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First Republic Bank Is a Problem With No Easy Solution
It would be hard to find a buyer or create another rescue plan, but a regulatory seizure would bring its own set of problems.
10- and 30-year Treasury yields rise by most in more than a week, paring Tuesday’s steep decline
Treasury yields end mostly higher on Wednesday, as traders consider the Federal Reserve's most likely next steps at its May 2-3 policy meeting.
First Republic’s Catch-22
The bank’s rescuers from March have reasons to keep ponying up, but a solution will still be devilishly hard to reach.
Deposit drops at First Republic and other banks merit a close look for systemic cracks, ex-Fed officials say
Regulators should keep an eye on shortfalls at First Republic and other banks in order to keep the banking system healthy, Sarah Bloom Raksin and Daniel Tarullo said.
Track How U.S. Banks Are Faring in First-Quarter Earnings
The industry is under stress it hasn’t seen in years. The Wall Street Journal breaks down the reports to give you a glimpse into the vault.
PacWest stock surges 14% as bank says deposits have been building in recent weeks
Shares of PacWest Bancorp shot 14% higher in Tuesday's aftermarket trading after the regional bank disclosed a rise in deposits in recent weeks.
The Easy-Money Lesson of First Republic Bank
Near-zero rates tempted the bank into a risky business lending model.
First Republic Bank Shares Sink More Than 40% After Earnings Report
First Republic Bank shares fell sharply Tuesday, a day after it reported first-quarter results that showed a deposit hemorrhage that was worse than expected.
Stocks fall worldwide on U.S. recession, banking and debt-ceiling risks
Equities drop in the U.S., Asia and Europe as a combination of recession, banking, and debt-ceiling risks facing the world's largest economy come together.
Treasury yields drop by most in a month after First Republic reignites banking worries
Treasury yields fall on Tuesday as revived concerns about the U.S. banking sector boost the attractiveness of most government debt.
Oil prices end more than 2% lower after back-to-back gains
Oil futures end lower Tuesday, with prices down by more than 2%, with traders focused on the prospects for energy demand.
First Republic’s stock rocked as Wall Street braces for profit headwinds
First Republic's deposit outflows have increased the bank's cost of borrowing to cover withdrawals, eating into profits, analysts say.
Investors file suit against First Republic and KPMG for alleged misrepresentations
City of Hollywood Police Officers' Retirement System has filed a complaint in federal court against First Republic and KPMG for alleged securities-law violations.
This type of bonds may be better buy than stocks for rest of year. Here’s why
Municipal bonds might perform better than stocks if the Fed decides to keep its key interest rate steady but elevated for the rest of year, says Nuveen.
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