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Latest financial news · Updated May 23, 2026
Jamie Dimon says Iran war makes Middle East peace prospects better in the long term
The panel generally agrees that Dimon's optimism about long-term peace prospects and FDI influx into the Gulf is overstated, as …
Britain responds to Iran war energy shock by requiring solar panels and heat pumps in all new homes
The panel consensus is that the 2028 Future Homes Standard mandating solar and heat pumps in new homes faces significant …
Home flippers see smallest profits since the Great Recession, real estate data firm says
The panel discusses the state of the housing market, with flippers facing higher financing costs and tighter inventory, leading to …
More women are entering wealth management, but few are in advisory roles, study finds
The panel agrees that there's a significant gender gap in wealth management, with women making up only 20% of producing …
United ditches more economy seats to make room for bigger premium cabins with new layouts
The panel is divided on United's cabin reconfiguration strategy. While some argue it's a rational profit-maximization move that could lift …
Moody's cuts rating on private credit fund run by KKR and Future Standard to junk as bad loans grow
FSK's downgrade to Ba1 (junk) is a serious concern due to its high non-accrual rate (5.5%), significant software exposure (16.4%), …
Pakistan offers to facilitate U.S.-Iran war talks as Trump, Tehran give mixed signals
The panel is largely bearish on the current geopolitical situation, with most participants believing that the diplomatic efforts are fragile …
Circle heads for its worst day on record as stablecoin rival Tether announces audit milestone
The panel's net takeaway is that Tether's hiring of a Big Four firm for an audit is a significant event …
As Iran war causes gas and airfares to spike, lawmakers warn of price gouging — but experts point to supply shocks
The panel agrees that the current oil supply shock, driven by the Strait of Hormuz blockade, will lead to near-term …
Amazon's Zoox to debut robotaxis in Austin, Miami later this year as it awaits paid ride approval
Zoox's expansion is real progress, but it's still early-stage with major gaps in manufacturing capacity, unit economics, regulatory risks, and …
Abivax in no rush for a deal, confident key June trial data can secure better terms for partnerships, CEO tells CNBC
Abivax's success hinges on positive June maintenance trial data for obefazimod in ulcerative colitis, with risks including a potential 'commercial …
Databricks enters cybersecurity market with Lakewatch launch, bulking up ahead of IPO
The panel is divided on Databricks' entry into the SIEM market with Lakewatch. While some see it as a strategic …