Economics
Banks’ Loan Slump Signals Strength of Post-Lockdown U.S. Economy
- JPMorgan, Wells Fargo say total loans fell from year earlier
- Executives say it shows consumers and businesses are strong
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U.S. banking giants JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Wells Fargo & Co. are pointing to fresh trouble in their loan business, but it’s not the wave of defaults feared a year ago.
Bankers say borrowers are paying down balances and aren’t demanding more financing in a sign that American consumers and corporations are ready to propel an economic rebound.