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SPDR S&P Bank ETF

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The fund generally invests substantially all, but at least 80%, of its total assets in the securities comprising the index. The index tracks the performance of publicly traded national money centers and leading regional banks. It may invest in equity securities that are not included in the index, cash and cash equivalents or money market instruments, such as repurchase agreements and money market funds.

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Fed Chair Powell Says Banks Are Free To Provide Banking Services To Crypto Industry, Conduct Activities As Long As Protect Safety And Soundness

A quiet M&amp;A desk is a sorry sight for a banker and a lost opportunity for an investor. But that may be about to end. Citigroup has predicted a strong rebound in banking fees this quarter, fueled by increasing equity underwriting and M&amp;A activity, <a href="https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/citi-expects-banking-fees-trading-revenue-climb-despite-us-tariff-anxiety-2025-06-10/">reported</a> Reuters. After a bleak spell of deal famine, the signs are for a fee feast, and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">ETF investors</a> might do well to bring a plate.
Citi's forecast suggests mid-single-digit growth in banking fees in the second quarter, alongside a surge in trading revenues. While equities and fixed-income trading are already showing muscle, the advisory and underwriting sides of the business could be gearing up for a comeback.
And when Wall Street feasts, the financial ETFs don't stay hungry for long.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/specialty-etfs/25/06/45865293/microsoft-overtakes-nvidia-to-top-3-5-trillion-taking-these-3-etfs-with-it">Microsoft Overtakes Nvidia To Top $3.5 Trillion, Taking These 3 ETFs With It</a>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">M&amp;A's Are Back On The Menu</h2>
Mergers and IPOs were shelved for most of 2023 and early 2024, courtesy of wild interest rates and recession anxiety. But with inflation cooling and the Fed suggesting a possible rate-cutting cycle, corporate confidence is coming back into play—laying the groundwork for increased deals.
&#8220;Given the amount of capital flowing through M&amp;A—some $3.4 trillion in 2024—and the decades of research showing that programmatic acquirers create more value than peers, investing in M&amp;A capabilities makes sense,&#8221; a February <a href="https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/m-and-a/our-insights/top-m-and-a-trends">report </a>by McKinsey &amp; Company said.
&#8220;M&amp;A continues to be super active &#8212; there&#8217;s a lot of dialog, a lot of engagement,&#8221; Citi said in its recent outlook, commenting on improved pipelines in equity capital markets and advisory services. If the momentum continues, fee-based revenue will climb sharply in top banks.
That directly affects ETFs that track financial institutions, especially those more exposed to advisory-heavy banks such as Goldman Sachs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>), JPMorgan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), and Morgan Stanley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>).
ETFs That Could Ride The Deal Wave
SPDR Select Sector Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>)
Why it&#8217;s important: With heavy weightage to Citi, JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, and Bank of America, XLF is a front-line winner of increased banking fees. It&#8217;s one of the most liquid sector ETFs, too, ideal for active traders and institutions.
SPDR S&amp;P Bank ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBE#NYSE">KBE</a>)
Why it matters: Provides equal-weight exposure to large and mid-cap banks. Though more interest-rate spread-sensitive, it would be helped if M&amp;A activity comes to regional players or smaller institutions, which is possible in the current environment.
SPDR S&amp;P Regional Banking ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KRE#NYSE">KRE</a>)
Why it matters: If transactional activity filters down into regional consolidations, most notably in commercial banking, KRE might benefit from acquisition premiums and improved fee margins.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Bottom Line</h2>
The fat-fee, fancy-bonus era may not be here yet—but it&#8217;s around the corner. As banks prepare for a wave of deal-making and advisory activity, sector-specific ETFs can potentially provide a low-friction means of accessing the rebound.
And, if Wall Street&#8217;s having a fee feast this quarter, perhaps it&#8217;s time to take a fork and some judiciously selected tickers.
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Specialty ETFs

ETFs

Citi Sees M&A Rebound: Financial ETFs May Finally Catch A Bid

<a href="https://www.dallasfed.org/banking/events/2025/25banking" title="https://www.dallasfed.org/banking/events/2025/25banking">https://www.dallasfed.org/banking/events/2025/25banking</a>

Fed's Logan Says Repeats That All Banks Should Be Set Up To Use Discount Window; Healthy Banks Should Use The Discount Window

