Regional banks have received merciless scrutiny since the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank on March 10. Uninsured deposits and cash levels have been weighed—and where they’re found wanting, bank stocks have been cut in half.
The next worry for regional banks could be commercial real estate. Postpandemic changes in how we work and shop are leaving vacancies across the country. If a recession arrives, experts warn, large numbers of property owners could default on their loans.
Source: https://www.barrons.com/articles/banks-commercial-real-estate-68eb5b75?siteid=yhoof2&yptr=yahoo