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US bank earnings
Where things stand
Goldman Sachs beat quarterly profit estimates on strong equities trading, while JPMorgan's results were weaker and its shares slipped. Reuters points to slowing investment banking momentum, the New York Times to higher interest rates.
Each quarter, the large US banks report earnings that serve as a gauge of the economy, trading and dealmaking activity, and the effect of interest rates on lending. Investors compare results from Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan and their peers against analyst estimates.
Timeline in detail
Wednesday, 14 October 2026 · EconomyGoldman Sachs beats estimates as JPMorgan is dented by rates
Goldman Sachs beat quarterly profit estimates on equities strength, Reuters reports. JPMorgan's results were weaker, with the New York Times citing higher interest rates and Reuters a slowdown in investment banking momentum, and its shares slipped.