Banking Stocks Plunge Amid Tariff Woes, Recession Fears

Amid escalating fears of a recession triggered by new tariff policies, major U.S. bank stocks have experienced significant declines in today’s trading session. This has raised alarm bells across the financial sector, with analysts predicting potential inflation and a squeeze on real incomes.

Notably, the Federal Reserve’s recession indicators are showing troubling signals reminiscent of the 2008 financial crisis, adding to the growing economic unease.

Sweeping Tariffs Send Shockwaves Through Banking Sector

The recent announcement of sweeping tariffs has sent shockwaves through the U.S. banking sector, with major institutions like Citigroup (NYSE: C), Bank of America (NYSE: BAC), and Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) witnessing notable stock declines.

These developments have heightened concerns about a looming recession, as the Federal Reserve’s recession indicators show rapid deterioration, akin to the early stages of the 2008 financial crisis.

JPMorgan increased the predicted risk of a U.S. and global recession to 60%, attributing this to the impact of the tariffs. Analysts are warning that these economic policies could lead to inflation, further squeezing real incomes and potentially triggering a vicious cycle of economic decline.

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Banking Stocks Plunge as Tariffs Change Macro Conditions

Amid the economic turmoil, individual bank stocks have shown significant volatility. Citigroup’s stock, for instance, opened at $60.25 and plummeted to a low of $57.89, and currently trading at $58.12.

Similarly, Morgan Stanley’s shares opened at $101.54 and fell to $99.87, with a current price of $100.39. Bank of America’s stock also faced declines, opening at $35.29 and currently priced at $34.68. Goldman Sachs saw its shares open at $487.00 and now standing at $475.64.

Disclaimer: The author does not hold or have a position in any securities discussed in the article. All stock prices were quoted at the time of writing.