As Donald Trump&#8216;s administration nears completion of a proposal to ease big bank rules, Wall Street&#8217;s megabanks are largely expected to cheer the lower supplementary leverage ratio (SLR), allowing them to hold fewer capital reserves against their assets.
What Happened: Analysts largely agree that the Trump administration's push to ease big bank rules, particularly the SLR, is a boon for banks and could stimulate broader economic growth.
Gennadiy Goldberg, the head of U.S. rates strategy at TD Securities, <a href="https://www.politico.com/news/2025/05/31/trump-administration-prepares-to-ease-big-bank-rules-00377347">told </a>Politico that easing capital rules for the banks will free the capital to buy more U.S. Treasuries
However, Phillip Basil, Better Markets&#8217; director of economic growth and financial stability, told Politico that lowering big banks&#8217; capital requirements heightens financial stability risks, accusing the banking industry of exploiting recent Treasury market turmoil as a pretext to push for long-sought regulatory relief.
Meanwhile, Kepp Loeffler, the administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration, said that Small businesses &#8220;can win with a level playing field – ESPECIALLY combined with tax cuts and deregulation.&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Small businesses finally have a fighter in the White House who won't keep allowing unfair trade practices to crush their industries and outsource their jobs. They know they can win with a level playing field – ESPECIALLY combined with tax cuts and deregulation. <a href="https://t.co/APEVgiLIb6">pic.twitter.com/APEVgiLIb6</a>
&mdash; Kelly Loeffler (@SBA_Kelly) <a href="https://twitter.com/SBA_Kelly/status/1927856861576831355?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2025</a></blockquote>
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See Also:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/05/45691310/trump-tariff-uncertainty-enters-courts-experts-say-investors-should-expect-elevated-turbulence-amid-the-bullish-gridlock">Trump Tariff Uncertainty Enters Courts: Experts Say ‘Investors Should Expect Elevated Turbulence' Amid The Bullish ‘Gridlock'</a>
Why It Matters: Here a list of some banking stocks that investors could consider.
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<td>Bank of America Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>)</td>
<td>-0.36%</td>
<td>10.66%</td>
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<td>JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>)</td>
<td>10.00%</td>
<td>30.81%</td>
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<td>Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>)</td>
<td>4.43%</td>
<td>31.97%</td>
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<td>Morgan Stanley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>)</td>
<td>2.60%</td>
<td>31.43%</td>
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<td>Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>)</td>
<td>7.69%</td>
<td>21.64%</td>
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<td>Wells Fargo &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>)</td>
<td>6.54%</td>
<td>26.02%</td>
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<td>Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FITB#NASDAQ">FITB</a>)</td>
<td>-9.44%</td>
<td>3.64%</td>
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<td>Grupo Financiero Galicia SA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GGAL#NASDAQ">GGAL</a>)</td>
<td>-15.63%</td>
<td>63.06%</td>
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<td>BancFirst Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BANF#NASDAQ">BANF</a>)</td>
<td>6.55%</td>
<td>46.67%</td>
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Here are some banking exchange-traded funds to look out for.
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<td>Invesco KBW Bank ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBWB#NASDAQ">KBWB</a>)</td>
<td>0.51%</td>
<td>22.70%</td>
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<td>SPDR S&amp;P Bank ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBE#NYSE">KBE</a>)</td>
<td>-3.11%</td>
<td>16.44%</td>
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<td>First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTXO#NASDAQ">FTXO</a>)</td>
<td>-1.92%</td>
<td>17.65%</td>
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<td>Themes Global Systemically Important Banks ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GSIB#NASDAQ">GSIB</a>)</td>
<td>25.20%</td>
<td>36.01%</td>
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The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, fell on Friday. The SPY was down 0.11% at $589.39, while the QQQ declined 0.16% to $519.11, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
On Monday, the futures of the S&amp;P 500, Dow Jones and Nasdaq 100 indices were trading lower.
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Trump Administration Set To Ease Big Bank Rules In Major Rollback Since 2008 Crisis: Here Are The Stocks And ETFs Investors Could Consider

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Shares of banks and financial services stocks are higher after the US and China agreed to a temporary reduction in most tariffs on each other's goods. A reduction in tariffs could alleviate macro uncertainty in the lending and deal environment.

