Aggressive job cuts and cost containment by the big U.S. banks have started to show results.
JPMorgan Chase beat expectations to report a 33% rise in its net income to $6.5bn in the first quarter, reports FT.com.
However, the “bumper profit” was also a function of improving U.S. economy, increased borrowing and debt issuance.
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