π₯ Bank Earnings Beat! But Can the Rally Hold? π£π
The Q2 earnings season has kicked off with a bang β or maybe a bank π₯.
$Citigroup(C)$
π¦ Whatβs in the Earnings?
Citigroup led the charge with better-than-expected markets revenue, marking a comeback from previous quarters. Its consumer and commercial segments showed stable growth β a rare combo in this environment. $JPM continued to deliver with trading desks firing and a cautious but stable outlook on loan growth. But $WFCβs results stirred up concerns. Despite beating Q2 expectations, the bank flagged a tougher road ahead, citing pressure on interest income and a more conservative lending stance amid macro uncertainty. That spooked investors. Meanwhile, all eyes now turn to $GS, $BAC, and $MS, set to report later this week. Will they echo the same mixed signals?
π Market Pulse & Risks
So far, the financial sector is holding up well β the KBW Bank Index has nudged higher, but itβs clear the market isnβt pricing in across-the-board optimism. With the Fed likely holding rates higher for longer and loan demand stabilising, the bullish case rests heavily on trading and dealmaking strength β not core lending. The inversion of the yield curve still weighs on margins, and commercial real estate risk hasnβt disappeared. But valuations in some names β especially $C and $BAC β look cheap relative to history. Could there be more upside? Or is this as good as it gets?
π¬ Your Turn!
π Which big bank are you most bullish on this season β $JPM, $GS, $BAC, or another?
π Can earnings momentum keep up with these lofty stock prices, or are we in for a pause?
Letβs hear your take below. π‘π
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