BofA's Ken Lewis Sees Crisis 'Abating', But Says Banking Has 'Some Way to Go' to Recover

November 10, 2009 8:21 AM EST

Speaking to investors and analysts at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Banking and Financial Services Conference, BofA's (NYSE: BAC) Ken Lewis has made some interesting comments:

  • believes the financial crisis is "abating" and that the "long recession" is finally coming to an end
  • believes there is reason to be "cautiously optimistic", but calls the recovery "very fragile"
  • sees "some way to go" for banking to recover
  • BofA is keeping its "head above water" this year
  • calls the banks capital position "more than adequate"
  • sees rates rising in 2010
In the pre-market trading session, shares of BofA are currently up 0.3% to around $15.83.


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