There’s increasing concern in the U.S. banking sector regarding potential downgrades to their credit ratings, with even prominent institutions like J.P. Morgan Chase potentially affected, according to Fitch Ratings analyst Chris Wolfe during a CNBC appearance. In June, Fitch adjusted the U.S. banking sector’s operational environment score from “AA” to “AA-” due to a combination […]
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