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MARKET RECAP → 📈 The Nasdaq (QQQ) surged on Monday, boosted by Nvidia (NVDA) and other tech gains. Meanwhile, Dow Jones (DIA) lagged with JPMorgan Chase (JPM) leading losses, dropping 4.5%. CEO Jamie Dimon hinted at an earlier retirement and announced the bank won't repurchase shares at current levels.

CALL FOR NEW FDIC CHAIR → 📉 FDIC Chairman Gruenberg to resign after a damning report on workplace misconduct, with Sen. Sherrod Brown urging Biden to appoint new leadership to tackle the agency's toxic culture.

GRAYSCALE CEO STEPS DOWN→ 🔄 Michael Sonnenshein steps down as Grayscale CEO, replaced by ex-Goldman exec Peter Mintzberg, aiming to boost institutional appeal and navigate crypto regulations.

RAISI'S DEATH SHAKES IRAN → 🌍 President Raisi's sudden death creates political turmoil in Iran, jeopardizes nuclear deal talks, and raises global geopolitical tensions amid regional instability.

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Call For New FDIC Chair

📉 Gruenberg to Resign: FDIC Chairman Martin Gruenberg announced his resignation after a probe uncovered a widespread culture of sexual harassment and discrimination at the agency. He will remain in his position until a successor is confirmed.

🔍 Sen. Brown's Demand: Senator Sherrod Brown urged President Biden to replace Gruenberg, emphasizing the need for new leadership to address the FDIC's toxic workplace culture. Brown's call marks a significant departure from his fellow Democrats, who have mainly condemned the allegations but stopped short of demanding Gruenberg's resignation.

📊 Scathing Report: A report by law firm Cleary Gottlieb detailed allegations of harassment, discrimination, and misconduct at the FDIC, implicating Gruenberg's aggressive and bullying behavior. While not the root cause, Gruenberg's conduct has raised doubts about his ability to lead necessary cultural reforms within the agency.

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Raisi’s Death Shakes Iran

🌍 Political Vacuum and Uncertainty: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's sudden death has thrown the country into political turmoil. As the hardline leader, his passing creates a power vacuum that could lead to significant shifts in the nation's political landscape, impacting the balance between reformists and conservatives.

💼 Economic and Diplomatic Impacts: Raisi's death is likely to affect Iran's already strained economy and its international relations. With nuclear deal negotiations at a critical juncture, his absence could stall progress and complicate dialogues with Western nations, potentially leading to heightened tensions and economic instability.

🔍 Global Repercussions: The global community is closely watching the developments in Iran. Raisi's death could lead to regional instability, affecting global oil markets and heightening geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The succession process and the new leadership's stance on key issues will be critical in shaping future international dynamics.

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