Jefferies Reports Earnings Before the Big Banks. Here's Why Wall Street Should Be Watching Closely.

Jefferies Financial reported mixed Q2 earnings with net earnings and revenue missing estimates, but achieved record investment banking revenue of $1.2 billion (up 58% YoY). While asset management revenue declined 46% due to market weakness and Point Bonita losses, the strong investment banking results suggest upcoming quarters for Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and JPMorgan Chase should be robust, as they won't face the same asset management headwinds.