We analyze the profitability of FX swaps used by the central bank of Brazil to shed light on the rationale for FX …

. A sensitivity analysis suggests that the COVID-19 shock will have a substantial impact on firms' profitability …

The profitability of Italian banks depends, among other factors, on the strength of the ongoing economic recovery, the … resolving nonperforming loans (NPLs) and to foster banking sector consolidation. Improved profitability would enable banks to … smaller banks face profitability pressures, even under favorable assumptions. There is thus a need to push ahead decisively on …

. Among other potential side effects, negative rates could weaken banks' profitability by reducing net interest income, their …

We analyze how bank profitability impacts financial stability from both theoretical and empirical perspectives. We … first develop a theoretical model of the relationship between bank profitability and financial stability by exploring the … empirical determinants of bank risks and profitability, and how the level and the source of bank profitability affect risks for …

The paper investigates EU banks' profitability through the recent financial cycle using banklevel balance sheet and …, such as higher reliance on fees and commission income, were associated with better profitability post-crisis …