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How Fed's Monetary Policy Impacts Mortgage Rates and Borrowing Costs
Capital, Risk & Assets How Fed's Monetary Policy Impacts Mortgage Rates and Borrowing Costs

The U.S. Federal Reserve (the Fed) plays a crucial role in shaping the nation's economic conditions, including the landscape for mortgage rates and borrowing costs. Through its monetary policy actions, the Fed influences various facets of the economy, which in turn affect the interest rates on

September 19, 2024
Is the Rise in HVCRE Loans Indicating Market Confidence or Hidden Risks?
Capital, Risk & Assets Is the Rise in HVCRE Loans Indicating Market Confidence or Hidden Risks?

The most recent data from S&P Global Market Intelligence has spotlighted a significant trend in the U.S. banking sector: a notable rise in high-volatility commercial real estate (HVCRE) loans. This development brings into focus the dichotomy of market confidence versus the possible hidden risks

September 19, 2024
Will the Fed's Interest Rate Cut Spark Economic Growth and Stability?
Capital, Risk & Assets Will the Fed's Interest Rate Cut Spark Economic Growth and Stability?

For the first time in four years, the Federal Reserve is poised to cut interest rates, marking a significant departure from a historically long period of rate hikes. This anticipated reduction, set to bring the benchmark rate down from 5.25-5.5%, comes against a backdrop of growing concerns about

September 18, 2024
How Are Iranian Banks Boosting Innovation with Increased Loans?
Capital, Risk & Assets How Are Iranian Banks Boosting Innovation with Increased Loans?

In a significant push towards supporting innovation, the Iranian banking system has seen a substantial increase in loans extended to knowledge-based firms. Over the first four months of the current Iranian calendar year, which spans from March 20 to July 21, banks provided 927 trillion rials

September 10, 2024
How Did RCBC Achieve Robust Financial Growth in Early 2024?
Capital, Risk & Assets How Did RCBC Achieve Robust Financial Growth in Early 2024?

In the first half of 2024, Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC), a leading financial institution based in the Philippines, demonstrated remarkable financial growth, reporting a significant net income of PHP 4.5 billion (approximately $79.87 million) during this period. This achievement was

August 22, 2024
How Are Shadow Banks Impacting Traditional Financial Institutions?
Capital, Risk & Assets How Are Shadow Banks Impacting Traditional Financial Institutions?

The financial landscape is evolving rapidly, driven by technological advancements and changing regulatory environments. One of the significant changes in recent years is the rise of shadow banking—financial activities conducted by non-bank entities, often outside traditional regulatory frameworks. T

August 21, 2024
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