Bank of America stock jumps 2.5% as rate bets shift; Friday’s catalysts in focus
Bank of America shares rose 2.45% to $53.08 after the Federal Reserve held rates steady. Investors await President Trump’s pick to replace Fed Chair Jerome Powell, set for Friday morning, which could shift rate cut expectations. A U.S. judge ruled Bank of America must face part of a class action over ties to Jeffrey Epstein, with trial set for May 11. JPMorgan and Wells Fargo also posted gains.