By Diptendu Lahiri
(Reuters) - The U.S. banking industry is enjoying the benefits of a growing economy and lower taxes, if the double-digit profit growth posted by three major lenders on Friday is any indication.
JPMorgan Chase & Co (NYSE:JPM), the biggest U.S. bank, said its third-quarter profit jumped nearly 25 percent, with each of its four business units generating higher revenues.
Citigroup Inc (NYSE:C), the No. 3 U.S. bank by assets, reported a 12 percent rise in profit, driven mostly by lower taxes and cost savings.
Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC) & Co, the fourth-largest in the sector, reported a 32 percent surge in profit following strong demand for auto, small business and personal loans, as well as cost cutting.
Following is a snapshot of bank earnings so far:
(Graphic: U.S. big banks third quarter earnings per share png - https://tmsnrt.rs/2NOKWn4)
(Graphic: U.S. banks Q3 Investment banking revenue png - https://tmsnrt.rs/2OjkFkJ)
(Graphic: U.S. big banks third quarter trading revenue - https://tmsnrt.rs/2LcXwut)
(Graphic: U.S. big banks third quarter loans - https://tmsnrt.rs/2OnGK1i)