Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein Expects M&A to Grow

Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein Expects M&A to Grow

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Lloyd Blankfein discusses the prolonged economic cycle due to low interest rates and the potential for growth through fiscal and monetary policies. He highlights optimism in investment banking, particularly in M&A activities, and identifies industries ripe for consolidation. Goldman Sachs has reduced costs by hiring younger staff and relocating to low-cost areas, while emphasizing its transformation into a technology firm. Global issues like Brexit and job displacement are also addressed, with a focus on the importance of technology in the economy.

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What strategies has Goldman Sachs implemented to cut costs according to Lloyd Blankfein?

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What are some of the mainstream questions regarding technology and monetary policy that Lloyd Blankfein addresses?

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