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Profits and balance sheet developments at U.S. commercial banks in 2008


Abstract: Reviews recent developments in the balance sheets and in the profitability of U.S. commercial banks. The article discusses how developments in the U.S. banking industry in 2008 and early 2009 were related to changes in financial markets and in the broader economy.

Keywords: Bank profits; Banks and banking;

https://doi.org/10.17016/bulletin.2009.95-6

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Provider: Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (U.S.)

Part of Series: Federal Reserve Bulletin

Publication Date: 2009

Volume: 95

Issue: 6