Banks use their capital and expertise to help businesses grow while offering consumers essential financial products like mortgages and credit cards. Still, investors are uneasy as banks face challenges from credit quality concerns and potential regulatory changes.
These doubts have caused the industry to lag recently as banking stocks have collectively shed 7.8% over the past six months. This drawdown is a far cry from the S&P 500’s 5.3% ascent.
The Russell 2000 (^RUT) is packed with potential breakout stocks, thanks to its focus on smaller companies with high growth potential.
However, smaller size also means these businesses often lack the resilience and financial flexibility of large-cap firms, making careful selection crucial.
The global financial markets are grappling with a growing sense of unease as recent economic data points to a troubling confluence of high inflation and sluggish growth, rekindling fears of stagflation. Weaker-than-expected figures from key indicators, including the ISM Services index, the latest jobs report, and the US trade deficit,
