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Fed Stress Test: Major US Banks Can Absorb $708 Billion in Losses Amid Severe Recession

The Federal Reserve's annual stress test revealed that 32 major U.S. banks could absorb over $708 billion in losses during a severe global recession, maintaining lending capacity. Despite positive results, the findings will not immediately alter capital requirements as regulators rework the methodology, with industry focus shifting to the upcoming Basel III Endgame proposal.