U.S. Bank Profits Surge 79.5% as Large Firms Overcome Failed Bank Costs =============== #14624f0b ver:0.31 U.S. bank profits surge 79.5% in Q1 2024, exceeding expectations. Strong trading revenues and low interest rates contribute to the positive results. Weaknesses include pressure on net interest margins and weak loan growth. However, solid fee income and cost control offset these challenges. The banking sector remains optimistic about future performance, but caution is advised. Bank of America expects investment banking fees to rise in Q2, while Goldman Sachs notes recovery in equity capital markets. #Banking #Earnings #Finance... #newstr #BankOfAmerica #InvestmentBanking #Fees #Q2 #BrianMoynihan #TradingRevenue #Equities #FixedIncome #ConsumerSpending #LoanDemand #NetInterestIncome https://here.news/story/14624f0b?ver=0.31