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flag U.S. financial stocks tumbled on Jan. 12, 2026, after Trump proposed a 10% cap on credit card interest rates, sparking sell-offs and raising concerns over credit access and the plan’s legality.

flag U.S. financial stocks fell on January 12, 2026, after President Donald Trump proposed a one-year cap on credit card interest rates at 10%, roughly half the current average. flag The plan, lacking enforcement details, triggered sell-offs across major banks, payment processors, and consumer finance firms, with shares of JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and Capital One dropping 2% to 11%. flag Barclays declined 3.5%, reflecting concerns over its U.S. card business. flag Analysts warned the cap could reduce credit access, especially for high-risk borrowers, and boost alternatives like buy-now-pay-later services, which saw gains. flag The proposal’s legal feasibility without congressional approval remains uncertain.

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