Author name: Owen A. Radcliffe

Fed Cuts Rates to 3.50%–3.75% Amid Inflation, Cooling Labor Market & Fed Dissent

AmericasM&ACredit Intermediation and Related Activities

Gist The U.S. Federal Reserve reduced its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 3.50%–3.75% on December 10, 2025, marking its third consecutive rate cut. The FOMC vote was 9–3, with three members dissenting—one pushing for a larger cut and two opposing any cut. Economic signals are mixed: inflation remains above target, labor markets …

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UBS Investment Banking Drives Profit Surge Amid Regulatory and Risk Hurdles

EuropeMarketsCredit Intermediation and Related Activities

Executive Summary UBS has delivered robust investment banking performance in recent quarters, led by strong Global Banking and Global Markets revenue growth. The bank’s ongoing integration of Credit Suisse is ahead of schedule, enabling cost savings and gains in operating efficiency. However, regulatory pressure—especially potential changes to Swiss capital requirements—and exposure to risk in its …

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Morgan Stanley’s New Global Power & Energy Group: Strategy & Risks Explained

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Key Changes Announced On September 17, 2025, Morgan Stanley issued an internal memo combining its Global Energy and Global Power & Utilities investment banking groups into a single entity: the Global Power and Energy Group. Leadership structure: the group will be co-headed by Jon Fouts (formerly global head of Power & Utilities since 2022) and …

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JPMorgan Taps Abularach & Johnson To Drive Global Infrastructure Investment Banking Expansion

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Gist JPMorgan has appointed Francisco Abularach and Michael Johnson as global co-heads of infrastructure investment banking, reporting to global head Avery Whidden. The promotions align Abularach’s EMEA infrastructure and M&A experience with Johnson’s natural resources expertise to broaden sector and geographic coverage. JPMorgan is capitalizing on rising infrastructure deal activity, advising on large transactions such …

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Goldman’s Q3 2025 Surge: Investment Banking Fees & Trading Boost Lead Wall Street Rebound

AmericasMarketsCredit Intermediation and Related Activities

Gist Goldman Sachs posted standout Q3 2025 results, with ~20% revenue and ~37% net income growth fueled by a 42% surge in investment banking fees. Peers including Citi, Morgan Stanley, and Bank of America also delivered strong double-digit gains in investment banking and markets revenues, confirming a broad rebound in dealmaking. Despite top-line strength, Goldman …

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Bank of America Sees 10–15% YoY Rise in Q3 2025 Investment Banking Fees

AmericasForecastCredit Intermediation and Related Activities

Gist Bank of America expects investment-banking fees to rise about 10%–15% year over year in Q3 2025, roughly in line with the broader industry. Recent results show a sharp rebound, with BofA’s Q3 investment-banking revenue up ~43% and strong gains across M&A advisory and equity and debt underwriting. Global dealmaking is recovering, as M&A volumes …

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