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Morningstar DBRS: Impact of Middle East Crisis on Banks and Asset Managers Currently Manageable

Published March 4, 2026, 09:14
Morningstar DBRS: Impact of Middle East Crisis on Banks and Asset Managers Currently Manageable

Rating agency Morningstar DBRS assesses that the impact of the Middle East crisis on international banks and asset managers is currently manageable. Large banking organizations have limited direct exposure to the region, but effects may materialize through macroeconomic channels, impacting economic growth and loan portfolio quality. A prolonged crisis could lead banks to increase loan loss provisions and global growth to slow. Asset managers have limited direct exposure, but investment initiatives may be delayed. The main risks lie in the macroeconomy and potential slowdown in global growth.