
New York (AFP) – Large US banks reported better-than-expected results Tuesday on an improving economy, but cautioned that the recovery could falter if Washington fails to enact new stimulus measures.”It’s important and it needs to happen as quickly as possible,” said Citi Chief Financial Officer Mark Mason, who added that massive spending from Washington has helped avert a tidal wave of delinquencies so far.JPMorgan Chase executives warned of “double-dip” recession if there is not another package. That takes place when a second period of economic contraction follows an initial recovery.”The pe…