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Bank stocks pop after Fed releases ‘easier’ 2025 stress test

Last updated: February 8, 2025 9:24 pm
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Bank shares saw a significant increase on Thursday following the release of the Federal Reserve’s parameters for its annual industry stress test. The 2025 stress test scenarios showed smaller hypothetical shocks to the U.S. economy compared to previous years, easing concerns among investors.

While the 2025 stress test remains challenging, with projections of U.S. joblessness reaching 10% and a 33% drop in home prices, it also includes smaller spikes in unemployment and smaller declines in stock and real estate values. According to Jason Goldberg of Barclays, these scenarios are considered to be easier than in the past two years.

In response to the release of the 2025 stress test parameters, the Fed announced that it would take steps to reduce the volatility of stress test results and improve model transparency. This move was welcomed by investors and industry analysts, as it provides a clearer picture of how banks will perform under stress conditions.

Following the news, shares of major banks such as Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and Bank of America all saw gains. Big banks outperformed smaller lenders, with the KBW Bank Index rising 1.2% compared to the 0.9% gain of the S&P Regional Banking ETF.

The changes in the stress test scenarios have reinforced the belief among Wall Street analysts that big U.S. banks will face a more favorable regulatory environment under the current administration. The annual stress tests have long been criticized for their opacity and perceived unfairness, leading to industry trade groups suing the Fed over the exam in December.

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With the 2025 stress test scenarios being less challenging and more predictable, banks could potentially hold smaller capital cushions later in the year. Bank of America analyst Ebrahim Poonawala noted that this could lead to regulatory relief for banks, as the shift towards a balanced, transparent, and predictable regulatory regime becomes more apparent.

Overall, the release of the 2025 stress test parameters has provided some relief to investors and banks alike. The focus now shifts to how banks will perform under these revised scenarios and what implications this might have for the industry as a whole.

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