Reuters reported that major U.S. banks raised their prime rates for the first time since 2006, following a rate hike from the Federal Reserve.
Reuters said banks including Wells Fargo, JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America raised their prime rates to 3.5% from 3.25%
Reuters noted slightly higher rate lending could give a small boost to bank earnings in the coming quarters.
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