Nikkei tops 61,000 for the first time as earnings strength and geopolitical calm lift sentiment

Stocks advance, Treasury yields ease as investors weigh US–Iran talks and rate outlook

Equities climbed and bond yields dipped as headlines on incremental US–Iran talks intersected with a cautious Federal Reserve rate backdrop. A firmer dollar and shifting rate expectations set the tone for sector rotation and ETF flows.

May 23, 2026 | 199

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Banking

Kevin Warsh sworn in as Federal Reserve Chair; FOMC selects him to lead policy committee

Kevin Warsh took the oath of office as Chair of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, and the FOMC unanimously chose him as its chair—an early signal of coordinated leadership as markets gauge potential implications for rates, inflation, and monetary policy.

May 23, 2026 | 395

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Banking

Fed and FDIC Release Latest Feedback on Big-Bank ‘Living Wills’

Regulators issued updated feedback on resolution plans from select large U.S. and foreign banking organizations, outlining progress and remaining gaps in firms’ ability to fail without taxpayer support.

May 23, 2026 | 462

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Banking

Fed ends enforcement actions tied to UBS and legacy Credit Suisse entities

The Federal Reserve ended several enforcement actions involving UBS Group and former Credit Suisse units, marking another milestone in the post-2023 bank merger cleanup and clarifying the regulatory baseline for the combined firm.

May 16, 2026 | 483

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Banking

Fed Clears United Texas Bank’s Shift to National Charter Under OCC Oversight

The Federal Reserve said it does not object to United Texas Bank’s conversion to a national bank, moving the Dallas lender from Fed supervision to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. The charter change streamlines oversight and may alter compliance, lending policies, and risk management practices.

May 16, 2026 | 485

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Banking

Fed approves application by the Stephen M. Calk 2025 Trust, signaling continuity in bank oversight

The Federal Reserve Board approved an application from the Stephen M. Calk 2025 Trust on May 15, 2026, underscoring the central bank’s steady approach to reviewing ownership and control changes in the U.S. banking sector.

May 16, 2026 | 525

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Banking

Fed taps Jerome Powell as chair pro tempore while Kevin Warsh awaits swearing-in

The Federal Reserve Board named Jerome Powell chair pro tempore, ensuring policy continuity until Kevin Warsh is sworn in as the next chair.

May 16, 2026 | 511

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Banking

Fed clears related applications by Columbia Bank MHC and Columbia Financial, sharpening focus on supervision and deal flow

The Federal Reserve approved related applications involving Columbia Bank MHC and Columbia Financial, Inc., signaling continued regulatory throughput for bank corporate actions amid a shifting rates and credit backdrop.

May 09, 2026 | 516

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Markets

Nikkei tops 61,000 for the first time as earnings strength and geopolitical calm lift sentiment

Japan’s Nikkei 225 crossed 61,000 for the first time, buoyed by robust earnings and easing geopolitical tensions, with investors weighing inflation, rates and currency dynamics.

May 07, 2026 | 605

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