JPMorgan Chase Q3 Profit Rises to $15.3 Billion but Misses Estimates on Trading Strength
Equity markets surged 49% and investment banking fees climbed 14%.
Equity markets surged 49% and investment banking fees climbed 14%.
Vanguard’s reported $4B–$4.6B Altruist deal revived fears that AI will disrupt brokerage custody and idle client cash that funds broker profits.
CRCL shares fall after the WSJ reports that banks once opposed to stablecoins—such as JPMorgan and Bank of America—are now exploring their own.
JPMorgan delivered its highest-ever quarterly profit of $21.2 billion in Q2 2026. However, one-time Visa and equity gains, plus surging expenses, raised concerns.
Several top U.S. banks are discussing the purchase of Fiserv’s debit card processing network. They hope to escape strict fee rules and make more from every debit swipe.
JPMorgan profits rose on market volatility, trading surged, earnings beat forecasts, but CEO warned of global economic risks.