Major Banks Pass Fed Stress Tests, Paving Way for Dividend Increases
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The Federal Reserve's recent stress test shows that the largest U.S. banks are well-capitalized and capable of surviving a severe recession, although the test was less rigorous than previous ones due to economic conditions and methodological adjustments. Major banks like JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs passed the test, enabling them to resume dividend payments and share buybacks, supporting the ongoing deregulation efforts.
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