"Wells Fargo's 2024 Outlook: Profit Beats Estimates but Warns of Lower Interest Income"

Wells Fargo's fourth-quarter profit exceeded expectations due to cost cuts, but the bank warned of a potential 7% to 9% decrease in net interest income in 2024. The rise in borrowing costs has benefited banks, but with expectations of rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, interest income could decline. The bank has tightened expenses and expects a $3 billion annual drop from 2023. Despite a 2% rise in revenue, the bank paid $1.9 billion in special assessment fees and raised provisions to $1.28 billion for souring loans, particularly in office loans.