Wall Street's bank capital victory in sight but hurdles remain

U.S. regulators under President Trump are set to unveil softened draft capital rules this week, a development that should ease capital pressure for large Wall Street banks. The proposal is a net positive for banks' capital planning and potential returns, but it still faces technical revisions and political opposition that could change the final outcome.

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U.S. regulators under President Trump are set to unveil softened draft capital rules this week, a development that should ease capital pressure for large Wall Street banks. The proposal is a net positive for banks' capital planning and potential returns, but it still faces technical revisions and political opposition that could change the final outcome.