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Goldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs is a New York-based investment banking firm that engages in global investment banking, securities, investment management, and other financial services, primarily with institutional clients. Founded in 1869, the firm is recognised as one of the most prestigious institutions in the world, although its reputation has suffered after the financial sector drew fire since the global financial crisis.

Chairman / President

David Solomon

CEO / Managing Director

David Solomon

CFO / Finance Director

Lloyd Blankfein (Chairman and CEO)

Industry

Banking, Financial services

Website

GoldmanSachs.com

Headquarters address

200 West Street, New York, New York, U.S.

Stock Code

NYSE:GS

Year founded

1869

China GDP

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Electric & new energy vehicles

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Britain

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Semiconductors

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Despite the renewed investments, the trend may be difficult to sustain as China remains under US export controls, say analysts.

29 Mar 2026 - 8:00AM

A screen shows an image of a Samsung DRAM in the company’s showroom in Seoul, August 2, 2019. Photo: AFP

Middle East

Drivers in China rush to fill up before biggest petrol price hike this year

Beijing will raise refined oil prices for the fifth time this year at midnight but puts in place a temporary control to reduce the impact.

23 Mar 2026 - 7:33PM

Mergers & Acquisitions

China’s Zijin Mining clinches US$2.6b Chifeng Gold takeover in expansion drive

The acquisition boosts Zijin’s reserves amid resource nationalism, giving it control of Chifeng’s assets in Asia and Africa.

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China stock market

Chinese stocks shake laggard image amid oil shock as green transition pays off

China’s push into renewables helps shield its markets from the latest oil turmoil, with analysts pointing to limited downside risks.

20 Mar 2026 - 4:15PM

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Banking & finance

HSBC launches US$2.5 billion AT1 bond issue in Hong Kong after market standstill

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19 Mar 2026 - 2:04PM

China stock market

Which Chinese stocks can help investors withstand Middle East war shocks?

Amid rising oil prices and risk-off sentiment, investors should look to sectors where firms have pricing power, analysts say.

14 Mar 2026 - 2:23PM

China stock market

Chinese firms with success in global push poised to reap profit rewards

High commodity prices also a factor as mainland-listed firms set to continue outperforming Hong Kong peers battered by ‘involution’.

12 Mar 2026 - 7:30AM

People cross the street beneath a screen showing stock exchange data in Shanghai on March 9, 2026. Photo: EPA

China stock market

As Wall Street embraces Halo, is China set to lead the heavy-asset era?

The investment strategy gains momentum as AI spending, geopolitics and inflation boost demand for firms with heavy assets, low obsolescence.

11 Mar 2026 - 11:00AM

Halo companies own heavy physical assets that are capital-intensive and difficult to replicate, such as oil and gas pipelines. Photo: Xinhua

Hong Kong stock market

Middle East crisis fuels wild Hong Kong stocks swings from mainland investors

Rapid shifts in cross-border flows show even Hong Kong’s most reliable buyers can amplify market turbulence during geopolitical shocks.

11 Mar 2026 - 8:44AM

Energy

Oil above US$100 may persist as Goldman warns rally not over

Investors brace for prolonged disruption after Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz, sending crude to levels unseen since the 2022 energy shock.

9 Mar 2026 - 7:20PM

Banking & finance

Macroscope | How global debt is sowing the seeds of financial collapse

Markets have so far shrugged off wars and trade conflicts, but the rapid rise of already massive debt should alarm investors.

7 Mar 2026 - 5:18PM

People with smartphones walk through the business district of Jakarta, Indonesia, in June 2022. Debt stocks have reached new highs across both advanced and emerging economies. Photo: NurPhoto via Getty Images

Two Sessions 2026

China works to build slow, steady stock markets, rejecting norm of boom and bust

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7 Mar 2026 - 8:16AMvideocam

Two Sessions 2026

Chinese officials, car executives may discuss capping EV output

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2 Mar 2026 - 4:00PM

Yuan

As the yuan sizzles, China’s central bank deploys double-barrelled policy tweak

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China travel

Why China’s travellers spent little, despite rise in Chinese New Year trips

The country logged a record 596 million domestic trips over the extended holiday, but consumers are still reluctant to loosen their purse strings.

