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1 day agoThe Quiet Rate Shift Powering One of This Year's Strongest Trades
U.S. banks benefit from higher interest rates, widening net interest margins and impacting earnings positively.
Bank stocks haven't exactly been the darlings of income investors over the past few years, for understandable reasons. Between regional banking stress, interest rate uncertainty, and regular overhang, the sector has traded at a discount compared to the broader market while many investors were also looking elsewhere for better yields. However, it's very possible that 2026 could be something of a turning point.