Rate environment remains the key downside risk to credit card sector's outlook
Strong quarter for wealth management helps bank return to profitability
Net interest margins tight, loan growth weak in first quarter, DBRS says
Merger activity subdued, but the benefits of scale only continue to grow
Earnings hurt by declining property values, rising credit losses
Underwriting activity expected to pick up monetary policy eases, DBRS says
Rising refinancing risk, weaker valuations portend further loan losses
Banks, insurers tend to benefit from higher rates even as financial stress builds, rating agencies say
Ailing sector poses a headwind to earnings, threat to credit quality
Disruption to key global shipping lanes has varied credit impacts, DBRS says