Goldman Sachs 4Q Earnings Beat on Bond-Trading Surge

The transcript discusses financial results, including earnings per share and trading revenue, highlighting significant beats in expectations. It covers staffing trends, with a focus on headcount reductions and the impact of bonuses. The discussion also touches on changes in the banking sector, particularly in staffing mix and compliance. Trading performance, client sentiment, and future outlooks, including Brexit and Volker, are analyzed. Finally, the transcript explores Goldman Sachs' emphasis on technology and its potential impact on their business model.

What significant change in trading revenue was noted for Goldman Sachs?

What are the key questions regarding the outlook for the upcoming quarter?