Deal volume climbs, "mega" deals push transaction value to new heights
Stable economic growth seen boosting bank profits, asset quality
U.S. government shutdown likely to hamper data collection for months
Job market, social fabric facing further stress from shuttered U.S. government
Proxy advisory firms consults on planned changes to benchmark policies
Looming slowdown, trade uncertainty, hidden risks cloud credit picture
Trade tensions, geopolitical worries weighing on loan demand, underwriting
U.S. banks well armed for credit stress, but confidence can be fragile: DBRS
Amid policy shift, policymakers scrap focus on climate-related risks
Halting progress on post-crisis measures raises stability risks