Bank of America Corp. (NYSE:BAC) kicked off earnings season with a stronger-than-expected second quarter on Wednesday, reporting net income of $7.1 billion and earnings per share of 89 cents, surpassing analyst expectations.

Bank of America beat estimates for second-quarter profit on Wednesday, driven by tumultuous markets that helped its traders bring in more revenue, while its interest income also rose.

Bank of America’s net income for the second quarter increased 3% from a year ago to $7.1 billion, the bank said Wednesday. Earnings per share were 89 cents, topping analysts’ estimates for 86 cents, according to estimates compiled by FactSet.