JPMorgan Chase & Co News - March 2026

The Fed Just Handed JPMorgan a $175B Gift — But Can Shareholders Actually Cash It In?
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The Fed Just Handed JPMorgan a $175B Gift — But Can Shareholders Actually Cash It In?

Shares of JPMorgan Chase surged +3.4% to $293.38 as investors digested the full implications of the Federal Reserve's March 19 capital-rule overhaul — a...

SoftBank Secures $40 Billion Loan, Targeting 13% Stake in OpenAI
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SoftBank Secures $40 Billion Loan, Targeting 13% Stake in OpenAI

SoftBank Group secured a $40 billion bridge loan to fund further investment in OpenAI and general corporate purposes. JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, Mizuho...

U.S. Regulators Slash Bank Capital Requirements to Boost Lending
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U.S. Regulators Slash Bank Capital Requirements to Boost Lending

U.S. financial regulators, including the Federal Reserve, proposed lowering capital requirements for the nation's banks. This marks a significant departure...

JPMorgan Restricts Private Credit Lending as AI Concerns Drive Software Markdowns
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JPMorgan Restricts Private Credit Lending as AI Concerns Drive Software Markdowns

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is tightening lending to private credit funds following markdowns on specific loan portfolios. The move preemptively reduces available...

JPMorgan Warns of 10% S&P 500 Correction as Middle East Tensions Drive Oil Higher
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JPMorgan Warns of 10% S&P 500 Correction as Middle East Tensions Drive Oil Higher

JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s trading desk shifted to a tactically bearish stance on U.S. equities. Escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and rising oil...

Trump Administration Eyes $200B Mortgage Bond Buy and Investor Ban to Lower Housing Costs
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Trump Administration Eyes $200B Mortgage Bond Buy and Investor Ban to Lower Housing Costs

The Trump administration is advancing a broad strategy to improve housing affordability. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will be directed to purchase $200 billion...