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Fed developing extra ‘stress test’ scenarios to test for bank weaknesses: official

Federal Reserve Board Vice Chair for Supervision Michael Barr testifies at a House Financial Services Committee hearing on the response to the on recent bank failures of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., March 29, 2023. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/ Acquire Licensing RightsWASHINGTON, Oct 19 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Reserve is developing additional scenarios to probe for weaknesses in large banks as part of its 2024 stress test, its top regulatory official said Thursday.Fed Vice Chair for Supervision Michael Barr said the additional scenarios, which...
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IMF says ‘weak tail’ of banks could struggle in an economic downturn

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) logo is seen outside the headquarters building in Washington, U.S., September 4, 2018. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsWASHINGTON, Oct 10 (Reuters) - Around 5% of banks globally are vulnerable to stress if central bank interest rates remain higher for longer, despite the easing of turmoil in the sector in recent months, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Tuesday.A further 30% of banks - including some of the world's largest - would be vulnerable if the global economy enters a period of low growth...
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Fed keeps rates steady, toughens policy stance as ‘soft landing’ hopes grow

Central bank keeps policy rate in 5.25%-5.50% rangeProjections show high rates continue through 2024Fed sees continued economic growth, low unemploymentWASHINGTON, Sept 20 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday but stiffened a hawkish monetary policy stance that its officials increasingly believe can succeed in lowering inflation without wrecking the economy or leading to large job losses.The Fed's benchmark overnight interest rate may still be lifted one more time this year to a peak 5.50%-5.75% range, according to updated quarterly projections released by the U.S. central...
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