Earnings Season Begins: Wall Street Banks Set for $40bn Trading Haul

Wall Street banks are projected to report a $40 billion trading haul as they enter the Q1 earnings season amidst heightened volatility from the Iran war. Analysts indicate that this earnings season marks a critical test for the stock market following a rebound in April. The sentiment among major banks is less optimistic compared to January, reflecting uncertainties in market performance. As trading volumes rise and risks accumulate, the market could experience significant fluctuations influencing stock prices.