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Markets are heading into a  data-heavy and earnings-packed week , with inflation pressures from the Iran conflict and major corporate results set to shape investor sentiment.  Inflation in Focus as Energy Costs Rise The key macro highlight will be the  Producer Price Index (PPI) , expected to reflect  rising energy costs driven by the Iran war . Higher oil prices are likely to: Push  headline inflation higher Pressure  corporate margins Influence  Federal Reserve policy expectations Investors will also monitor  jobless claims  and  existing home sales  for signals on the  labour market and housing trends . Bank Earnings Kick Off Season Earnings season begins with major US banks: Goldman Sachs (GS.US) JPMorgan (JPM.US) Bank of America (BAC.US) Strong  trading revenues  are expected, driven by heightened market volatility. Investors will focus on: Outlook amid geopolitical uncertainty Trends in  credit quality and ...

The big six U.S. banks —  JPMorgan, Bank of America, Citigroup, Wells Fargo, Goldman Sachs, and Morgan Stanley  — mostly  beat expectations  in Q2, showing resilience despite macro headwinds. All outperformed the broader market this year,  except Bank of America , which slightly lagged. JPMorgan (JPM) Net interest income (NII)  rose  +2% YoY Investment banking  up  +7% , despite prior guidance suggesting a decline Raised NII forecast  to  $95.5B  (from $94.5B) Outlook: Solid execution, still the sector bellwether Bank of America (BAC) NII  rose  +7% , helped by interest rates and trading gains Investment banking  lagged, leading to  mixed overall results Missed some Street expectations despite positive segments Outlook: Resilient, but trailing peers in core growth areas Wells Fargo (WFC) NII  fell  -2.6% , missing forecasts Blamed on asset mix shift to lower-yield businesses Bank to  focus on ...

US regulators have significantly reduced the proposed capital increase for the largest US banks, including Bank of America and JPMorgan Chase, from an initial 19% to 9%, following extensive revisions to the original regulatory package. The decision reflects a compromise after intense lobbying from the banking sector. Key Takeaways: Reduced Capital Requirements : The revised plan, which mandates a 9% increase in capital for the eight US global systemically important banks, represents a substantial reduction from the original 19% hike. The initial proposal, aimed at bolstering banks' defenses against unexpected losses and financial shocks, faced strong opposition from the banking industry. Regulatory Intentions and Compromises : Fed Chair Jerome Powell aims to secure broad support for the changes while avoiding prolonged legal battles. The revisions, expected to be released soon, are part of the ongoing Basel III capital overhaul initiated after the 2008 financial crisis. Despite the...