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Bank of America's Brian Moynihan had a lot to brag about in discussing 1Q results but faced questions about what he would do if economic growth slows and rates hold steady for a prolonged period. Other bank chief executives have gotten, or will get, similar questions this earnings season.

The Los Angeles bank reported a 5% decline in net income despite strong loan growth as deposit costs rose and fee income fell.

Adolfo Marzol, who has served as an adviser to HUD Secretary Ben Carson, will now report to the new director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency.

Congressional Democrats issued subpoenas to Deutsche Bank and other banks to obtain long-sought documents indicating whether foreign nations tried to influence U.S. politics.

Net interest income at the bank's consumer unit rose nearly 10%. But first quarter could be the last hurrah for that catalyst at BofA and other banks as the Fed pauses its rate-tightening cycle.