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Core Viewpoint - The financial sector, particularly credit card issuers, is currently experiencing stock price declines despite potential long-term profitability due to proposed regulatory changes on interest rates [2][8]. Group 1: Impact of Proposed Interest Rate Cap - President Trump proposed a one-year, 10% cap on credit card interest rates, effective January 20, which has led to significant declines in stock prices of major credit card issuers [2][3]. - Major credit card issuers such as Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, American Express, Capital One Financial, and Citigroup saw stock declines ranging from 4.5% to 9.9% following the announcement [9]. - Payment networks Visa and Mastercard also experienced stock drops of 8% and 6.9%, respectively, indicating a broader impact on the financial sector [4]. Group 2: Historical Context and Legislative Challenges - Previous attempts to cap credit card interest rates have failed, with a similar proposal by Senator Bernie Sanders stalling in Congress last year [5][6]. - The financial industry is expected to strongly oppose the current proposal, suggesting that it is unlikely to be enacted [6][7]. - Analysts predict that the banking industry will effectively counter this proposal before it gains traction [7].

摩根大通最新研究报告指出，232项关键矿产行政令采取了相对温和的监管姿态，暂未对白银等贵金属加征关税，这一政策环境对市场构成利好。该行 对黄金 保持较强看涨信心，同时警告白银市场存在显著回调风险。 据追风交易台，报告分析称，白银市场已出现多重预警信号：价格大幅脱离基本面预测，ETF持续呈现资金净流出，工业需求承压，且非美地区供应趋于宽 松。 尤其值得关注的是，白银价格自圣诞节以来上涨约25%，同期ETF却净流出约1800万盎司，显示市场出现罕见背离。 暂缓关税 特朗普总统依据《贸易扩展法》第232条款签署关键矿产进口行政令，认定其构成国家安全威胁，但 暂未立即实施关税措施 。该命令设定了180天谈判窗口 期，要求通过双边协商调整关键矿产贸易流向，并授权采取包括价格下限在内的替代性调控手段。 类似趋势也出现在铂族金属市场。COMEX铂金库存目前仍比选举前高出约52.5万盎司（增幅近5倍），钯金库存则较选举前水平高出约17万盎司。整体来看， 虽然库存回流趋势初显，但关键金属市场的库存结构性压力仍未完全缓解。 工业需求承压 报告表示，工业需求正面临日益严峻的压力。摩根大通早在去年12月便警示，白银价格上涨可能在未来 ...

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Dimensional发言人拒绝置评。 这为摩根大通资产管理再添一项重要成就，该公司已经是规模最大的主动型股票和债券ETF发行人。 Dimensional通过将数百亿美元的共同基金资产转型为ETF，在排行榜上取得了早期优势，但摩根旗下的 衍生品驱动型股票基金稳步获得资金流入，助力该公司在规模19万亿美元的全球ETF行业中崛起。随着 大大小小的投资者纷纷涌入主动型ETF，这种需求在2025年进一步加速。 "这场竞争依然胶着，领先地位易主归根结底取决于2025年的资金流向。在这方面，摩根大通明显占 优，"晨星公司客户解决方案主管Ben Johnson表示，"如果要为摩根大通在2025年登上全球主动型ETF榜 首做个总结，我会说这主要得益于投资者对收益和稳定性的需求。" 摩根资产管理摘得一项新桂冠：该公司目前已成为全球最大的主动管理型交易所交易基金（ETF）发行 商。 彭博汇编的数据显示，这家摩根大通旗下的资产管理部门目前在全球范围内管理近2,570亿美元的主动 型ETF资产。其规模略超Dimensional Fund Advisors的约2,550亿美元。 近年来，主动型管理重获青睐，促使发行人在ETF这一竞争激 ...

