JPM, GS & Others Witness Record Q3 IB Fees: Will the Trend Continue?

Key Takeaways Major U.S. banks saw strong Q3 IB revenue growth across advisory and capital markets.Executives highlighted robust deal pipelines and improving M&A sentiment through 2025.Management cautioned that sustained IB growth depends on stable rates and macro conditions.Recently, major U.S. banks reported their third-quarter results, showing a surge in investment banking (IB) revenues across the board. This marks the second consecutive quarter of improvement, reinforcing signs that dealmaking is finall ...