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Banking, Economy

“Stocks Drop 20% If Bonds Have Inflation Right in JPMorgan Model”

“The widening disconnect between stocks and bonds suggests a 20% downside risk for equities if bonds are proved correct in pricing inflation volatility, according to modeling by JPMorgan Chase & Co. strategists… JPMorgan’s view highlights how much investors across different… Continue Reading…

Banking

“JPMorgan Grows Even Bigger as US Bank Giants Soak Up Assets”

“…More than 70% of aggregate asset growth in major US banks was concentrated in the 10 largest lenders, which saw a combined $630 billion increase in the first quarter — when also including assets tied to more-recent mergers and acquisitions,… Continue Reading…

Banking, Economy

“FDIC: US bank deposits dropped by most in 39 years to start 2023”

“US banks lost $472 billion in deposits in the first quarter, according to a new quarterly report from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) that offers a comprehensive look at how the industry navigated its most challenging period since the 2008 financial crisis. The… Continue Reading…

Banking

“BlackRock Prefers Private Credit Over Public Amid Bank Troubles”

“BlackRock Investment Institute favors private credit over public as the banking-sector turmoil makes traditional lenders cautious, opening up new opportunities in the funding market. “We think private credit could help fill a void left by banks pulling back on some… Continue Reading…

Banking, Economy

“Deutsche Bank Strategists Recommend Buying ‘Extremely Cheap’ South Africa Bonds”

” Deutsche Bank AG strategists recommend buying South African government bonds after a selloff that drove yields to near the record highs seen during the pandemic… The view puts Deutsche Bank at odds with many foreign investors, who have been dumping… Continue Reading…

Banking

“UBS Is the Biggest Winner From Banking Turmoil With $35 Billion Gain”

UBS the Swiss bank that took over Credit Suisse in March, appears to be the biggest winner so far from the turmoil that has rocked bank stocks this year. UBS joins JPMorgan Chase (JPM), HSBC (HSBC) and First Citizens (FCNCA)… Continue Reading…

Banking

“Wells Fargo reaches $1 billion shareholder settlement over recovery from scandals”

“Wells Fargo & Co has agreed to pay $1 billion to settle a lawsuit accusing it of defrauding shareholders about its progress in recovering from a series of scandals over its treatment of customers…” https://finance.yahoo.com/news/wells-fargo-reaches-1-billion-040526887.html And people use this bank… Continue Reading…

Banking, Economy

“Big US banks to pay billions to replenish failure fund”

“Large U.S. lenders will bear most of the cost of replenishing a deposit insurance fund that was drained of $16 billion by the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and two other lenders, although mid-sized banks will also be on the… Continue Reading…

Banking

“Bank of America to Lead $500 Million Debt Swap for Gabon”

“…Banks in Europe and the US are vying to play a role in structuring and arranging new debt-for-nature swaps, deals that yield fees and boost their profile in the sustainable debt market. Developing countries with valuable ecosystems are turning to… Continue Reading…

Banking, Economy

“Plummeting bank stocks test predictions that worst of the crisis is over”

“Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday that the seizure of First Republic was “an important step toward drawing a line under” turmoil in the banking system. Within two hours the stock of another troubled regional lender was down more… Continue Reading…