Posted 4/12/2024, 1:38:24 PM
Big Banks Report Mixed Q1 Earnings as Rates Rise, Economy Faces Uncertainty
- JPMorgan missed estimates on net interest income, raising questions about their ability to continue charging high rates amid competition
- Citi is in the midst of a major restructuring, cutting jobs and costs to fund transformation investments
- Wells Fargo disappointed with declines in net interest income and higher expenses, though saw strong investment banking revenues
- Banks cite "significant uncertain forces" in the global economy, though largely not outright predicting recessions
- Higher interest rates are leading to declines in low/no interest deposits at banks like Wells Fargo as customers seek better yields