The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/05/45164558/us-adds-177000-jobs-in-april-topping-forecasts-as-economy-navigates-tariff-impact">April U.S. employment report </a>brought a welcome economic balancing act. Nonfarm payrolls increased by 177,000, beating comfortably the 130,000 forecast by economists and almost doubling the 90,000 predicted by Kalshi betting markets. 
Average hourly earnings, however, slowed to 0.2% month-over-month from 0.3% in March, barely missing consensus forecasts.
The outcome? A tight labor market without overheating provides the Federal Reserve and markets a bit more room to breathe. For the financial sector in particular, an unusually favorable balance of stability and opportunity has emerged from the current conditions.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/sector-etfs/25/05/45328557/targets-self-checkout-flip-flop-isnt-helping-after-a-66-value-crash-are-retail-etfs-ringing-up-t">Target&#8217;s Self-Checkout Flip-Flop Isn&#8217;t Helping After A 66% Value Crash: Are Retail ETFs Ringing Up The Real Risk?</a>
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">ETF Watch: Who Wins?</h1>
With job growth still being maintained but wage pressures dissipating, a number of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">financial sector ETFs</a> may ride the macro tailwinds:
Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>)
The heavyweight of financial ETFs, XLF follows blue-chip stocks such as JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), Wells Fargo &amp; Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>), and Goldman Sachs Group Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>). Sectoral employment growth in financial activities (continued growth in April) indicates underlying strength, and subdued wage growth increases profitability and cools inflation risk, a net benefit to big banks with wide exposure.
SPDR S&amp;P Bank ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBE#NYSE">KBE</a>) Thie ETF provides equal-weighted exposure to large as well as regional banks. With the slower wage growth, consumer spending might be hit, forcing prices down (read: inflation). The Fed might consider continuing the pause, or even turn back on, rate increases. Regional banks could feel the boost of a rebound in loan demand and reduced funding costs.
Invesco KBW High Dividend Yield Financial ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBWD#NASDAQ">KBWD</a>) This ETF has a tilt toward high-yielding financials such as REITs and business development companies. Lower inflation expectations render its dividend-rich holdings more appealing in real terms, while decelerating wage inflation contributes to supporting payout sustainability.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Why This Labor Market Arrangement Works For Financials</h1>
The market response isn&#8217;t all about employment numbers, it&#8217;s about the &#8220;goldilocks&#8221; combination they generate.
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<li>Reduced Inflation Expectations: Slower wage growth typically means softer consumer spending, which then lowers inflationary pressure. That&#8217;s a good thing for banks, which rely on stable inflation to inform lending decisions and determine interest rate margins.</li>
<li>More Favorable Rate Outlook: If the Fed perceives wages moderating, it might delay further rate increases, or even begin lowering them. For banks, declining interest rates can fuel a flood of new consumer debt, mortgage requests and corporate loans — the stuff of bank profits.</li>
<li>Firming Corporate Margins: Slower wage growth equals lower input costs. That&#8217;s a good thing for banks, and any financial institution with exposure to corporate bonds or equity markets, too. Higher margins lower credit risk and increase investment returns.</li>
<li>Lower Labor Costs: Yes, even the financial industry experiences wage pressure. With labor expenses stabilizing, internal margins rise, providing CFOs and asset managers with more room to breathe. </li>
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The Macro Signal: Stability Without Stagnation
April&#8217;s figures indicate a labor market that&#8217;s strong in all the right areas. Health care, transportation, and finance created jobs, while government payrolls declined as it restructures. The unemployment rate remained at 4.2%, indicating labor demand remains robust, even as the Fed&#8217;s inflation battle slows the wage engine.
For investors, it is time to re-examine where the smart money goes next. With an economy that continues to grow but inflation retrenches, financial ETFs might be quietly positioning for outperformance — particularly those well-situated to profit from increasing credit activity, more stable margins, and leaner labor expenses.
The market did not roar following the jobs report — but it did not need to. For financials, a subtle beat might reverberate louder than any rally.
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Sector ETFs

KBWD

Jobs Up, Wages Down: Financial ETFs May Have Just Found Their Sweet Spot

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Treasury's Secretary Scott Bessent Says Many Bank Capital Regulations May Be 'Too Tight'

Politics

General

Live On CNBC, U.S. Treasury's Bessent Discusses Tariffs, Says 100% Expensing For Equipment, Factories, Along With Tax Certainty, Lower Energy Costs Will Accelerate U.S. Economic Growth; There Will Be Stimulus From Permanence Of 2017 Tax Cuts; The Way To Cut Deficit Smartly Is To Bring It Down By 100 Basis Points To GDP Each Year; We Think We Van Get Growth Back To 3% By This Time Next Year; We Are Putting Banking Deregulation Focus On Community Banks And Smaller Regional Banks

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U.S. Treasury's Bessent Says Growth Of Private Credit Is A Sign That Banks Are Too Tightly Regulated

