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Key insight: Bank dealmaking rebounded last year, but the consolidation frenzy may take a hit as bank stocks face pressure from the war in Iran.Expert quote:…

Key insight: The longer the conflict in the Middle East lasts, the greater the negative economic consequences will be, bankers predicted Tuesday.What’s at stake: The war…

At the end of last year, many economists began predicting “flat mortgage rates” for 2026.In fact, many of the forecasts called for mortgage rates to be…

Key insight: U.S. military base bank branches in the Middle East, operated by Navy Federal, are closed indefinitely due to the conflict.What’s at stake: Service members…

Frame Studio | Moment | Getty ImagesWith the Middle East war rattling global markets, gold is once again drawing attention as a potential safe-haven investment. The…

On Feb. 28, the United States and Israeli militaries carried out a round of airstrikes on Iran, citing a need to take action against Iran’s nuclear…

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Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeHSBC’s Swiss private bank has launched a cull of more than 1,000 wealthy Middle Eastern clients, as it faces ongoing scrutiny…

The ongoing turmoil in the Middle East has highlighted the complexities of successful anti-money-laundering compliance in a conflict zone. U.S. banks need to step up their…

Marc Nachmann, Goldman Sachs’ global head of asset and wealth management, speaks at the Qatar Economic Forum on Tuesday.Bloomberg Goldman Sachs Group is looking to open…