最新报道:Wall Street analysts predict regional bank stocks may narrow the performance gap with large-cap peers in the coming months, citing improving loan growth and net interest margins. Key factors include stabilizing deposit costs, stronger commercial lending demand, and potential Fed rate cuts later this year. While regional banks still trade at a discount to money-center banks, analysts note their relative valuations appear attractive given earnings growth potential. However, risks remain around commercial real estate exposures and potential economic slowdown. Several regional banks have outperformed recently, with the KBW Regional Banking Index up 15% year-to-date versus 8% for large-cap banks.