US bank profits rise as unrealized securities losses reach $326.7 billion

US banks recorded $90.1 billion in net income in the second quarter, up 12% from the previous quarter, as lending expanded and the net interest margin rose 1 basis point to 3.32%. The results covered 4,238 insured institutions, according to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC), while cumulative unrealized losses on investment securities reached $326.7 billion and increased for two consecutive quarters.

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