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 India Ranks Third in Gold Purchases as Global ETFs Recover READ MORE Hedge Funds Go for Gold as Political and Economic Uncertainties Loom READ MORE Emergency Efforts Underway to Rescue 13 Miners in Russian Gold Mine READ MORE Nine years after fleeing in panic, the infamous Deutsche Bank is returning to the LBMA READ MORE A Pivotal Week for Stock Markets: Earnings, Fed Decisions, and Job Reports READ MORE Add a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published.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