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Traditional Wall Street Trades Deliver Strong Returns Despite AI Obsession
Old-school Wall Street trading strategies produced solid gains this year, but their performance was largely overlooked as investor attention remained fixed on artificial intelligence and technology-driven market narratives.
Several traditional Wall Street trading strategies delivered strong returns this year but were largely overshadowed by investor focus on artificial intelligence. Trades tied to interest rates, credit, energy, and currency markets performed well as volatility, inflation shifts, and central bank policy changes created opportunities. Market participants note that while AI dominated headlines, classic macro and flow-driven trades quietly generated consistent profits across asset classes.