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Wall Street banks drive record trading revenue as risk appetite rises

Trading revenue is on track for banks like JPMorgan and Goldman to log their strongest year ever, according to WSJ Markets.

Wall Street trading desks are set up for a standout year as major banks report robust trading revenue, a WSJ Markets assessment links to a market environment described as highly risk-on.

The outlet points to JPMorgan and Goldman among the firms benefiting from elevated trading activity this year, reflecting strong investor appetite for taking risk.

The report characterizes the broader backdrop as one where trading has been particularly active, supporting revenue gains across large investment banks.

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