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“Among the largest banks, the capital ratios remain good and I don’t expect any serious problems . . . . among the large, internationally active banks that make up a very substantial part of our banking system.” quote by Ben Bernanke
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“Among the largest banks, the capital ratios remain good and I don’t expect any serious problems . . . . among the large, internationally active banks that make up a very substantial part of our banking system.”

Ben Bernanke

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Source Testimony: Congressional hearing, 2022

Large banks have solid capital ratios; serious problems unlikely.

In simple terms: Big banks are financially stable.

Key Takeaway

Trust in banking stability.

Themes

finance banking stability regulation

Mood

cautious analytical

Type

economic informative

When to use this quote

  • investment decisions
  • policy making
  • economic forecasting

Key Concepts

risk management macro‑economics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What risks could threaten stability?
  • How to monitor bank health?
A Different Perspective

Unexpected shocks could still arise.

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