The U.S. banking industry has benefited from a cut in corporate tax rates, interest rate hikes and a strengthening economy.

Volatility caused by escalating trade tensions and central bank policy changes also boosted trading revenue across Wall Street. Goldman Sachs Group Inc 45 percent jump in bond trading revenue was the biggest among its peers.

Following is a snapshot of bank earnings:

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(Reporting and Graphic by Diptendu Lahiri in Bengaluru)