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US financial system resilient despite challenges, says Fed Governor

EditorVenkatesh Jartarkar
Published 11/06/2023, 11:52 AM
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Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook emphasized the resilience of the U.S. financial system in a speech at Duke University on Monday. Cook highlighted several key factors contributing to this robustness, including modest household debt levels primarily owned by individuals with strong credit histories or considerable home equity.

She also noted the historic highs of business debt but assured that companies' robust profits ensure their capacity to meet obligations. Banks and other financial institutions are maintaining a financial buffer often exceeding regulatory requirements, even amidst deposit volatility that followed the failure of Silicon Valley Bank earlier this year.

However, Cook did not overlook the persisting risks. High leverage among private hedge funds serving retail clients poses a significant risk to the financial system. Commercial real estate entities are also under lending risks due to reduced office space demand since the onset of the pandemic, and rising long-term bond yields have been detached from expectations of higher near-term policy rates.

Despite these challenges and unexpected hurdles such as Silicon Valley Bank's collapse, Cook reassured listeners that the Federal Reserve remains vigilant for emerging vulnerabilities. She stressed the central bank's commitment to fortifying the financial system's resilience against potential shocks. The speech serves as a reminder of the complexities and dynamics of managing a robust and secure national financial infrastructure amidst economic uncertainties.

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