US stocks fell overnight, snapping earlier gains as fresh concerns over bad loans at regional banks reignited fears about the health of the financial system. Add to that renewed US-China trade tensions and investors are retreating to safe havens. Kyle Rodda, Senior Financial Market Analyst at capital.com unpacks what’s behind the market jitters, why financial stocks are under pressure, and what this flight to safety could signal for the broader economy and investors heading into year-end.

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