# Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase emerge as winners in AI boom

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing financial markets globally.

- **Source:** [US Top News and Analysis](https://brifing.si/source/635540e9-943e-450d-ae52-ae0bfe3b67eb)
- **Published:** 2026-07-14
- **Topic:** [Finance](https://brifing.si/c/finance)
- **Original article:** <https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/14/goldman-sachs-and-jpmorgan-chase-are-emerging-as-ai-winners.html>
- **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/c374d507-9ec2-44f9-9354-b06dffed5fb8

## Wall Street giants ride the AI wave

Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase reported record revenues, demonstrating how the AI boom is transforming not just tech giants but the financial sector. Goldman's revenue surged 39% to $20.3 billion, while JPMorgan's rose 27% to $58 billion. This growth was fueled by explosions in equities trading and investment banking activities.

## AI's financial footprint expands

JPMorgan CFO Jeremy Barnum stated AI is now 'everywhere in financial markets'. Major IPOs, index rebalancing, and intense activity in Asia reflect the financial implications of the global AI theme. Banks are capitalizing through both advisory services and transaction volumes in this transformative period.

## Global capital movements break records

The equities trading surge was remarkable: JPMorgan saw an 86% increase to $6 billion, while Goldman posted a 72% jump to $7.42 billion in revenue. Exceeding analyst expectations by $4.4 billion combined, these results quantify AI's impact on financial markets.

## Asian markets focus on AI investments

Bank of America's Global Markets President Soofian Zuberi noted investors are discovering AI opportunities beyond the US. Capital flowing to South Korea, Taiwan, and Japan showcases the global dimension of AI trading. Asset owners and family offices are allocating more resources to Asian markets.

## Advisory revenues leap dramatically

Goldman Sachs' investment banking revenue soared 55% to $3.4 billion. The firm led major AI-driven deals including SpaceX's IPO and Alphabet's $90 billion equity issuance. Bank of America reported a 50% increase in investment banking fees during the same period.

## AI becomes finance's new engine

What Goldman CEO David Solomon calls the 'AI capex supercycle' signals the beginning of a 3-5 year growth period for banks. Both record revenues from AI-powered transactions and operational efficiency gains are accelerating the financial sector's transformation.

## Sources covering this story

- https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/14/goldman-sachs-and-jpmorgan-chase-are-emerging-as-ai-winners.html — 

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