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Chime Financial Inc. Delays IPO Amid Rising Tariffs and Market Uncertainty

Chime Financial Inc. Postpones IPO Filing

San Francisco's digital banking leader, Chime Financial Inc., has decided to delay the submission of its financial documents to regulators, pushing back its much-anticipated initial public offering (IPO). This move, as reported by The Wall Street Journal, comes amidst a turbulent market environment.

Market Reactions to Global Tariffs

The decision follows the Trump administration's announcement of extensive global tariffs, which has caused ripples across the financial sector. Notably, Klarna, a Swedish payments giant, has also paused its IPO preparations, and StubHub, an American ticketing platform, has postponed its public debut originally scheduled for next week.

These developments highlight the growing apprehension among companies about launching IPOs in the current economic climate.