26 Feb 2026 - 3:08PMvideocam

A lion dance troupe performs for tourists during the Chinese New Year celebrations in Bangkok, Thailand. Photo: EPA

Banking & finance

South Korean investors pour millions into Chinese AI and tech stocks

Despite a sizzling home market, the country’s investors are stepping up buying on the Hong Kong and mainland exchanges this year.

26 Feb 2026 - 8:39AM

China trade

US-Indonesia deal threatens China’s ‘entrenched position’ in nickel market: analysts

A new deal gives America unrestricted access to Indonesia’s nickel – and challenges China’s ‘preferential’ position in the market, analysts say.

24 Feb 2026 - 12:00PM

Hong Kong property

Why global banks are betting on a double-digit surge in Hong Kong home prices

JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs join Morgan Stanley in lifting their market outlook to double digits, as price gains outpace previous expectations.

24 Feb 2026 - 9:44AM

Skyscrapers dot the landscape of Hong Kong’s Mid-Levels. The city’s housing rebound has been led in part by the luxury segment. Photo: Getty Images/iStockphoto

US-China trade war

What next for China’s export machine after top US court blocks Trump’s tariffs?

The high-stakes meeting between Trump and Xi may determine whether current reprieve gives way to a more durable trade deal, analyst says.

23 Feb 2026 - 8:00PM

By invalidating duties imposed under emergency presidential powers, the US Supreme Court ruling removes a powerful tool the White House had used to pressure Beijing, potentially weakening Washington’s bargaining position. Photo: Shutterstock

Gold in Hong Kong

Copper, lithium unlikely to match gold’s gains as output rises: Goldman

Record gold prices have lifted sentiment across raw materials, but analysts expect differentiated returns as producers ratchet up output.

19 Feb 2026 - 11:34AM

Artificial intelligence

Why cooling is the new chips: China pivots to AI’s heat challenge

Chinese manufacturers are moving aggressively into liquid-cooling technologies as hyperscalers expand data-centre infrastructure.

15 Feb 2026 - 4:00PM

China property

Green shoots for China property? Maybe – but the turnaround’s still shaky

Home-price declines eased in January and policy support is building, but analysts warn oversupply continues to cloud the outlook.

15 Feb 2026 - 9:30AM

New and existing home prices across 70 major mainland cities fell at a slower pace month on month in January, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics. Photo: AFP

China property

No floor yet: China home prices keep falling despite policy support

Monthly declines narrowed in January, yet worsening year-on-year prices suggest housing pressures persist.

13 Feb 2026 - 3:00PM

Chill wind: analysts say China’s nationwide home prices have not yet shown signs of stabilisation. Photo: EPA

United States

Top Goldman Sachs lawyer resigns after Epstein disclosures

Kathy Ruemmler is the most high-profile banking exit after the release of the latest Jeffrey Epstein documents.

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Artificial intelligence

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The software sector in China has long been constrained by slower cloud adoption and a weaker appetite for recurring subscription fees.

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.css-19im5qg{color:#c79a00;}Open Questions | Andrew Tilton on China’s economic trajectory in wake of Iran war

Goldman Sachs’ chief Asia-Pacific economist says worst is over in terms of property slump’s impact on China’s economic growth.

Middle East oil shock jolts EV demand, putting Chinese exports in fast lane

UK’s PM Starmer to host industry leaders for Middle East war talks on Monday

Samsung, SK Hynix step up China investments to combat global AI memory shortage

Despite the renewed investments, the trend may be difficult to sustain as China remains under US export controls, say analysts.

Drivers in China rush to fill up before biggest petrol price hike this year

Beijing will raise refined oil prices for the fifth time this year at midnight but puts in place a temporary control to reduce the impact.

China’s Zijin Mining clinches US$2.6b Chifeng Gold takeover in expansion drive

The acquisition boosts Zijin’s reserves amid resource nationalism, giving it control of Chifeng’s assets in Asia and Africa.

