U.S. banks’ fourth-quarter 2023 earnings demonstrated continued pressure on funding costs and minimal slippage in credit quality. The Street largely took the results in stride, but management teams were hopeful that net interest margin pressure could subside in the second half of 2024 and credit quality would hold up in the face of a higher for longer rate environment, according to Gerard Cassidy, co-head of global financials research at RBC Capital Markets. In the episode, the veteran analyst said he shares that optimistic outlook and believes the current environment is more similar to 1995 when the U.S. economy digested sharp rate hikes by the Federal Reserve and likely will not result in a severe downturn like some investors fear. Cassidy believes bank stocks are a show me story but does see further catalysts on the horizon. The analyst also offered his outlook for bank M&A activity.
Ep 27 - Looking for the cream of the crop in bank stocks
Ep 26 - Financial consumer watchdog's powerful investigative tool faces overhaul
Ep 25 - Wake up savers, watch out banks - CDs back in vogue
Ep 24 - De novos are back, get ready for more
Ep 23 - As more banks reach for yield, advisers urge caution
Ep 22 - Blockchain reality check
Ep 21 - US bank investors finding winners in deposit-rich franchises
Ep 20 - Accounting change will hit U.S. banks' capital but could prepare them for next downturn
Ep 19 - Using festivals, coworking spaces to reach customers without branches
Ep 18 - Tax Reform Opens the Door For Fiercer Bank Competition
Ep 17 - Accounting change could create $70 billion capital hit for banks
Ep 16 - Tax reform to add another wrinkle to bank M&A
Ep 15- Loan yield pressure limiting tax reform boost for US community banks
Ep 14 - An activist's view of US banks
Ep 13 - Good times rolling in bank IPO market
Ep 12 - Bank valuations looking rich amid weaker loan growth
Ep 11 - Where are we in the credit cycle, banks crossing over with fintech
Ep 10 - Bankers shouldn't get too comfortable with their deposit bases
Ep 9 - Looking for value in bank stocks with KBW's CEO
Ep 8 - Harvey hits Big Oil but banks, insurers should weather the storm
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