AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoBank Earnings: Wells Fargo’s third-quarter profit rose to $5.95 billion, but revenue missed forecasts. Loans and deposits grew 11% year over year, while provisions for credit losses climbed. Results from JPMorgan and Citi also pointed to resilient consumer spending and lower card charge-offs, though JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon warned that inflation and higher rates remain risks. Savings Rates: CDs at major banks offered up to 4.40% on Oct. 13, with terms of seven to 12 months. Housing: September home sales edged up 1.5% but remained near yearly lows as mortgage rates climbed to around 7.5%, giving buyers more choice and bargaining power. Retirement: A survey found just 19% of Americans feel very prepared for retirement; rising living costs are the biggest obstacle. Managing Debt: Paying down high-interest credit-card balances can offer a more reliable financial payoff than investing, while lowering future interest costs.
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