Now that the new earnings season has kicked off, the financial sector comes out swinging first, giving investors insights into what is happening underneath the hood of the economy, both the corporate and the commercial economy. This week, commercial banks like Bank of America Co. NYSE: BAC and J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. NYSE: JPM reported a not-so-shiny future in the consumer sector.American Express TodayAXPAmerican Express$239.04 -10.16 (-4.08%) 52-Week Range$140.91▼$253.73Dividend Yield1.17%P/E Ratio19.69Pri ...