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Investing.com -- According to Brian Moynihan, US consumers have increased their spending by 6% this year. The rate of spending is faster than the previous year, with a noticeable shift towards entertainment and dining out. Moynihan also noted that US consumers have accrued substantial wealth through their home ownership.
However, Moynihan, who serves as the CEO of Bank of America (BOFA), anticipates a slowdown in the US economy due to the impact of tariffs. Despite this, he believes the strong consumer spending should be beneficial for the economy.
BOFA has been handling banking for religious organizations and oil and gas companies. Following regulatory guidance, the bank has abstained from involvement in cryptocurrency. Moynihan expressed that regulatory measures had reached a point where it was challenging for firms to operate effectively.
Moynihan concluded his remarks by stating that BOFA works with every administration, including the current Trump administration.
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