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Highly influential in financial circles, Jamie Dimon, the CEO at JP Morgan Chase- the largest bank in the United States( and fifth largest in the world)- has warned that some lenders are doing " dumb things " and that he is starting to see parallels to the era before the 2008 financial crisis. In the years leading up to the 2008 meltdown banks had climbed into sub-prime lending and other high-risk fiscal instruments such as derivatives trading. That resulted in banks failing to adequately securitise their loans, triggering the 2008 Global Financial crisis and subsequent ' Great Recession '.
Chinese motorcycle manufacturer CFMoto has completed the acquisition of a 51 % stake in the Bavaria, Germany based racing chassis and frame manufacturer Kalex Engineering, becoming the company ' s controlling shareholder( December 2025). The transaction was carried out through CF Moto ' s European subsidiary Helmsmen Europe. Kalex founders Alex Baumgaertel and Klaus Hirsekorn have retained the remaining 49 % stake. Kalex has a leading position within the MotoGP racing ecosystem, being especially dominant in the Moto2 class. Observers are saying that the acquisition is a significant step in CFMoto ' s strategy to deepen its involvement in top-tier international motorcycle racing.
World Ducati Week 2026
This year sees the return of the hugely popular World Ducati Week, but with a difference. To be staged from 3-5 July, at the Misano World Circuit and the Adriatic Riviera, this edition of WDW will be part of Ducati ' s 2026 Centenary Celebrations. The most eagerly awaited moment will again be the Race of Champions, which this year will follow a format featuring free practice and qualifying on Saturday, and the official race on Sunday. The 2026 edition World Ducati Week will be the culmination of Ducati ' s Centenary celebrations, already underway and slated to reach their peak at the Misano World Circuit- Saturday, 4 July will be the exact anniversary of the Borgo Panigale manufacturer: " the event will go beyond the boundaries of a gathering to become a global celebration of two wheels, capable of uniting generations of enthusiasts in one big community." There will be new products, contests and in-depth sessions with Ducati engineers, designers and experts, alongside opportunities to meet riders from the present and past. There will be many chances to take to the track with one ' s own motorcycle, Ducati model Test Rides and Riding Experience sessions, culminating in the parade – " one of the unmissable rituals of WDW- a spectacular ' snake ' of motorcycles that comes to life with a lap of the circuit." All WDW ticket holders will be able to visit the Ducati factory and the Ducati Museum in Borgo Panigale at a reduced rate. For accompanied minors up to the age of 18, admission to the event will cost a symbolic € 1. Admission will be free of charge for participants coming from outside Europe( Asia, Africa, the Americas and Oceania), for people with disabilities and their accompanying people. A special discounted rate is available only to Ducati Official Club members active for the 2026 season. www. ducati. com