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Central BanksUpdated•Originally published 27 June 2026•Updated 28 June 2026•
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All 32 US banks pass Fed stress test amid severe downturn scenario

Digital collage of a man in a suit, the Federal Reserve seal, and a shield reading 'Stress Test Passed'.

Key Facts

1All 32 largest US banks passed the Federal Reserve's annual stress test on June 24, 2026.
2The hypothetical scenario included unemployment rising to 10%, commercial real estate prices falling 39%, home prices dropping 30%, and roughly $708 billion in total losses.

In a test underscoring the resilience of the banking sector amid economic headwinds, the Federal Reserve announced on June 24, 2026 that all 32 major US banks passed its annual stress test. The hypothetical scenario assumed unemployment rising to 10%, commercial real estate prices falling 39%, home prices dropping 30%, and total losses of approximately $708 billion.

The stress test is an annual supervisory exercise to assess bank capital adequacy under adverse conditions. Results met analyst expectations, reinforcing confidence in the stability of the US financial system. However, the outcome does not alter the monetary policy outlook, which remains driven by upcoming inflation and employment data.

Markets showed little reaction to the announcement as the result was widely anticipated. Looking ahead, traders will focus on upcoming inflation readings and Fed speakers, including the June 22 speech by Governor Waller, for policy clues. Attention will also turn to second-quarter earnings reports from major banks.