<p class="MsoNormal">The US financial firm JP Morgan Chase posted a record 155% increase in profits for its second quarter, driven largely by fees from increased dealmaking and the release of reserve funds it had previously set aside in anticipation of loan defaults during the pandemic, according to its financial report on Tuesday. The banking giant’s report is all the more significant as it provides a glimpse into the economic conditions of the US since widespread vaccinations have allowed for its reopening. </p><p class="MsoNormal"></p>
