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European stocks recovered as falling oil prices offset weak earnings from HSBC. Mining and energy sectors saw mixed results, while Reckitt Benckiser fell due to supply constraints affecting its cleani
HSBC CEO Georges Elhedery stated that resilient alternative logistics routes could render the Strait of Hormuz redundant within five years, citing investments to recover from the impact of the Iran co
Valency International secured a $60 million guarantee for a bond funding a facility to convert cashew nut waste into bio-oils and green energy in Ivory Coast. The HSBC-arranged bond, listed on the Vie
HSBC upgraded Indian equities to Neutral, citing lower crude oil prices and stabilized currency reducing earnings risks. Brent crude fell 33% amid easing Middle East tensions, attracting foreign inflo
Gold faces a weekly decline as U.S.-Iran tensions fuel inflation fears and Federal Reserve rate-hike expectations, prompting HSBC to lower long-term forecasts. Oil prices rose on strike concerns, whil
HSBC cut its 2026 and 2027 gold price forecasts due to a hawkish U.S. Federal Reserve outlook and a stronger dollar, lowering the 2026 average projection to $4,560 per ounce.
HSBC analysts warn commodities face a 'super-squeeze' due to Strait of Hormuz closure risks, potentially causing oil and LNG shortages. Market pressure is compounded by rising metal demand and El Niño
Cambridge University is withdrawing £135 million from banks like HSBC and Barclays due to their fossil fuel financing. The move targets institutions supporting the oil and gas industry amid growing cl
HSBC launched a $4 billion credit facility to support mainland Chinese companies expanding sustainable technologies like clean power, EVs, and data centers globally. This financing supports low-carbon
HSBC research indicates UAE's planned 2026 exit from OPEC+ will have minimal immediate effect on oil markets due to Strait of Hormuz constraints. However, it may undermine long-term supply discipline
HSBC upgraded U.S. equities and the global Basic Materials sector to overweight, citing strong earnings and commodity support. Conversely, it downgraded Europe ex-UK and healthcare sectors due to weak
HSBC Chair Brendan Nelson warns that Middle East conflicts threaten global energy flows, keeping oil prices near $100 per barrel. Analysts estimate 10 million barrels daily are removed from the market
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