Wall Street’s 2025 Plot Twist with Reuters' Lananh Nguyen

In a year marked by global uncertainty and economic volatility, the financial markets have held up in ways few expected.

So what’s really going on beneath the surface?

In this episode of the Searching Smarter podcast, we’re joined by Lananh Nguyen, U.S. Finance Editor at Reuters. With a background in covering major investment banks, Lananh brings a clear, grounded perspective on the dynamics shaping today’s financial sciences and services industry.

From the surprising strength of trading desks to what candidates in the finance industry need to understand about this year’s activity, this is a conversation that goes beyond the headlines.

Covered in this episode:

• 0:00 - Intro.
• 3:01 - How banks are performing amid 2025’s economic uncertainty.
• 5:01 - Why trading revenue is outpacing M&A activity.
• 6:04 - What makes 2025’s market environment so unusual?
• 10:10 - What is driving market resilience?
• 11:50 - Why financial services remain a “people-first” market.
• 15:47 - What candidates should consider when entering the financial sector in 2025.
• 18:32 - Insights from Lananh’s interview with the Bank of America CEO.
• And more…

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