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Bank stress tests highlight Italy risks

The EU bank stress tests suggest that even in a severe economic downturn, the region’s largest lenders would remain solvent. That said, the EBA’s very pessimistic “adverse scenario” might still be too bullish if the situation in Italy escalates.

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