First Republic Bank's Credit Downgrade Sparks Deposit Flight Concerns

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First Republic Bank's Credit Downgrade Sparks Deposit Flight Concerns
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First Republic Bank has been downgraded to 'junk' status by S&P Global Ratings due to concerns over further deposit flight that could hurt its profitability. The bank's deposit base is more concentrated than most large regional banks, with a portion above the FDIC's $250,000 threshold at risk of withdrawal. Fitch also downgraded the bank's debt rating.

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