In CCAR, the Fed evaluates capital ratios under distressed financial and economic conditions, the plan to comply with Basel 3 capital requirements, and the capital planning process.
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Recent developments coming out of the European Union paint a picture of improving financial and economic conditions, to suggest the EU has turned the corner toward recovery from its sovereign debt crisis.
On Dexia, it was only on July 15 that the European Banking Authority disclosed that this retail and public-sector finance bank would have a ratio of core Tier One capital to assets of 10.4%, even after incurring notional losses from harsh simulated financial and economic conditions.
Deteriorating financial market and global economic conditions have fueled a host of questions, from what caused the crisis of confidence to how we can fix it and learn from it.
In a declining economy, intelligent investors allocate most of their funds into government debt and non-cyclical equities, examining carefully the economic and financial conditions of each corporation they consider including in their portfolio.
"The volatility and uncertainty in world financial markets and the repaid deterioration in global economic conditions made a 2008 a very challenging year for the banking industry in general, " the bank said.
"In consultation with the president, the secretary of the Treasury, on the recommendation of the Federal Reserve and FDIC, determined that open bank assistance was necessary to avoid serious adverse effects on economic conditions and financial stability, " FDIC chairwoman Sheila Bair said in statement.
"The region still faces very challenging economic and financial conditions, " Archer said.
Uncertainty in global economic and financial conditions poses a risk that consumers and businesses may defer purchases in response to negative financial events, which could negatively affect product demand and other related matters.
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While bank lending continues to contract, financial market conditions remain supportive of economic growth and the FOMC expects a gradual, moderate pace of recovery.
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