Invezz
18 Jul 2026, 10:30 UTC · 2h ago
The $55B quarter: how trading, AI, and dealmaking drove record earnings for Big Banks
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Invezz
18 Jul 2026, 10:30 UTC · 2h ago
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The six largest US banks generated a combined $55 billion in second-quarter profits, exceeding analysts' expectations. — Broadly positive earnings beats from the systemic pillars of the US financial system signal strong institutional health and risk appetite.
+0.60Goldman Sachs saw investment banking fees jump 55% and record equities performance driven by AI capex and M&A activity. — Strong growth in high-margin investment banking fees suggests a robust recovery in capital markets and corporate dealmaking.
+0.50JPMorgan Chase reported an 86% increase in equities trading growth and a 30% rise in investment banking fees. — Significant growth in trading and advisory revenue at the world's largest bank validates the ongoing AI-driven financing cycle.
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AI-related fundraising and data center capex are driving an unprecedented wave of capital raising for big banks. — Confirms that AI is providing a tangible, material revenue stream for financial intermediaries beyond just tech companies.
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Posted record equities, strong fixed-income, and a 55% jump in investment banking fees.
Delivered 86% jump in equities trading growth and strongest investment banking fees since 2021.
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