Inside JPMorgan's Earnings Report

JP Morgan, the largest U.S. bank by assets, exceeded analyst expectations in earnings and revenue. Despite a slight decline in net income compared to the previous year, the bank showed resilience with a 2% revenue increase, driven by significant gains in fixed income and equity trading. The bank's performance was analyzed in the context of low interest rates and the potential impact of Brexit. CEO Jamie Dimon had advocated for the UK to remain in the EU, highlighting the importance of the UK market to JP Morgan's revenue. Despite concerns, the bank believes Brexit will affect the UK's GDP but not significantly impact its business operations.

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What is the significance of the UK to JP Morgan's revenue?