Brighter earnings prospects underpin growing optimism, survey finds
Net interest margins shrink as loans contract, deposit costs rise
U.S. and Canada lead the way in global deal value
Business bankruptcies reach highest level in the past year
Credit conditions expected to improve, but risks abound, S&P says
Banks should track social media as a liquidity risk factor, rating agency says
Risk-transfer vehicles to perform better now than in financial crisis
Growth forecast revised up, rate cuts still slated for second half
Uptake likely to be limited, cushioning impact on banks
Financial strains continue amid high rates, but recession risk receding