Goldman Sachs Bond Traders Stumbled as Wall Street Rivals Thrived: 'A Fire Is Being Lit Under' Them

Goldman Sachs bond traders stumbled as Wall Street rivals thrived: 'A fire is being lit under' them

Goldman's identity as a trader's firm — one expected to perform in turbulent markets — makes any stumble in the division notable.

Goldman Sachs bond traders stumbled as Wall Street rivals thrived: ‘A fire is being lit under’ them

David Solomon, CEO Goldman Sachs, speaking on CNBC's Squawk Box at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on Jan. 22nd, 2026. Oscar Molina | CNBCWhen Goldman Sachs executives were asked about disappointing results in the firm's fixed income division this week, they made it sound as though the trading environment was simply not in…