Chinese stocks shake laggard image amid oil shock as green transition pays off

China’s push into renewables helps shield its markets from the latest oil turmoil, with analysts pointing to limited downside risks.

HSBC launches US$2.5 billion AT1 bond issue in Hong Kong after market standstill

Lender’s AT1 bond sale is the first since Iran conflict froze the market, with Hong Kong’s stability making it the natural venue: analyst.

Which Chinese stocks can help investors withstand Middle East war shocks?

Amid rising oil prices and risk-off sentiment, investors should look to sectors where firms have pricing power, analysts say.

Chinese firms with success in global push poised to reap profit rewards

High commodity prices also a factor as mainland-listed firms set to continue outperforming Hong Kong peers battered by ‘involution’.

As Wall Street embraces Halo, is China set to lead the heavy-asset era?

The investment strategy gains momentum as AI spending, geopolitics and inflation boost demand for firms with heavy assets, low obsolescence.

Middle East crisis fuels wild Hong Kong stocks swings from mainland investors

Rapid shifts in cross-border flows show even Hong Kong’s most reliable buyers can amplify market turbulence during geopolitical shocks.

Oil above US$100 may persist as Goldman warns rally not over

Investors brace for prolonged disruption after Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz, sending crude to levels unseen since the 2022 energy shock.

.css-1pcrwvc{color:#2aa191;}Macroscope | How global debt is sowing the seeds of financial collapse

Markets have so far shrugged off wars and trade conflicts, but the rapid rise of already massive debt should alarm investors.

China works to build slow, steady stock markets, rejecting norm of boom and bust

Beijing is emphasising gradual growth in its policies for capital markets, encouraging dividend payouts and drawing a contrast with the West.

Chinese officials, car executives may discuss capping EV output

As China’s EV industry faces slowing growth, officials may discuss capping output and boosting tech innovation to combat price wars.

As the yuan sizzles, China’s central bank deploys double-barrelled policy tweak

Regulators refine cross-border rules and cut the foreign exchange risk reserve ratio for forward forex sales to zero, aiming to provide stable offshore liquidity and help firms manage risks.

Why China’s travellers spent little, despite rise in Chinese New Year trips

The country logged a record 596 million domestic trips over the extended holiday, but consumers are still reluctant to loosen their purse strings.

South Korean investors pour millions into Chinese AI and tech stocks

Despite a sizzling home market, the country’s investors are stepping up buying on the Hong Kong and mainland exchanges this year.

US-Indonesia deal threatens China’s ‘entrenched position’ in nickel market: analysts

A new deal gives America unrestricted access to Indonesia’s nickel – and challenges China’s ‘preferential’ position in the market, analysts say.

Why global banks are betting on a double-digit surge in Hong Kong home prices

JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs join Morgan Stanley in lifting their market outlook to double digits, as price gains outpace previous expectations.

What next for China’s export machine after top US court blocks Trump’s tariffs?

The high-stakes meeting between Trump and Xi may determine whether current reprieve gives way to a more durable trade deal, analyst says.

Copper, lithium unlikely to match gold’s gains as output rises: Goldman

Record gold prices have lifted sentiment across raw materials, but analysts expect differentiated returns as producers ratchet up output.

Why cooling is the new chips: China pivots to AI’s heat challenge

Chinese manufacturers are moving aggressively into liquid-cooling technologies as hyperscalers expand data-centre infrastructure.

Green shoots for China property? Maybe – but the turnaround’s still shaky

Home-price declines eased in January and policy support is building, but analysts warn oversupply continues to cloud the outlook.

No floor yet: China home prices keep falling despite policy support

Monthly declines narrowed in January, yet worsening year-on-year prices suggest housing pressures persist.

Top Goldman Sachs lawyer resigns after Epstein disclosures

Kathy Ruemmler is the most high-profile banking exit after the release of the latest Jeffrey Epstein documents.

US software rout spills over to China’s SaaS sector

The software sector in China has long been constrained by slower cloud adoption and a weaker appetite for recurring subscription fees.

Open Questions | Andrew Tilton on China’s economic trajectory in wake of Iran war

Macroscope | How global debt is sowing the seeds of financial collapse