
Wells Fargo CEO Anticipates $1B Severance Costs and Job Cuts
Wells Fargo CEO Charles Scharf warned that severance costs this quarter could reach nearly $1 billion as the bank prepares for additional layoffs. The bank has already fired around 11,300 employees this year, but Scharf acknowledged the need to be more aggressive in reducing headcount. Other banks, including Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs, are also facing similar challenges and have already cut thousands of jobs. Scharf believes that while cost-cutting measures are necessary, both consumers and businesses will remain strong, and the overall economy is heading towards a "soft landing."
