FIRST BANK FAILURE OF 2026: This Is How It Starts
FIRST BANK FAILURE OF 2026: This Is How It Starts
Taylor Kenny: 2-4-2026
The first bank failure of 2026 is here and it could be just the beginning.
Chicago's Metropolitan Capital Bank & Trust was shuttered by regulators this past weekend. The reason? "Unsafe and unsound conditions" and an "impaired capital position."
Translation: they were broke.
If you think this is an isolated incident, think again. The failure of Metropolitan Capital Bank isn't just a blip — it's a red flag waving from the crumbling foundations of our financial system. And it has direct implications for your deposits, retirement, and financial future.
CHAPTERS:
0:00 First Bank Failure of 2026
0:53 Many More Banks at Risk
2:04 Commercial Real Estate Time Bomb
3:39 The Extend and Pretend Game
4:18 Private Equity
5:40 Why This Failure Affects You
7:00 Bailout vs. Bail-In
7:36 Bail-Ins Legal in U.S.
9:13 Why Gold & Silver Matter Now