JPMorgan Chase is reporting a 9% rise in adjusted profits for the fourth quarter, benefiting from a strong economy in both consumer and investment banking

JPMorgan Chase reported lower fourth-quarter profits Tuesday as CEO Jamie Dimon endorsed Federal Reserve independence and offered an upbeat reading on the US economy.Dimon, who has struck a cautious tone in some recent quarters,

JPMorgan Chase said Tuesday that its fourth-quarter profits rose 9% on an adjusted basis, as the bank continues to benefit broadly from a strong economy in both its consumer and investment banking divisions.

As we’ve reported, a very divided FOMC is headed into its Jan. 28 meeting. There's an expected historic streak of dissents as tensions rise within its dual mandate: the cooling labor market and sticky inflation. The CME Group’s widely respected FedWatch Tool reports a 2.8% chance of a January rate cut.

Wall Street pulled back from its records following a mixed start to the latest profit reporting season for big U.S. companies.

The U.S. economy is "resilient," JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said Tuesday, but investors should remain wary of a range of possible "hazards" ahead.

Guidance for NII ex Markets remained at $95 billion, consistent with last quarter's preliminary view. Expense outlook for 2026 was formalized at $105 billion, higher than the previous quarter's indication that consensus of $100 billion was too low.

JP Morgan no longer expects Fed rate cuts in 2026, now forecasting a 2027 hike. Goldman Sachs and Barclays delay cut predictions.

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