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Citigroup and Singapore-based financial technology firm Ant International have launched a pilot program using artificial intelligence to help clients better manage foreign exchange risk, the companies said on Friday.
Wall Street is humming thanks to a boom in stock and bond trading and a pickup in corporations acquiring competitors and taking out massive loans. At the same time, Main Street is holding up as the American consumer continues to spend, borrow and repay loans, according to reports this week from the largest U.S. banks.
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When it comes to earnings season, few sectors matter as much as the financial sector. Considering that banks, both commercial and investment banks, hold the bulk of data on consumer and business activity, it is essential for investors to monitor what is being reported and its implications for the broader United States economy, as well as the average consumer.
Citigroup plans to raise its investment banking headcount in Japan by 10% to 15% over the next year and make new hires in Australia, as part of its strategy to bolster growth in the Asia Pacific, its top regional banker said.
Citi CFO Mark Mason said Tuesday that the bank has been investing in AI tools to improve efficiency and enhance client service.
C posts 28.9% EPS jump in 2Q25, fueled by higher net interest income and lower expenses across key segments.
Citigroup Inc (NYSE:C) posted stronger-than-expected second-quarter earnings on Tuesday, driven by a strong performance in its trading business and higher net interest income. The bank reported earnings per share of $1.96, handily beating Wall Street estimates of $1.60, while revenue rose 8% year-over-year to $21.67 billion, above the $21 billion analysts had expected.
CNBC's Leslie Picker reports on the latest bank earnings to cross the tape.
The results come after a first half where Citigroup's stock outperformed the broader market and several of its universal bank peers.