JPMorgan Chase's official Q3 2024 earnings report

JPMorgan Chase Reports 25% Profit Surge in Q2 Driven by Investment Banking Fees and $8 Billion Gain

Jul 12, 2024, 11:42 AM

JPMorgan Chase reported a significant increase in its second-quarter profit, driven by higher investment banking fees and an $8 billion accounting gain from a share exchange deal with Visa. The bank's profit surged 25% as deal-making activities picked up steam. The bank also reported record profit as investment bankers and equities traders exceeded expectations. Despite the positive earnings report, JPMorgan's CEO Jamie Dimon cautioned that inflation and interest rates might remain higher than expected, highlighting ongoing geopolitical and inflationary challenges.