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Goldman Sachs economic and market outlooks

Overview

Goldman Sachs has issued varying economic forecasts across energy, equity, and regional markets. In September 2026, the bank warned of potential spikes in European and Asian natural gas prices if Persian Gulf LNG exports fail to recover before winter. During the same period, the bank maintained a neutral three-month outlook for equities due to bond market risks, while simultaneously raising its 2026 inflation forecast for Turkey to 29 percent.

By October 2026, the bank upgraded its short-term global equity outlook from neutral to overweight, driven by favorable valuations and expectations of strong corporate earnings. Analysts noted that Bloomberg Intelligence anticipates S&P 500 profit growth could be “one of the strongest in recorded history,” a benchmark Goldman Sachs suggests firms may even exceed.

In mid-October 2026, Goldman Sachs reported third-quarter results that exceeded market expectations, fueled by a 72% surge in equity trading revenues within its Global Banking & Markets division, which reached $6.44 billion. Net income rose significantly to approximately $5.3 billion, with earnings per share at $17.01. While investment banking fees grew by 21% to $3.22 billion, operating expenses also increased by 20% to $11.31 billion. Total revenue for the quarter rose by 23% to roughly $18.7 billion. While equity trading surged, fixed income, currencies, and commodities (FICC) revenues declined to $3.47 billion, a trend CEO David Solomon attributed to market pressures. In response to the quarterly performance, the bank declared a dividend of $5 per share. To navigate market volatility, the bank continues to recommend a “barbell” strategy, balancing technology stocks with low-volatility assets that exhibit bond-like characteristics.

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Goldman Sachs · Bank of America · David Solomon · FactSet · Wall Street

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  1. [BUSINESS] 22 sources
    Goldman Sachs reports strong Q3 earnings driven by equities trading

    Goldman Sachs reported a 23% rise in Q3 revenue to $18.68 billion, driven by a 72% surge in equities trading. Net profit hit $5.3 billion, prompting an upgrade in its global equity outlook.

  2. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Goldman Sachs issues energy, equity, and Turkish inflation warnings

    Goldman Sachs warns of rising natural gas prices in Europe and Asia, maintains a neutral short-term stock outlook, and raises Turkey's 2026 inflation forecast to 29 percent.

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