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Goldman Sachs Q1 Revenue Growth
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Goldman Sachs to lead Wall Street profit haul on back of Iran war
Thursday 09 April 2026 10:42 am Wall Street banks are tipped for bumper profits. Top Wall Street banks are tipped to reveal huge profit growth next week amid firm investment banking activity and soaring trading volumes on the back of volatility in the Middle East.Goldman Sachs will issue the starting gun on US banks earnings season on Monday, where boss David Solomon has already teased a boom in investment banking. Solomon said in March that momentum in mergers and acquisitions activity was set to continue despite any disruption caused by the US-Israeli war on Iran. “While it is difficult to predict the broader economic effects of the military action by the US and Israel against Iran, we still see the potential for a more constructive operating environment,” Solomon’s annual shareholder letter said.He added that a change in the regulatory environment had led to “greater likelihood” for boards to execute strategic transactions and scale.Jamie Dimon, the boss of JP Morgan, which will release its first quarter update the day after Goldman on Tuesday, also cast a major warning on economic shocks from the Iran war. “Because of the war in Iran, we additionally face the potential for significant ongoing oil and commodity price shocks, along with the reshaping of global supply chains, which may lead to stickier inflation and ultimately higher interest rates than markets currently expect,” Dimon wrote.Higher interest rates bode well for lenders, with net interest income expected to hold firm for the US lenders in the first-quarter as central banks held off on a hastily approach to chopping rates amid inflation jitters from the Iran war.JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs to kick off banks earnings boomJP Morgan is tipped to notch 8.5 per cent growth in interest income, according to analyst estimates from the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG). Meanwhile, profit growth for the bank is set to come in at just over seven per cent. Citigroup is forecast for the biggest boom, which is expected to come from a rise in its investment banking fees and market revenue. The bank’s chief executive Jane Fraser – whose pay rose to a call $42m last year – said in March: “Despite everything, corporate activity – very strong at the moment. Large-cap M&A is not missing a beat right now”.She also doubled down the banks 10 to 11 per cent target for return on tangible equity – a key metric for profit – target for the year.A volatility-backed profit boom would mirror a similar outlook than the ...
Goldman Sachs Shines Amid Market Volatility: M&A and IPO Prospects ...
Goldman Sachs has reported a rise in first-quarter profit, thanks to strong performances in dealmaking and equities trading. As global markets face disruption partly due to the Iran conflict, inflation fears are heightened, pushing the demand for hedging strategies, which bolsters trading activities at large banks like Goldman.Despite geopolitical complexities, Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon emphasizes the ongoing need for disciplined risk management. The bank's revenue from equity trading rose by 27%, while its investment banking division also saw substantial growth, with fees climbing 48% from the previous year.Mergers and acquisitions remain resilient with major deals in the pipeline, and there are expectations for significant IPOs, including SpaceX. Goldman continues to perform strongly in asset management, further solidifying its positioning in the financial sector. (With inputs from agencies.)
Goldman Sachs posts higher profit on strength in dealmaking, equities ...
Goldman Sachs posted a rise in first-quarter profit on Monday, as the Wall Street giant benefited from strength in dealmaking and equities trading.
Goldman Sachs profit jumps 18% on strong dealmaking, equities trading
Goldman Sachs posted a rise in first-quarter profit on Monday, as the Wall Street bank benefited from strength in dealmaking and equities trading. Global markets have been roiled by the Iran war as rising crude oil prices fan inflation fears and exacerbate worries about a recession. The heightened ...
