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JPMorgan posts profit

JPMorgan Chase, the first of the big US banks to report third-quarter earnings, said yesterday its loan losses are still high and are expected to remain that way for the foreseeable future, a troubling sign for the economy.

While JPMorgan reported a $3.59 billion profit, it also says it roughly doubled the amount of money it set aside for failed home and credit card loans in the quarter.