Reportedly strong client activity during recent market volatility could lift trading income as earnings season begins Tuesday.
Major U.S. banks are reportedly on track to generate nearly $39 billion in trading revenue in Q2 2025 as heightened market volatility drove heavy client activity. The report points to recent market chaos as a key catalyst for stronger performance in trading desks, with earnings season set to start Tuesday. The setup underscores a familiar Wall Street dynamic in which turbulent markets can boost bank trading income as clients reposition portfolios and hedge risk.