Q4 Outlook for U.S. Commercial Banks – Rates, Regulation and Policy at the Forefront

Net interest margins should trough soon, but the pace of relief will be dependent on how quickly banks can lower their deposit costs as the Federal Reserve begins easing monetary policy. While the Fed’s pivot could help reduce concerns over deteriorating credit quality, interest rates would need to move notably lower to silence the Street’s fears, particularly over banks’ exposure to commercial real estate. Meanwhile, if history is a guide, the results of the US presidential election in November could dramatically shift the regulatory landscape regarding banks.

During this webinar, Nathan Stovall, Director of FIG Research will present S&P Global Market Intelligence's proprietary projections for commercial bank performance and discuss how the outcome of the US Presidential election could impact the operating and regulatory environment for banks with three leading bank policy advocates and analysts.