State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF News - May 20, 2026

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House Subcommittee reviews BSA overhaul, signaling major bank compliance shifts

The House Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions held a hearing on May 21, 2026. Titled "Modernizing the...

Fed officials clash over rate cuts, citing 3.8% inflation surge
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Fed officials clash over rate cuts, citing 3.8% inflation surge

The Federal Reserve's April 28-29 minutes reveal internal conflict regarding future interest rate directions. Several policymakers expressed unease with the...

Fed Minutes Show Deepest Dissent Since 1992, Fueling 2026 Rate Hike Bets
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Fed Minutes Show Deepest Dissent Since 1992, Fueling 2026 Rate Hike Bets

The Federal Reserve released minutes from the April 28-29 policy meeting, the final session chaired by Jerome Powell. The report documented the highest level...

Berkshire Hathaway Exits Visa and Amazon, Pivoting to Travel Under Greg Abel
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Berkshire Hathaway Exits Visa and Amazon, Pivoting to Travel Under Greg Abel

Berkshire Hathaway overhauled its investment portfolio during the first quarter of 2026 under new CEO Greg Abel. Regulatory filings released May 20, 2026, show...

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Trump Orders Banks to Scrutinize Immigration Status, Citing National Security

President Donald Trump signed the Restoring Integrity to America's Financial System executive order on May 20, 2026. This directive requires U.S. banks and...

JPMorgan launches Chase in Germany, expanding its European retail footprint
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JPMorgan launches Chase in Germany, expanding its European retail footprint

JPMorgan Chase launched its digital-only retail bank, Chase, in Germany on May 20, 2026. Germany represents the bank’s second European retail market after its...

SpaceX taps Goldman Sachs for $75 billion IPO, targeting $2 trillion valuation
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SpaceX taps Goldman Sachs for $75 billion IPO, targeting $2 trillion valuation

Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley will lead the initial public offering for Elon Musk's SpaceX. The banking syndicate includes Bank of America, Citigroup, and...

Fed Reveals Record Dissent in Minutes, Signaling Shifts Under Chair Warsh
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Fed Reveals Record Dissent in Minutes, Signaling Shifts Under Chair Warsh

The Federal Reserve releases minutes from the April 29 FOMC meeting today, May 20, 2026. This record documents Jerome Powell’s final meeting as Chair. The...