Brad Hintz
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Brad Hintz
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We are probably at the point where the trading cycle is slowing, at least in North America, and it's tough to say investment banking will get better. But the retail and asset management businesses look really good. That's what's exciting to investors.
banking easy investment relatively side tough trading
Investment banking is relatively easy to forecast, but the trading side is a tough one.
statement trading
They're making a statement about where they think trading is going to go.
banking best business disclosure gains handful merchant portfolio positions remained remains street wall
Merchant banking remains an exceptional business for the handful of Wall Street firms that have remained in it. Unfortunately, the disclosure of merchant banking portfolio positions is weak, and forecasting these gains is at best challenging.
funds roaring willing
The hedge funds have come roaring into the commodities market, and they are willing to take risks.