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Wall Street Bonuses Face Mixed Fortunes Amid Economic Uncertainty

5/9/2025

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Year-end bonuses for equity sales and trading bankers may increase by 15% to 25% due to heightened trading activity.
Retail and commercial bankers could experience a 5% to 10% drop in bonuses from reduced lending volumes.
Investment banking bonuses are anticipated to decline by 5% to 20%, with equity underwriting down by 10% to 20%.
Overall, Wall Street bonuses are expected to decrease amid economic uncertainty and tariff effects.

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Story summary

Year-end bonuses for equity sales and trading bankers may increase by 15% to 25% due to heightened trading activity.
Retail and commercial bankers could experience a 5% to 10% drop in bonuses from reduced lending volumes.
Investment banking bonuses are anticipated to decline by 5% to 20%, with equity underwriting down by 10% to 20%.
Overall, Wall Street bonuses are expected to decrease amid economic uncertainty and tariff effects.