<a href="https://www.wsj.com/finance/regulation/federal-reserve-bank-ratings-review-1b66135f" title="https://www.wsj.com/finance/regulation/federal-reserve-bank-ratings-review-1b66135f">https://www.wsj.com/finance/regulation/federal-reserve-bank-ratings-review-1b66135f</a>

'Fed Reviewing Its Secret Ratings For The Nation's Biggest Banks; Most Large Banks Have Bad Ratings, Keeping Them From Doing Deals' - WSJ

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Shares of financial companies are trading higher amid overall market strength after President Trump said he will not be firing Fed Chair Powell. Additionally, Trump indicated the final tariff rate would be lower than the current one, which may lead to greater business and lending activity for financial institutions.

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LPRO

SLQT

Shares of financial companies are trading higher amid Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's remarks about trade de-escalation with China, which may help restore investor confidence towards the sector.

Global

Fed Chair Powell Says U.S. Financial System Is Well Into The Process Of Working Out Its Problems With CRE; Private Credit Market Has Not Been Through A Real Credit Event; Fed Is Keeping A Close Eye On; We Should Proceed To Complete Basel 3 Accord

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'Canadian Officials Said To Plan Meeting With US Banks After Trump Complaints' - Bloomberg News

U.S. Bank CEOs Met With Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick On Thursday To Discuss Trump Tariff Plan; Banking Industry Group Hosted Lutnick As Part Of Quarterly Meeting, In Which He Outlined Tariff Strategy; Bank CEOs Asked Lutnick Questions About Tariff Strategy At Financial Services Forum Meeting

U.S. Bank Regulators Announce Plans To Rescind 2023 Updated Community Reinvestment Act Rules, Reinstate Prior Regulatory Framework

U.S. Treasury's Bessent Says Banking Supervisors Should Analyze Supplementary Leverage Restrictions; Will Use FSOC To Drive Regulatory Change; Banks Have Been Weighed Down By Unduly Burdensome Regulatory Requirements, Broken Supervisory Culture

U.S. Treasury's Bessent Says Refocusing Banking Supervision Does Not Mean Consolidation Of Agencies, But Coordination Via Treasury

For the first time since the Great Recession, banks didn't park a single dollar in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/federal-reserve">the Federal Reserve</a>'s Reverse Repo Facility overnight. That's right—zero bids. 
The mother ship of the U.S. banking system, which has been the go-to safety net for surplus cash, found no takers.
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Source: <a href="https://www.newyorkfed.org/markets/data-hub">NewYorkFed website</a>
This isn't just an obscure balance sheet event. It's a flashing red warning light that bank liquidity is vanishing — fast.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Where Did All The Money Go?</h2>
After COVID stimulus flooded banks with cash, the Reverse Repo Facility ballooned to over $2 trillion in 2022-23. But as inflation eroded savings and delinquency rates climbed, that cash pile has been slowly draining. Now, we may have hit a breaking point.
Banks no longer have excess cash to lend to the Fed. More concerning? 
Interbank lending has already dried up. This suggests financial institutions could soon be forced into net borrowing mode — a signal of growing stress in the system.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Market Impact: Bonds, Stocks, What's Next</h2>
The bond market is reacting. Yields on Treasuries longer than two years are dropping fast, signaling investors believe rates have peaked. 
Five-Year Treasury Yield:
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10-Year Treasury Yield:
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They're locking in returns now before the next recession resets the game.
This capital shift is also dragging down stocks. Liquidity is the lifeblood of markets, and if banks are running on fumes, risk assets will feel the squeeze.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Actionable Plays: Where Investors Can Look Now</h2>
For those watching from the sidelines, here are key ETFs to monitor:
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<li>For Bond Bulls: If yields keep dropping, bond prices will rise. The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLT#NASDAQ">TLT</a>) and the iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IEF#NASDAQ">IEF</a>) are prime plays.</li>
<li>For Stock Protection: If liquidity crunch fears escalate, defensive sectors could shine. The Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLP#NYSE">XLP</a>) and Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>) could offer stability.</li>
<li>For Financial Risk: Bank stress is mounting. The SPDR S&amp;P Bank ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBE#NYSE">KBE</a>) and Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>) will be key indicators of how this liquidity squeeze plays out.</li>
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This liquidity drain wasn't a surprise to those paying attention &#8211; but what happens next will be. 
Keep a close eye on the Fed's next moves, because the money spigot may be running dry.
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