Financial writer discusses JPMorgan Chase's strong results, Federal Reserve policies, and how they impact future banking stock performance.

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JPMorgan Chase on Wednesday posted record quarterly and annual earnings and revenue, reinforcing the company’s status as the biggest and most profitable bank in U.S. history.

JPMorgan Chase reported fourth-quarter earnings before the opening bell Wednesday. Here's what the company reported compared with what Wall Street analysts surveyed by LSEG were expecting: Earnings: $4.

Another engine of value creation for Wall Street that has been slow in recent years is the IPO market — which is also set to pick up.

JPMorgan Chase says the dollar's strength may persist this year as the firm expects the US economy to outperform other developed markets.

The bank’s departure from the Net Zero Banking Alliance follows the exits of five other major U.S. banks from the climate coalition in the past month.

The effects of potential changes in trade and immigration policy suggested” restoring 2% inflation “could take longer than previously anticipated,” according to the Fed minutes released Wednesday.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. said it expects its 2025 net interest income to fall to about $90 billion excluding markets from its reported 2024 level of $92.4 billion. The bank said lower interest rates following cuts the U.

JPMorgan’s net income soared 50% to more than $14 billion in the fourth quarter as the bank’s profit and revenue easily beat Wall Street forecasts, and other major banks reported banner earnings for the year.

There is a lot of news driving the market action Wednesday morning. Investors are digesting the December Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, especially given the Federal Reserve’s concerns about inflation being stubborn.

JPMorgan’s Q4 earnings and CPI data may drive market trends. Find out how inflation expectations and Fed policy could impact stocks and the U.S. Dollar.