Predicting Bank Performance with Declining Rates
South State Correspondent
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Most community bankers we talk believe they will get a boost to bank performance with declining short-term rates. The thinking is that a lower Fed Funds rate will mitigate credit risk, spur loan demand and potentially soften competition for deposits, leading to wider NIM and more profitability. Unfortunately, the empirical evidence shows otherwise.
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