特朗普总统依据《贸易扩展法》第232条款签署关键矿产进口行政令，认定其构成国家安全威胁，但暂未立即实施关税措 施。该命令设定了180天谈判窗口期，要求通过双边协商调整关键矿产贸易流向，并授权采取包括价格下限在内的替代性 调控手段。 摩根大通分析指出，此行政令释放了相对缓和的监管信号，尤其与先前对精炼铜产品直接加征50%关税的232条款案例形 成鲜明对比。虽然行政令中保留了未来实施关税的可能性，但当前政策明显更侧重于针对稀土类产品的精准管控，未将 贵金属列为直接调控对象。 摩根大通最新研究报告指出，232项关键矿产行政令采取了相对温和的监管姿态，暂未对白银等贵金属加征关税，这一政 策环境对市场构成利好。该行对黄金保持较强看涨信心，同时警告白银市场存在显著回调风险。 据追风交易台，报告分析称，白银市场已出现多重预警信号：价格大幅脱离基本面预测，ETF持续呈现资金净流出，工 业需求承压，且非美地区供应趋于宽松。尤其值得关注的是，白银价格自圣诞节以来上涨约25%，同期ETF却净流出约 1800万盎司，显示市场出现罕见背离。 暂缓关税 该机构认为，此举反映出"谈判优先于征税"的政策思路，既保留了关税作为后续谈判筹码，又 ...

Core Viewpoint - The Trump administration is proposing a 10% cap on credit card interest rates, which has faced opposition from the financial services industry due to concerns over access to credit for millions of consumers [1][2]. Group 1: Proposal Details - President Trump announced a proposed 10% cap on credit card interest rates, set to take effect on January 20, coinciding with the anniversary of his second inauguration [1]. - The proposal may require Congressional action and has been met with significant pushback from the financial services sector [2]. Group 2: Industry Response - National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett indicated that discussions with major banks have included a "Trump card" aimed at expanding credit access for consumers [3][6]. - Hassett mentioned that large banks are supportive of the idea, suggesting they could voluntarily offer credit to consumers who are financially stable but currently lack access [6]. Group 3: Impact Analysis - The Electronic Payments Coalition (EPC) analyzed the potential impact of the proposed interest rate cap, estimating that 82% to 88% of credit card holders could lose their cards or face significant reductions in credit limits, particularly affecting low- to moderate-income consumers [9]. - EPC's analysis projected that nearly all credit card accounts linked to credit scores below 740 would be closed or severely restricted, impacting approximately 175 million to 190 million credit card holders [10]. - JPMorgan Chase's CFO warned that the proposed cap could lead to reduced access to credit, negatively affecting both consumers and the broader economy [13][14].

Company - OpenAI will begin testing advertisements in ChatGPT to seek new revenue sources [5] - Google has requested a U.S. judge to postpone the order to share data during its appeal [5] - JPMorgan has surpassed Dimensional to become the world's largest active ETF company [6] - Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac continue to decline, raising concerns about their IPO prospects [6] - Spotify plans to generate significant profits through another price increase [6] Industry - The U.S. housing builder confidence index has dropped to 37 in January, marking the first decline in five months and falling below all estimates [5] - The U.S. manufacturing output is expected to grow in the last few months of 2025 [5] - The job market remains a concern, with the Federal Reserve advised to prepare for potential rate cuts [6] - The artificial intelligence sector is accelerating job reductions in key global industries [6] - Oil prices have slightly recovered, but traders remain cautious about risks related to Iran [6]

The Fed, tasked with maximizing employment and keeping prices stable, lowered its benchmark rate three times in 2025. And while headline inflation has cooled from its 2022 peak, the central bank noted in December that “inflation has moved up since earlier in the year and remains somewhat elevated (5).”“We should have lower rates,” Trump added. “Jamie Dimon probably wants higher rates, maybe he makes more money that way.”On Jan. 13, he told reporters that Dimon “is wrong” and insisted that “it’s fine what I’ ...

Jamie Dimon poached a senior figure from Warren Buffett’s inner circle, and the legendary investor was surprisingly OK with it. The longtime JPMorgan Chase CEO hired former Geico CEO Todd Combs away from Berkshire Hathaway in December, hand-picking him to lead a $10 billion investment group as part of JPMorgan’s Security and Resiliency Initiative aimed at helping companies accelerate manufacturing. During a U.S. Chamber of Commerce event Thursday, Dimon said he had called Buffett personally to tell him ...