US bank capital requirements loosening proposal + tgt hikes
Key Questions
What is the proposed change to US bank capital requirements?
Regulators propose a 2.4% cut, providing about $20B relief to boost lending for banks like those in XLF, JPM, BAC, and MS.
Why did JPMorgan raise its S&P 500 year-end target?
JPM hiked the target to 7600 on AI-driven earnings growth projecting EPS of $330-385, amid hawkish unwind, PPI, and earnings season.
What are the contrasting views on the market outlook?
Bullish flips from GS, Citi, BlackRock contrast Moody's 49% recession odds, with buffers against geo and oil drags via rotations and bank relief.
Regulators propose 2.4% cut(~$20B relief) lending boost for XLF/JPM/BAC/MS amid hawk unwind/PPI/earnings; JPM hikes S&P YE 7600 on AI EPS $330-385, GS/Citi/BlackRock bullish flips vs Moody reces 49%, buffers geo/oil drag rotations.
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Updated Apr 22, 2026