Fed Stress Tests Shock Banks with Unexpected Capital Requirement Hikes The Federal Reserve’s annual stress tests have resulted in unexpected increases in capital requirements for several major banks, according to JPMorgan analyst Vivek Juneja. Banks like Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo, Bank of America, and others face significant boosts to their stress capital buffers, which will raise their overall capital requirements. This outcome has surprised the market, contradicting expectations of a routine “copy and paste” scenario. The results have led to mixed reactions in bank stocks, with some rising slightly while others dipped. Banks are required to wait until Friday to announce any dividend or stock buyback plans resulting from these stress tests. « Previous Article Next Article » Share This Article Choose Your Platform: Facebook Twitter Google Plus Linkedin Related Posts ZeroHedge: IEA, OPEC Divergence On Oil Demand Becomes Too Big To Ignore READ MORE Gold, Silver & Bitcoin: Monthly Wrap with Alan Hibbard READ MORE U.S. Jobless Claims Hit 11-Month High Amid Labor Market Volatility READ MORE Zimbabwe's New Gold-Backed Currency Marks Promising Start READ MORE History Warns: Recession Looms as Fed Maintains High Interest Rates READ MORE Add a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published.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