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CNBC — Technology · October 24, 2026 · On the brief until November 7, 2026

AI agents could disrupt bank deposits. Why Wall Street may be overreacting

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Wall Street sold off bank stocks over fears that AI agents could help customers move deposits to higher yields. Bank executives counter that consumers do not trust automated tools to handle their accounts. If these agents increase customer movement, lenders will have to pay higher interest rates to keep savings.

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