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Capital Markets Demand Trends

GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC · 2026-10-16 · Importance 20 · Surprise 24 · In source text

Goldman Sachs reported a strong investment-banking environment in the third quarter of 2026, with advisory revenues reaching a record level. However, total investment-banking fees declined sequentially because underwriting activity fell, indicating an uneven recovery across capital-markets products. The investment-banking pipeline, equities financing demand, and continued Asset & Wealth Management growth remain key indicators of future activity.

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