https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-banks-post-solid-third-quarter-loan-growth-but-face-more-competition-for-depositsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-banks-post-solid-third-quarter-loan-growth-but-face-more-competition-for-depositshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-banks-post-solid-third-quarter-loan-growth-but-face-more-competition-for-deposits#u131829Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:45:33 +0000Major US banks posted solid loan and deposit growth in the third quarter. Lenders are currently paying a premium to retain customer funds in a fiercely competitive and high-interest-rate environment. Companies like JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, Goldman Sachs, and Citigroup reported their financial results as bank earnings kicked off the reporting season. Higher interest rates also took a bite out of JPMorgan's profits. Meanwhile, Wall Street banks experienced a cooling trading streak and slower dealmaking due to market jitters following a strong first half of the year.Why it mattersThe thi