Derivatives exposures at eight major US banks reached $1.82 trillion in the second quarter of 2026, a 7% increase from the previous quarter and the largest proportional rise since 2016. This marks a decade-high level for these exposures.
Increased derivatives exposure at major banks can amplify systemic risk, as these complex financial instruments can magnify losses during periods of market stress.
Derivatives exposures at the largest US dealers reached their highest level in nearly 10 years in the second quarter of 2026. Aggregate derivatives exposures at the eight US global systemically important banks (G-Sibs) grew from $1.7 trillion in Q1 2026 to $1.82 trillion in Q2. This figure marked a 7% rise and the largest proportional increase since at least 2016, the first year for which public data is available.
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