AmEx Raised Its Profit Forecast and Announced Layoffs on the Same Day

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American Express faces downward pressure as decelerating billed business growth (8% vs 9%) validates the market's cautious growth assumptions and undermines the bull case for sustained 10%+ growth. Barclays' job cuts are consistent with broader sector trends towards AI-driven efficiency, while Visa and Mastercard remain largely insulated by their non-lending models.

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