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 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’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.