FedNat Holding Company Price & Performance (FNHCQ)

A wave of hospital mergers and acquisitions is being put on hold as shifting federal policies and White House scrutiny spook health system leaders. Executives cite unpredictable antitrust enforcement and political rhetoric as primary reasons for pausing dealmaking, signaling a period of heightened caution across the healthcare industry.12

The US Dollar Index has experienced notable declines, hitting its lowest point since 2022 as market participants react to political tensions between President Trump and Fed Chair Powell. Safe-haven flows have favored the yen and Swiss franc, while Treasury yields have fluctuated amid concerns over central bank autonomy and future rate policy.32

Several ETFs, including NYLI Clean Oceans and First Trust TCW Emerging Markets Debt, have undergone liquidations this month, returning cash to shareholders. Meanwhile, a string of reverse stock splits and delistings has affected companies such as Cara Therapeutics and Farmmi, reflecting ongoing volatility and restructuring in the equity markets.45