Rising Interest Rates news and trends

Slowing Loan Growth Expected to Squeeze Big US Banks’ Profits
Banking // October 09, 2023

The big U.S. banks are reportedly facing a slowdown in lending growth due to rising interest rates, and it is expected to hurt their profits. Net interest income, a key driver of earnings for banks, has been boosted by the Federal Reserve’s benchmark rate hikes...

Business Bankruptcies Rise 17% in August Due to Interest Rates
Economy // September 05, 2023

Business bankruptcies reportedly experienced a sharp increase in August, with more companies seeking court protection from their creditors. This rise can be attributed to rising interest rates and various economic headwinds, Bloomberg reported Tuesday (Sept. 5). Commercial bankruptcies rose by nearly 17% in August compared to July,...

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Santander Aims to Double Business in US Investment Banking

November 09, 2023
Santander, Spain’s largest bank, is set to expand its corporate banking presence in the United States. Speaking Thursday (Nov. 9) at the Reuters NEXT conference in New York, Banco Santander Executive Chair Ana Botin said the bank’s strategy will focus on renewable finance, auto lending and wealth management as it aims to outperform its competitors in a […]

Slowing Loan Growth Expected to Squeeze Big US Banks’ Profits

October 09, 2023
The big U.S. banks are reportedly facing a slowdown in lending growth due to rising interest rates, and it is expected to hurt their profits. Net interest income, a key...