Goldman Sachs’ equities traders post record quarter

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Equities traders at Goldman Sachs delivered their best quarter on record in the first three months of 2025, as market volatility following Donald Trump’s return to the White House boosted profits at the Wall Street bank.

Goldman reported net income of $4.7bn, up 15 per cent from a year ago and beating analysts’ estimates for $4.3bn.

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