Major Banks Write Off $5.6 Billion in Bad Loans Amid Record Consumer Debt

JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup, and Wells Fargo collectively wrote off $5.606 billion in bad loans during the first quarter of 2026. According to NS3.AI, Federal Reserve data indicates that consumer credit card and other revolving loans at commercial banks hit a record $1.083 trillion in the week ending April 1. Despite these challenges, Jamie Dimon noted that the U.S. economy showed resilience throughout the quarter, even as the list of potential risks continued to grow.