https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/major-us-banks-post-solid-third-quarter-loan-growth-but-see-more-competition-for-depositsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/major-us-banks-post-solid-third-quarter-loan-growth-but-see-more-competition-for-depositshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/major-us-banks-post-solid-third-quarter-loan-growth-but-see-more-competition-for-deposits#u129909Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:50:19 +0000JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup, and Wells Fargo reported increased net interest income and solid loan and deposit growth for the third quarter. Citigroup saw average loans jump 12% and deposits rise 11%, while Wells Fargo recorded an 11% increase in average loans and a 10.7% rise in deposits. JPMorgan reported a 4% increase in average deposits and a 2% rise in loans. Despite these gains, lenders are paying premiums to retain customer funds as record US Treasury yields drive clients toward higher-yielding alternatives.Why it mattersHigh interest rates typically create a tension between increased len