Equity market revenues could ramp up if global stock market performance remains positive
U.S. economy to accelerate its growth rate to 3.2% next year
Provisioning for loan losses to outpace revenue growth
78% of total payment activity in 2012 was carried out by three big banks
Former chairman Ben Bernanke says stimulus package was meant to stabilize U.S. economy
Eight biggest U.S. banks will have to meet stricter measures to reduce financial threats under a rule adopted by U.S. regulators
Slower growth implies a lower rate of profit growth, and lower investment returns generally
Citi plan rejected
Outlook stable
Beige Book survey finds “modest to moderate” improvement