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NASDAQ:FCNCA 25 January 2026

First Citizens BancShares stock price dives as interest-income outlook bites, with Fed week ahead

First Citizens BancShares stock price dives as interest-income outlook bites, with Fed week ahead

First Citizens BancShares shares fell 8.49% Friday to $2,016.56 after the bank forecast 2026 net interest income below analyst estimates. The KBW Nasdaq Regional Banking Index dropped about 3%. CFO Craig Nix cited “declining yield despite asset growth.” Investors are watching the Fed’s decision and U.S. inflation data this week for signals on interest rates.
25 January 2026
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  • Dollar Strengthens Amid Iran War and Hawkish Central Bank Signals
    March 20, 2026, 5:48 PM EDT. The dollar index rose 0.42% on Friday driven by stock market weakness and heightened demand as a safe haven amid the ongoing war in Iran. Higher U.S. Treasury note yields boosted interest rate differentials supporting the greenback. Fed Chair Powell's recent remarks signaled no rate cuts without inflation progress, influencing market expectations for the April FOMC meeting. The euro fell 0.31%, pressured by a stronger dollar, a steep drop in German producer prices, and rising oil costs impacting the Eurozone. ECB officials hinted at possible rate hikes. The yen dropped over 1% amid dollar gains and rising yields, worsened by surging oil prices affecting Japan's energy imports. Precious metals including gold and silver declined on a stronger dollar and higher global bond yields, with hawkish central bank stances stemming from energy cost surges linked to the Iran conflict.
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