<div id="readability-page-1">Diverging bank fortunes: Bank of America and Wells Fargo fell sharply, while Mitsubishi UFJ and ORIX rose on strong earnings and higher return targets. Inflation pressures mount: Hotter-than-expected CPI and PPI data pushed Treasury yields to yearly highs, fueling bets on a Fed rate hike. Fed leadership change: Markets eye incoming Fed Chair Kevin Warsh as traders test his policy stance amid shifting rate expectations.</div>

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<p>US banks experienced a decline, with Bank of America and Wells Fargo falling sharply, while Japanese banks Mitsubishi UFJ and ORIX saw gains due to strong earnings. Rising inflation pressures, indicated by higher-than-expected CPI and PPI data, have pushed Treasury yields to yearly highs, increasing speculation on a Fed rate hike. Additionally, markets are closely watching the incoming Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's policy stance amid changing rate expectations.</p>

- Bank of America and Wells Fargo saw significant declines, whereas Mitsubishi UFJ and ORIX experienced gains due to strong earnings and ambitious return targets.  
- Recent CPI and PPI data exceeded expectations, leading Treasury yields to reach yearly highs and increasing speculation about a Federal Reserve rate hike.  
- Market participants are closely watching incoming Fed Chair Kevin Warsh as they assess potential shifts in monetary policy following changes in rate expectations.

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ORIX Corporation

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US banks slide as Japanese peers rally amid market strain