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Bank earnings: net interest income stabilises
Large lenders reported steadier margins and rising fee income, while setting aside more for potential loan losses.
The six largest US banks reported combined third-quarter profit up 9% from a year ago. Investment-banking fees rose as deal activity recovered, and trading revenue was strong in fixed income and currencies.
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Executives said deposit costs have stopped rising, which should support net interest income into next year. Provisions for credit-card losses edged higher.
Single-day moves can overstate what has really changed for a business. Investors typically look at guidance, margins and cash flow over several quarters before revising a view, and many strategists advise against building a position on one headline.
Large lenders reported steadier margins and rising fee income, while setting aside more for potential loan losses.
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