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finance1 year ago

"Regional Bank Turmoil: NYCB's Tense Talks and Market Fallout"

New York Community Bancorp's decision to cut its dividend and increase cash reserves was influenced by pressure from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency due to concerns about potential loan losses in the commercial real estate sector. The bank's stock plummeted after the announcement, reflecting broader industry concerns about declining property values and borrower refinancing challenges. The move came as the bank's assets surpassed $100 billion, subjecting it to more stringent regulation, and followed the departure of two senior executives. The banking industry is facing increased scrutiny and regulatory pressure as banks navigate tiered regulations based on size and risk profile.

via Yahoo Finance|
#banking-turmoil#commercial-real-estate#dividends
economy2 years ago

California's Budget Deficit Soars to $32 Billion, Transit Funding at Risk

California Governor Gavin Newsom projects a budget deficit of $32 billion for the upcoming fiscal year, $9.3 billion more than his January estimate, due to the waning fortunes of the state's wealthiest residents and ongoing struggles with tech layoffs and banking turmoil. This marks the first time since Newsom took office in 2019 that the state's budget will swing into deficit.

via Bloomberg|
#banking-turmoil#budget-deficit#california
finance2 years ago

Fed Survey Reveals Banks Tightening Lending Standards Amid Economic Concerns.

The Federal Reserve's Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey shows that more banks are tightening their lending standards due to concerns about the credit quality of their loan portfolios, reduction in risk tolerance, and concerns about bank funding costs, liquidity position, and deposit outflows. The report also points to a sharp slowdown in demand for credit, which could lead to a potential credit crunch. The banking turmoil, which began in early March, has added to the stress in the sector, reigniting fears of a credit crunch for U.S. households. Mid-sized banks are struggling, in part, from higher interest rates, which the Fed raised rapidly over the past year from near zero to more than 5%.

via Fox Business|
#banking-turmoil#credit-crunch#federal-reserve
finance2 years ago

Experts Warn of Lingering Bank Turmoil and Impending Crisis

Bill Ackman, Jeffrey Gundlach, Mohamed El-Erian, and other high-profile investors and analysts have renewed their warnings about the US banking sector, stating that the banking turmoil is far from over. The collapse of four lenders in the past two months has caused chaos in the sector, leading to concerns about the stability of America's mid-sized banks. The recent fall of First Republic Bank and its subsequent takeover by JPMorgan has further fueled concerns about the sector's stability. The experts have raised doubts about Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell's suggestion that the worst of the banking turmoil is over.

via Markets Insider|
#banking-turmoil#bill-ackman#finance
finance2 years ago

Banking Turmoil Continues: First Republic Loses Billions in Deposits

First Republic's stock plummeted 49% after revealing an outflow of more than $100 billion in deposits in March, raising new questions about the fate of the San Francisco lender. The bank outlined its survival strategy, including increasing insured deposits, trimming borrowings, shrinking its balance sheet, reducing its workforce by 20-25%, and pursuing other strategic options, including a sale or raising more capital. The creation of a "bad bank" was also reported as a possibility.

via Yahoo Finance|
#banking-turmoil#deposit-outflows#finance
finance2 years ago

Banking Turmoil Continues: UBS Profits Hit, Credit Suisse Fallout Persists.

Investors are being reminded of the banking turmoil that occurred last month, with Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank failing. The Federal Reserve calmed nerves by allowing all lenders to borrow against bonds at face value. In Europe, Credit Suisse was absorbed by larger rival UBS when it was against the ropes. Brace for more jitters in the banking industry.

via Barron's|
#banking-turmoil#credit-suisse#federal-reserve
finance2 years ago

Fed considers impact of banking turmoil on interest rate decisions amidst inflation concerns.

The Federal Reserve is considering the impact of recent banking turmoil on its next interest rate moves, as it seeks to balance the need for economic growth with financial stability. The central bank is monitoring the situation closely and has indicated that it may adjust its policy if necessary to ensure that the financial system remains stable. The recent collapse of Archegos Capital Management and the near-collapse of Greensill Capital have raised concerns about the potential for systemic risk in the financial system.

via Financial Times|
#banking-turmoil#economic-impact#federal-reserve
finance2 years ago

"Experts Warn of Impending Credit Crunch in US"

The banking turmoil of March will lead to a credit crunch for "small-town America," according to veteran strategist David Roche. The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and two other small U.S. lenders last month triggered contagion fears that led to record outflows of deposits from smaller banks. Roche argued that central banks are "trying to do two things at once" and predicted that this eventually results in credit tightening, with fear transmitting to major commercial banks that receive fleeing assets and "don't want to be caught up in a systemic crisis" and will be more cautious on lending.

via CNBC|
#banking-turmoil#central-banks#credit-crunch
finance2 years ago

Credit crunch and recession fears rise for investors and consumers.

Investors are worried about a potential credit crunch hitting the US economy, which could trigger a recession. The recent collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank due to a tidal wave of withdrawals has sparked fears that regional US banks could also run into trouble. Elevated interest rates, which have played a part in SVB's demise by slashing the value of its bond portfolio, have fanned fears that other mid-sized and smaller lenders face similar risks, causing a flight of deposits. If lending dries up, that could weigh on the value of stocks, real estate, and other assets, and crimp overall demand — a recipe for a painful recession.

via Markets Insider|
#banking-turmoil#credit-crunch#finance
finance2 years ago

The Uncertain Future of Banking in the Wake of Recent Turmoil.

Despite the recent banking sector turmoil, demand for equities remains high, with MSCI's world stock index up 7% so far this year. However, bad omens for world stocks are building, including tighter credit, a manufacturing slowdown, and a yield curve inversion, which often signals a recession. While tech stocks have dominated gains so far this year, they may not be immune to a recession. The defensive tech trade could work in a shallow recession, but in a deep downturn, money managers may dump tech too.

via Reuters|
#banking-turmoil#credit-tightening#finance
business2 years ago

Commercial Real Estate Faces Impending Crash, Analysts Warn.

Analysts with Morgan Stanley and Elon Musk are warning of a potential crisis in the commercial real estate market, which is facing challenges due to a shift to remote work and banking turmoil. More than 50% of the $2.9 trillion in commercial mortgages will need to be renegotiated in the next 24 months when new lending rates are likely to be up by 350 to 450 basis points. Morgan Stanley analysts are forecasting a peak-to-trough commercial real estate price decline “of as much as 40%, worse than in the Great Financial Crisis.”

via Deseret News|
#banking-turmoil#business#commercial-real-estate
business2 years ago

Jamie Dimon warns of ongoing banking crisis repercussions.

Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, has blamed banking regulations for stoking the financial crisis, saying that government intervention in the banking industry has made it harder for banks to lend money and has led to increased volatility in the markets. Dimon also criticized the Federal Reserve's response to the crisis, saying that the central bank's policies have contributed to the current economic slowdown.

via Financial Times|
#banking-regulations#banking-turmoil#business
finance2 years ago

Treasury Yields Fluctuate Amidst Market Uncertainty

U.S. Treasury yields were slightly lower as investors remained cautiously optimistic that recent banking turmoil has settled. Markets have been processing a flurry of news from the global banking sector in recent weeks, along with what the latest round of interest rate hikes from the U.S., U.K. and EU mean for those economies. European banking stocks were higher as confidence continued to return to the sector and UBS announced it would bring back former CEO Sergio Ermotti to oversee its acquisition of Credit Suisse.

via CNBC|
#banking-turmoil#european-banking-stocks#finance