Group 1 - Major U.S. banks reported strong third-quarter earnings, indicating that consumer financial health remains stable despite economic concerns [1][2] - JPMorgan Chase expects improved credit quality measures this year, while Wells Fargo has reduced provisions for potential loan defaults [2] - Citigroup reported an improvement in delinquency measures compared to the previous year, reflecting a positive consumer spending environment [2]

Retail spending is a closely watched measure of consumer financial health. Economists expect Friday's report to show July sales up 0.5% from June, according to a Wall Street Journal survey. https://t.co/6MeLELa2P6 ...