Banking Bonuses Surge Amid Optimistic 2026 Growth Forecasts

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Major financial institutions are beginning their annual bonus season with Morgan Stanley set to announce figures on January 7 following a strong year for dealmaking.Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan will follow later in the month as analysts project rising compensation for traders and advisors due to increased investment banking revenue.The payouts come as Bank of America analyst Ebrahim Poonawala predicts aggressive growth for the sector fueled by deregulation under Donald Trump and advancements in AI.
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