Earnings
The January 2026 earnings kickoff for the nation’s largest lenders has revealed a United States economy that remains remarkably resilient, even as it navigates the transition to a post-inflationary "soft landing." As JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM) and Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) reported their fourth-quarter 2025 results mid-month,
Federal Reserve
In a move that underscored the complexity of the current "Great Normalization" era, the Federal Reserve concluded its first meeting of 2026 by electing to hold the federal funds rate steady at the 3.5%–3.75% range. This decision, announced today, January 28, 2026, marks a definitive
Rick Rieder
The global financial community is bracing for a tectonic shift in monetary policy as President Trump prepares to announce his nominee for the next Chair of the Federal Reserve. Following a series of high-profile meetings at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, the race to succeed Jerome Powell has
Bank Earnings
The financial sector has opened 2026 with a resounding statement of resilience, as the nation's largest banking institutions reported fourth-quarter 2025 earnings that broadly outstripped analyst expectations. Led by dominant performances from JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and Goldman Sachs, the industry appears to be navigating a complex
JPMorgan Chase
As the final tallies for the 2025 fiscal year come into focus, JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) has solidified its status as the undisputed titan of global finance. Delivering a performance that underscores its "fortress balance sheet" strategy, the bank finished the year as the world'
Federal Reserve
The institutional foundation of the United States financial system is facing its most significant challenge in decades as the Department of Justice (DOJ) intensifies a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. On January 23, 2026, the standoff between the executive branch and the central bank has reached a
Credit Card Cap
The American financial landscape is facing a seismic shift as the debate over a proposed 10% federal cap on credit card interest rates reaches a fever pitch. Following a self-imposed January 20, 2026, deadline set by the administration for voluntary bank compliance, the industry remains in a tense standoff with
JPMorgan Chase
The fourth-quarter earnings season for 2025 opened with a paradox that rattled Wall Street this week. Despite reporting record annual profits and a "double beat" on both revenue and adjusted earnings, JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) saw its shares tumble, leading a broader retreat across the financial
Jamie Dimon
In a series of sobering assessments delivered during the mid-January earnings cycle, Jamie Dimon, the Chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM), has issued a stark warning to investors: do not mistake the current economic "sunshine" for a permanent state of affairs. While acknowledging that
JPMorgan Chase
NEW YORK — JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM) officially inaugurated the 2026 bank earnings season this week, delivering a complex financial performance that left Wall Street grappling with a "mixed bag" of record-breaking trading results and startlingly high future expense projections. While the bank handily beat adjusted earnings expectations, a
Federal Reserve
The transition of leadership at the Federal Reserve has taken a dramatic turn as of January 19, 2026, with reports indicating that Kevin Hassett is no longer the frontrunner to succeed Jerome Powell as Chair of the central bank. For months, Hassett—the current Director of the National Economic Council—
Wall Street
As the final tallies from the fourth-quarter earnings season roll in this January 2026, the verdict is clear: Wall Street’s titans have not just survived a period of economic uncertainty—they have thrived. Defying fears of a persistent slowdown, the largest U.S. financial institutions reported record-breaking annual revenues