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November 22 – According to analysts at Jefferies Group, deregulation of U.S. banks is expected to unlock approximately $2.6 trillion in lending capacity for large financial institutions, thereby solidifying the higher valuations of U.S. lenders relative to their European competitors. Analysts Aniket Shah and Daniel Fannon, among others, wrote in a report on Friday that deregulation could “drive substantial increases in lending, mergers and acquisitions, and technology investment by 2026” and will boost earnings and market share. Citing a discussion with Fernandodela Mora, co-head of financial services at Alvarez & Marsal, they wrote, “Capital releases could reinforce the valuation premium of U.S. banks relative to their European peers and support higher share prices.” Trump administration officials are planning to soften bank capital measures established after the 2008 financial crisis. The Federal Reserve has circulated plans to significantly ease a Biden-era proposal aimed at raising capital levels after banks complained that this would restrict their operations. European bankers and politicians have also stated that EU banking regulations are too stringent and are giving U.S. lenders an advantage.According to Nikkei: Bank of Japan board member Yoichi Masaki said, "We are about to make a decision on raising interest rates. I cant say which month, but we are close to the time to raise interest rates."The S&P 500 rose 0.7%, hitting a new intraday high.The German DAX 30 index closed down 193.33 points, or 0.83%, at 23,115.13 on Friday, November 21; the UK FTSE 100 index closed up 15.85 points, or 0.17%, at 9,543.50 on Friday, November 21; the French CAC 40 index closed up 1.58 points, or 0.02%, at 7,982.65 on Friday, November 21; the European S&P 500 index closed up 1.58 points, or 0.02%, at 7,982.65 on Friday, November 21. The Trafigura 50 index closed down 52.72 points, or 0.95%, at 5517.20 on Friday, November 21; the Spanish IBEX 35 index closed down 186.05 points, or 1.16%, at 15826.95 on Friday, November 21; and the Italian FTSE MIB index closed down 247.64 points, or 0.58%, at 42670.00 on Friday, November 21.Ukrainian President Zelensky: Ukraine respects US President Trumps peace efforts.
