It's not just regional banks but larger lenders, such as JPMorgan and Bank of America facing uncertainty if interest rates stay higher for longer, analysts at Fitch and Moody's said
Mortgage rates could come under more pressure as Fitch Ratings downgrades US debt over concerns about rising deficits and ongoing debt ceiling showdowns
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