Executives at the Cleveland bank are concerned about tariff uncertainty, stubborn inflation and stalled deals — but they haven't changed their guidance for 2025.

Fifth Third Bancorp revised its guidance, but still expects record net interest income for 2025, even as commercial clients signal that economic volatility will drive up inflation.

CEO Stephen Squeri said current strategy will continue, adding it would look to adjust expenses in areas such as marketing if there's an economic downturn.

The super-regional bank cited "a material slowdown" in investment banking and trading income as one reason for the lower revenue forecast. Interest rates are also a factor, executives said.

Companies are planning to spend more on technology and artificial intelligence in 2025 when compared to last year, and AI is a choice area for investments.

Anna Paulson, executive vice president and director of research at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, will replace outgoing Philadelphia Fed President Patrick Harker.