Regional bank stocks jump as softer inflation data cools rate-hike fears

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Shares of several regional banks rose sharply in afternoon trading after softer-than-expected inflation data reduced expectations for further Federal Reserve interest rate hikes. Lake City Bank gained 3.5%, First Hawaiian Bank rose 3.3%, First Financial Bankshares added 3.1%, and both First Financial Bancorp and Customers Bancorp climbed 3.7%. The moves followed a June CPI reading of 3.5% and lower-than-expected producer prices, which bolstered investor confidence that inflationary pressures may be easing. A more stable rate environment is generally favorable for regional banks, potentially alleviating funding pressures and supporting lending activity, while strong second-quarter earnings from major financial institutions offered a bullish read-through for smaller lenders.

Customers Bancorp, Inc. ▲

First Financial Bancorp ▲

First Financial Bankshares Inc ▲

First Hawaiian Inc ▲

Lakeland Financial Corporation ▲

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First Financial Bancorp

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Softer inflation data reduces rate-hike fears, easing funding pressures and supporting lending for regional banks.

First Financial Bankshares Inc

▲ PositiveMonetaryrelevance

Softer inflation data reduces rate-hike fears, easing funding pressures and supporting lending for regional banks.

First Hawaiian Inc

▲ PositiveMonetaryrelevance

Softer inflation data reduces rate-hike fears, easing funding pressures and supporting lending for regional banks.

Lakeland Financial Corporation

▲ PositiveMonetaryrelevance

Softer inflation data reduces rate-hike fears, easing funding pressures and supporting lending for regional banks.

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Customers Bancorp, Inc.

▲ PositiveMonetaryrelevance

Softer inflation data reduces rate-hike fears, easing funding pressures and supporting lending for regional banks.