The Federal Reserve’s latest stress test shows that all top 23 Banks have enough capital on hand to absorb losses and continue lending

The Federal Reserve's latest stress test shows that all top 23 Banks have enough capital on hand to absorb losses and continue lending even if unemployment were to hit 10% and the stock market were to plunge 45%.

The projected losses for these banks under a worst-case scenario would be $541 billion, but the banks' capital reserves, which act as safety nets, remain well above the Fed's minimum requirement.

The Fed also noted that the results do not mean that banks are immune to risk. The stress test results are a positive sign for the banking system, but it is important to remember that the test is just one way to measure risk.

The Fed is considering making the stress tests more rigorous in the future, and it is also looking at ways to make sure that banks are prepared for new types of risks, such as those posed by climate change.