Major U.S. banks, including JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Citibank, and Wells Fargo, expand assets by an astounding $681.7 billion over a three-month period, according to S&P Global.
Top Four U.S. Banks Record $681.71 Billion Asset Growth in Q1, According to S&P Global
The aggregated assets of the four largest U.S. banks - JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Citibank, and Wells Fargo - saw a substantial increase of $681.71 billion, or 5.9 percent, in the first quarter of 2025, as per the market intelligence firm S&P Global. This growth is markedly different from the 2.9 percent contraction the banks experienced in the preceding quarter.
JPMorgan Chase, the largest U.S. bank with total assets amounting to $4.358 trillion by March 31, 2025, registered an 8.9 percent sequential increase in assets during the first quarter, representing the third-highest growth among the nation's top 50 banks. Citigroup Inc., thesecond-biggest bank, reported a 9.3 percent increase, with a notable boost of $218.57 billion in assets.
On the other hand, Bank of America Corp. and Wells Fargo & Co. experienced more modest growth, with asset increases of 2.7 percent and 1.1 percent, respectively, during the same period. These asset growth figures, however, come amidst a cautious approach to lending by banks, with the industry channeling only 14.2 percent of asset growth into loans during the first quarter, and total loans and leases increasing by a relatively flat 0.5 percent on an aggregate basis[1].
This substantial growth in assets, despite a cautious approach to lending, highlights the ever-evolving landscape of the banking industry. Despite this growth, there are concerns, as Moody's recently downgraded the deposit ratings of top U.S. lenders JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo, citing the government's weakened ability to support the banks[2].
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[1] Yocha, R. (2025). US banks shun loans in Q1, but asset growth still robust. The Hill.
[2] Daily Hodl Staff (2025). Moody's Downgrades Deposit Ratings of Top U.S. Lenders After Stripping America of Triple-A Rating. The Daily Hodl.
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