🚨 BREAKING: FIRST U.S. BANK FAILURE OF 2026 🚨
Chicago’s Metropolitan Capital Bank & Trust has become the first U.S. bank to fail in 2026, reigniting concerns over financial stability and tightening liquidity. Bank stress tends to ripple quickly—credit conditions harden, confidence weakens, and markets reprice risk in real time. This is a clear reminder that cracks can surface suddenly when rates stay higher for longer.