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Community Banker Sentiment Dips to Lowest Level Since Tracking Began in 2019

April 12, 2023 Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) Season 2023 Episode 3

CSBS Chief Economist Tom Siems shares findings from the most recent CSBS Community Bank Sentiment Index, an index derived from quarterly polling of community bankers across the nation. 

We discuss community bankers' lowest sentiment reading since the start of measurement and what is driving it. Plus, we explore what makes the Community Bank Sentiment Index unique compared to other indicators used by economists.