2 factors that could boost big bank stocks

As major financial institutions like JPMorgan (JPM), Citi (C), and Wells Fargo (WFC) prepare to release their earnings this week, Macrae Sykes, Gabelli Funds portfolio manager, joins Catalysts to share his outlook on the banking sector.

Sykes expresses a bullish stance on bank earnings, highlighting two key factors that could potentially boost reports. First, he notes that the S&P 500's (^GSPC) 5% increase for the quarter could positively impact asset and wealth management segments in bank earnings. Secondly, Sykes points to "a slight decline" in the ten-year yield, which he views as beneficial for operating capital contribution.

Overall, Sykes sees "continued steady progress" in the banking sector, asserting that "fundamentally, they're chugging along and in good shape."
Regarding consumer trends supporting big banks, Sykes acknowledges a slowdown among lower-income consumers due to inflation pressures. However, he emphasizes that "we continue to see pretty strong metrics out of the higher-end" consumers.

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