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's Gold Demand Eases Post-Festival, Prices Remain Strong READ MORE Yen Volatility Threatens Profitability of Emerging-Market Carry Trades READ MORE Gold Prices Ease After Record Surge Amid Middle East Strife READ MORE Gold Inches Higher, Supported by Soft Dollar and Rising Middle East Tensions READ MORE Gold ETFs Wane Despite Highs: A Glimmer of Hope on the Horizon? READ MORE Add a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published.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