November 25, 2008: Numbers released by the FDIC today show that the "bank watch list" grew to include 171 institutions, its largest total since 1995. However, a mere 2% of FDIC-regulated banks are now on its watch list, compared to about 10% in the late 1980s.

Banks also reported their lowest quarterly net income since 1990, as one in five bank recored a net loss for the third quarter 2008.CNNMoney: Problem banks rise to 13-year high (November 25, 2008)

1. The FDIC does not publish the names or ratings of the banks that are on the "Watch List"FDIC: Bank Rating Services
2. 117 Banks on the watch list as of August 27, 2008ABC Action News: FDIC bank 'watch list' grows (August 27, 2008)
3. 9 U.S. banks have failed so far this year as of August