Moody's changes outlook on US banking system to stable from negative

BY Reuters | CORPORATE | 10/21/24 07:18 PM EDT

(Reuters) - Ratings agency Moody's on Monday changed its outlook on the United States' banking system to stable from negative, saying that the change reflects expectations that interest rate cuts and sustained moderate economic growth will stabilize bank asset quality and drive profitability.

(Reporting by Rishabh Jaiswal in Bengaluru; Editing by Sandra Maler)

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