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Wall Street banks extend strong results run despite U.S. inflation up 3.7 percent

U.S. inflation is accelerating again, but major banks’ third-quarter results did not show clear signs of weakening consumption or deteriorating credit quality. Consumer spending and loan demand remained relatively resilient despite rising household burdens from higher prices. Citigroup, Wells Fargo and JPMorgan Chase posted solid consumer finance trends. Citigroup’s wealth client balances rose, while Wells Fargo benefited from credit card and auto lending. JPMorgan reported higher profit and steady net charge-offs, while provisions fell year on year.