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US Banks Brace for Potential $1 Trillion CRE Losses Amid Commercial Real Estate Crash

Apr 14, 2026

US Banks Brace for Potential $1 Trillion CRE Losses Amid Commercial Real Estate Crash

A Financial Times piece forewarns of a significant challenge in the US commercial real estate sector: banks could face up to $1 trillion in loan losses due to declining property values and an upsurge in defaults. Regional banks, hit hardest, account for a major share of the $2.7 trillion exposure. While comparisons to the 2008 crisis arise, stronger bank capital buffers may prevent systemic collapse. Key influencers include remote work trends, soaring interest rates, and surplus in multifamily housing.

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EPA's Chemical Panel Candidate List Features Controversial Return of Industry Ties

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EPA's Chemical Panel Candidate List Features Controversial Return of Industry Ties

The EPA is shaking things up by seeking candidates for its Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals, crucial for guiding chemical risk evaluations. Among the 29 candidates is Michael Dourson, a figure from Trump's era known for minimizing chemical risks, alongside experts from Tesla and NASA. This selection raises eyebrows about the impacts of industry influence on public health policies.

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