Why Is Jefferies Financial Group (JEF) Posting Record Banking Revenue But Weaker Trading?

Jefferies Financial Group (NYSE:JEF) reported Q3 earnings that came in ahead of market expectations. The group posted record investment banking revenue for the quarter, supported by strong equity underwriting activity. Fixed income trading revenue weakened sharply on a year-on-year basis, even as other divisions reported stronger results. The combination of a Q3 earnings beat, record investment banking revenue and softer fixed income trading is consistent with trends our broader work has...