Increase in CEO confidence post-election, optimism for dealmaking, improved regulatory environment.

From CNBC: 2025-01-15 11:09:18

Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon highlighted an increase in CEO confidence post-election, with optimism for dealmaking and an improved regulatory environment. Survey data supports this trend, although loan growth hasn’t yet reflected the optimism. Stocks initially rose after Trump’s win, but gains have since eroded due to rising interest rates. Solomon’s comments were made during Goldman’s fourth-quarter results call, where the bank exceeded expectations with doubled profits year over year.

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