The Fed has been shrinking its pile of securities and Treasurys, but it still needs them to keep the economy’s plumbing in order.

Two regional banks filed lawsuits claiming they were the victim of loan fraud this week. Still, most regional banks are doing well — mainly thanks to commercial real estate lending.

If the economy goes south, it could affect the ability of working people to continue making payments. And that could affect the banks’ bottom lines.

Hint: a more relaxed regulatory environment.

And they're adding premium perks to justify the price.

Bankers are becoming concerned about some borrowers' ability to repay. As a result, many are taking a harder look at the loans they make.

Senator Ted Cruz says it would. But experts on the Fed disagree.

But the big banks whose investments made a difference won’t talk about it.

Those losses have stayed elevated ever since the Federal Reserve started raising interest rates.

Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan and other prominent names beat earnings forecasts. The Federal Reserve and volatile markets are giving them a boost.