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How U.S. Retailers Are Luring Back Customers With Discounts

2024/10/11
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JPMorgan Chase, the largest bank in the U.S., declares that the economy has achieved a soft landing. Despite aggressive interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve, consumer spending remains healthy and businesses are confident. However, declining deposit balances, potential loan losses, and corporate hesitancy suggest some caution is still warranted.
  • JPMorgan Chase reports strong third-quarter earnings and raises forecasts for the year.
  • Consumer spending remains healthy despite high interest rates and inflation.
  • Businesses are confident, but some show hesitancy in making large investments.
  • Declining deposit balances and potential loan losses from credit cards raise some concerns.
  • The overall outlook is positive, but the long-term economic trajectory remains uncertain.

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P.M. Edition for Oct. 11. WSJ reporter Sarah Nassauer) explains why retailers like IKEA and Nike are lowering prices now). And the Journal’s banking reporter Gina Heeb) discusses JPMorgan Chase’s call that the U.S. economy has made a soft landing). Plus, a report alleges Donald Trump sent scarce Covid-19 testing equipment) to the Kremlin at the height of the pandemic. Tracie Hunte hosts.

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