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Bank earnings

Bank earnings return: how far will the Fed go?

After a hawkish 2022, will the pace of rate hikes slow this year – and how will banks be affected? Which direction do you think JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, Bank of America and more will go?

Will Fed hikes ease this year as recessionary pressures mount?
Fed must balance inflation control with a stalling economy
Will rate increases boost banks’ bottom lines – or reduce demand for loans?
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Banking on a bounce back for bank stocks?

Earnings season for banks is back, and all eyes are on the global heavyweights such as Barclays, HSBC, JP Morgan and Morgan Stanley as we emerge from the pandemic and the global economy forges a path to recovery.

While the Bank of England and Federal Reserve have kept interest rates unchanged, they could be forced into action in 2022 if inflation continues to rise. However, forecasts for the likes of Citibank, Lloyds and HSBC look strong so some positive reports for the banking sector could allay fears of another economic downturn.

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How do I trade earnings season?

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Can I short bank stocks?

If you think a bank is going to miss estimates and fall in value, you can short it by selling its stock instead of buying it. With your FOREX.com account, simply select ‘sell’ instead of ‘buy’ in the platform.