Following the 2008 demise of Lehman Brothers and the ensuing financial meltdown, US regulators required major banks to hold additional capital in case of trouble. US and European authorities also organize regular “stress tests” designed to uncover vulnerabilities at the largest banks.
Yen edges up as traders push back Fed rate hike bets
The yen slightly appreciated against the dollar, seemingly unfazed by disappointing Japanese GDP results. Market participants have begun to adjust their forecasts, pushing back the
August 17, 2026