The U.S. Federal Reserve said on Wednesday that 32 of the nation’s largest banks are well-positioned to weather a severe economic downturn and continue lending, as firms could absorb over $700 billion in hypothetical losses and remain above minimum capital requirements.

The Fed's annual exercise comes at a pivotal moment for bank regulation because, unlike previous years, the results will not affect capital requirements.

The Federal Reserve's 2026 stress test confirms all 32 major US banks can withstand a severe recession with capital above requirements, with buffers frozen

Reguladores instituíram testes de estresse anuais após a crise financeira de 2008-2009, para avaliar a saúde dos bancos e identificar áreas de risco em condições econômicas…

All 32 US banks passed the Federal Reserve's 2026 stress test, clearing the way for increased dividends and share buybacks despite $708 billion in projected

All 32 US banks passed the Fed's 2026 stress tests, absorbing over $700B in hypothetical losses. JPMorgan hiked its dividend to $1.65 per share.

The U.S. Federal Reserve said on Wednesday that 32 of the nation’s largest banks are well-positioned to weather a severe economic downturn and continue lending, as firms could…

Major U.S. banks are well prepared and resourced to deal with a severe recession and continue lending to households and businesses, the Federal Reserve said on June 24.