Shares of banks and other financial institutions fell as protests in major Chinese cities and the latest failure of a cryptocurrency lending firm triggered global market volatility.

"We remain skeptical that the recent rally marks the start of a new market regime," said Mark Haefele, chief investment strategist officer at UBS Global Wealth Management, in a note to clients.

"The priority of the Fed is likely to remain the fight against inflation, pending a more consistent stream of softer prices and employment data."

JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo and Bank of America are among the banks in advanced discussions to create a playbook for refunding customers and each other for illegitimate transfers in the Zelle payment system, as the banks seek to restore consumer trust in the platform.


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