The macroeconomic headwinds and elevated volatility currently serving as a cornerstone for much of the prevailing investor uncertainty show little sign of receding. The Brexit vote and the ensuing political and economic uncertainty only amplify the uncertainty.
With traditional assets failing in their capital preservation and portfolio stability purposes, investors need to look for something else to help offset the risk generated by equities. Demand to generate returns which are not beholden to the direction of asset markets has become more pronounced.
JPMorgan reported earnings per share of $1.58 on adjusted revenue of $24.67 billion in third-quarter, beating estimates. Analysts were expecting adjusted earnings per share of $1.39 on revenue of $24.25 billion, according to Bloomberg.
"We delivered strong results this quarter with each of our businesses performing well," CEO Jamie Dimon said in a statement. JPMorgan’s stock rose 1.4 percent in pre-market trading. The surprising result was propelled by investment bank; revenue in the unit came in at $9.46 billion due to the bank’s bond trading desks, where revenue rose 48% from a year earlier. Lending revenue was $283 million, down 15%.
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