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Bank traders set to shine amid Trump market chaos

The five biggest US banks are expected to report bumper trading revenues shortly

Thursday 10 April 2025 at 15:51

Trump’s tariffs have been bad for dealmakers, but better for those who trade off volatility
Trump’s tariffs have been bad for dealmakers, but better for those who trade off volatility Photo: Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images

As Donald Trump’s quickfire tariff changes stoke volatility across global financial markets, investment banks face a period of reliance on their trading businesses.

The US president’s policy reveals and U-turns have whipsawed markets in recent days.