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The Hidden Cost of Regional Bank Mergers You Might Be Paying
When the biggest banks get bigger, Main Street often foots the bill. In Episode 168 of The Bear Market Podcast, Lucas and Luna examine the quiet wave of regional bank consolidation that's picking up speed in 2026 — and who really bears the cost. They break down why the S&P 500's recent dip masks a deeper trend: mega-banks snapping up regionals to pad their balance sheets, while smaller banks face a liquidity squeeze. With the 2-year Treasury holding at 4.19 percent and the 10-2 spread flattening at 50 basis points, they explain how these deals ripple through your deposit rates, your…
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