Banks Say U.S. Consumers Remain Resilient Despite Economic Pressures

Bank of America expects further economic growth this year. - Michael Bucher/WSJ American consumers continued to spend and borrow at a healthy clip at the end of 2025, despite a year marked by uncertainty around job security, tariffs and stubborn inflation. JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Citigroup and Wells Fargo this week collectively reported $28.5 billion in profits for the fourth quarter. That amounted to $123.2 billion for the full year, up nearly 5% from 2024. Most Read from The Wall Street Jour ...