Stress Tests Reveal Hundreds of U.S. Banks at Risk Due to Loans and Rate Hikes Hundreds of small and regional banks in the U.S. are under financial stress, with 282 facing significant risks from commercial real estate loans and the effects of higher interest rates, according to a study by Klaros Group. While these banks, predominantly holding less than $10 billion in assets, are not nearing insolvency, their strained financial conditions could lead to a reduction in investments like new branches and technology, potentially impacting communities and limiting direct services to customers. Fitch Ratings’ Christopher Wolfe and Klaros Group’s Brian Graham emphasize that the risk is more about financial pressure than outright failures. « Previous Article Next Article » Share This Article Choose Your Platform: Facebook Twitter Google Plus Linkedin Related Posts Analyst Says Silver Could Be Headed to $50 READ MORE Defying Expectations: Gold's Rally in a Strong Economic and Stock Market Environment READ MORE Gold: The Unhackable Asset Continues to Shine READ MORE How Much is My Gold or Silver Worth? READ MORE Silver Breakout Confirmed READ MORE Add a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Name * Email * Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Comment