money (US): OpenAI rolls out read-only personal finance tools for ChatGPT Pro that can connect to bank accounts via Plaid to summarize spending and cash flow. UK Savings (UK): Nationwide offers a member-only 5% fixed bond (up to £10,000) with a potential bonus for acting quickly. Women’s Financial Inclusion (India): NFHS-6 highlights big gains in women’s internet use and bank account ownership, alongside persistent spousal violence concerns in Telangana. NRI Banking (India): A guide breaks down NRO vs NRE accounts—tax and repatriation rules that shape which account NRIs should use. Home Energy (US): A consumer guide pushes home battery backup as outages and energy costs keep rising. Corporate/Markets: JPMorgan CEO Dimon attacks Coinbase’s push for the CLARITY Act, while Bitdeer says it sold all weekly Bitcoin mined, leaving zero BTC on its balance sheet.