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Goldman Sachs Beats Q3 Forecast, Limits Bond‑Trading Losses and Boosts Fees
May 15, 2026
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Goldman Sachs Beats Q3 Forecast
Goldman Sachs Group announced third‑quarter 2012 earnings that exceeded Wall Street consensus. The investment bank succeeded in capping the losses from its bond‑trading desk, saw fee income rise, and delivered a respectable return on capital. Analysts praised the bank’s disciplined risk management and its ability to generate upside even in a volatile fixed‑income environment.
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