Europe’s banks have very little room to absorb shocks

Skyline banks Frankfurt. Photo by Matthias Münning on Unsplash
Skyline banks Frankfurt. Photo by Matthias Münning on Unsplash
Europe’s banks are heading into 2026 with solid balance sheets, but with less room for error. After an unusually long credit cycle, risks are building just as the economic environment becomes more uncertain, according to Scope Ratings’ European Bank Outlook 2026.
To read this article, you need a subscription to Investment Officer. If you don't have a subscription yet, click on 'Subscribe' to see the various subscription options.