Following Donald Trump's election victory, market analysts have noted a significant surge in trading activity, particularly among banks and brokers. Gaurav Mallik, CIO of Pallas Capital Advisors, highlighted the bullish sentiment in the markets, attributing it to Republican control over both houses of Congress and the presidency. Goldman Sachs' chief US equity strategist, David Kostin, anticipates a 25% increase in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity and a 7% rise in the S&P 500 over the next year. The election outcome has also prompted discussions about the implications of Trump’s antitrust appointments, which are expected to facilitate easier deal-making, especially outside Silicon Valley. Analysts suggest that the trading frenzy and heightened M&A activity reflect both a reaction to Trump's policies and a broader sense of certainty in the market. Overall, the election results have ignited a rally in the US stock market, further energizing the financial sector's outlook for 2025.