Goldman Sachs puts brakes on layoffs after strong Q2: FT
1. Goldman Sachs halted planned job cuts after strong second-quarter performance. 2. Investment banking fees surged over 25%, indicating deal pipeline optimism. 3. CEO David Solomon secured $80 million in bonuses due to positive outcomes. 4. Trading revenue reached $4.3 billion, exceeding analysts' expectations. 5. Market volatility in 2025 boosts demand for trading services at Goldman.