The largest bank in the nation, JPMorgan Chase & Co., led the way with $14.5 billion in profit, helped by growth virtually across the board, including increases in lending and credit-card transactions. Wells Fargo pulled in $4.9 billion and Citi earned $2.9 billion. All of the earnings were higher than analysts had expected.
Japan’s Nikkei plunges 4% on stronger yen after Ishiba win
Japan’s Nikkei share average fell over 4% due to a stronger yen after Shigeru Ishiba, perceived as a monetary policy hawk, won the prime ministerial