Tag Archives: Stress

By Pete Schroeder WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Federal Reserve announced on Thursday how much each large bank that underwent the most recent stress test will have to hold on their books as capital cushions. The capital requirements for each of the 34 banks are based on how well each firm performed in the June test, and will take effect on Oct. 1. Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley were directed to hold the largest amount of capital to guard against losses, facing ratios of 13.4% and 13.2%,… Source link

The IRS is under serious stress — what does that mean for your refund? If you’ve ever had trouble staying on top of your paperwork, you’re probably still doing great compared to the IRS. Along with a serious backlog of unprocessed returns and yet more stimulus checks to send out, the tax agency is now under the microscope for their falling audit rates as it struggles to keep up with its increased workload. As Biden considers big tax hikes, a new report is putting a spotlight on how the… Source link

WASHINGTON, D.C., Dec. 2, 2020 — A man wearing a face mask walks past the U.S. Federal Reserve in Washington, D.C., the United States, on Dec. 2, 2020. Most Federal Reserve districts reported that firms’ outlooks remained positive, but “optimism has waned,” as COVID-19 cases continue to spike, the U.S. Fed said in its latest Beige Book released on Wednesday. (Photo by Liu Jie/Xinhua via Getty) (Xinhua/Liu Jie via Getty Images) The Federal Reserve on Friday loosened its restrictions on share… Source link

TipRanks Raymond James: These 3 Stocks Are Poised to Surge by Over 80% We’re a little over one week past the Presidential election, and the market reaction shows that that investors are pleased. While the election margins were razor thin, the will of the voters came through: they rejected Donald Trump, and his brash, in-your-face style, but they also rejected the Democratic Party on policy; the Dems lost seats in the House, will likely not take control of the Senate, and also lost ground at… Source link