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How Lower Interest Rates Could Impact North America’s Banks

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How Lower Interest Rates Could Impact North America’s Banks

Author: Richard Fisher

August 7, 2024

AGF Investment’s Senior Analyst Richard Fisher talks U.S. banks earnings and what lower interest rates could mean for future profitability.

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Richard Fisher

Richard Fisher, M.A. (Econ.)

Portfolio Manager

AGF Investments Inc.

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