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Expectations for S&P 500 companies' earnings reports next week are high, but HSBC notes this optimism is limited to a select few. The article highlights that certain as-yet-unrewarded sectors may hold unexpected results.

The article discusses how Europe would handle defense without American support, covers HSBC's private credit exposure, and mentions Burnham's opposition to splitting the Treasury.

The Global Finals of the HSBC/HKU Business Case Challenge, organized by HSBC and The Hongkong Bank Foundation, featured 24 four-member university undergraduate teams from 20 countries across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East tackling real-time business problems. In its 19th year, the competition tests students' financial literacy and teamwork in a simulated executive environment.

Citi is set to become a clearing bank in the London gold market, joining JPMorgan, UBS, ICBC, and HSBC. This marks the first new clearing member for the world's largest physical gold market in a decade.

Global institutional investors are scaling up their yuan operations, with Hong Kong serving as a key offshore hub, according to an HSBC survey. The survey of over 120 investors managing $32 trillion shows 63% prefer offshore yuan markets for transactions.

Global institutional investors are scaling up yuan operations, shifting from market entry to growth with Hong Kong as a key hub. A HSBC survey of 120+ investors managing $32 trillion shows 63% prefer offshore yuan markets for transactions.

HSBC and Standard Chartered are evaluating SRTs as activity in Asia-linked deals increases. HSBC is set to release earnings results on July 30, 2025.

Adobe’s stock is rising following a contrarian upgrade from HSBC. An Adobe analyst advised investors to buy the stock despite the upgrade being against prevailing trends.

China's AI-driven drug-design firms are expanding globally through cross-border dealmaking, with out-licensing deals to major pharmaceutical companies reaching $75 billion in the first five months of 2026, up from zero before 2020. This growth occurs despite increasing US scrutiny of Chinese biotech firms.

Chinese AI-driven drug-design firms are securing global deals despite US scrutiny, with out-licensing deals reaching $75 billion in the first five months of 2026, up from zero before 2020.

HSBC plans to establish an integrated campus in Bengaluru. India is recognized as a key talent center and market for HSBC, as stated by Georges Elhedery, the group CEO of HSBC.

Major banks are increasing financing for fossil fuel expansion and petrochemical projects, abandoning climate commitments. Reports show $508 billion in 2025 for fossil fuel development and $252 billion for petrochemical activities since 2019, enabling the industry’s shift to plastics and fertilizers.

UK Trade Secretary Peter Kyle is hosting a Chinese delegation, including Commerce Minister Wang Wentao, to launch a 'trade booster' initiative aimed at increasing UK services exports to China. The 15th UK-China Joint Economic and Trade Commission meeting is being held in London, with British companies like Brompton Bikes and HSBC participating.

HSBC strategists suggest that the AI trade could surprise investors in the second half of the year if stock valuations begin to rise again, despite ongoing scrutiny.

Emirates NBD is reportedly in talks to acquire HSBC's Turkey unit. The article references a HSBC bank branch in Istanbul.

HSBC warns that the 'explosive' dollar rally is among the largest pain trades, indicating significant risks for investors. The bank's analysis highlights potential losses from the rapid appreciation of the U.S. dollar.

Chinese automakers will debut over 150 electric vehicles in the second half of 2023 amid slowing domestic demand, profit-destroying price wars, and international complaints about overcapacity. BYD, Geely, and other companies plan to launch models priced around 100,000 yuan, according to HSBC data.

Investors continue to rely on professional advisers for their final investment decisions despite using AI tools, according to a HSBC survey.

HSBC's Kettner states that US exceptionalism is nearing expiration. The comment highlights a potential shift in the perceived uniqueness of the United States.

HSBC’s Swiss unit is under formal investigation for potentially aiding Riad Salame in embezzling funds linked to a Lebanese central bank scandal. The case involves allegations of financial misconduct tied to the Lebanese central bank.

HSBC was fined for failures in protecting victims of scams in Australia. The bank admitted it provided inadequate protection against 'spoofing' attacks.

HSBC China has launched custodian services for a cross-border fund product, enabling mainland investors to legally invest in foreign markets. Analysts suggest this move indicates Beijing's continued support for legal overseas investment channels despite recent crackdowns on illegal trading.

World shares were mixed and oil traded below $80 as investors anticipated details of an interim U.S.-Iran war deal. Asian markets like Japan and South Korea hit records, while European indices showed mixed performance. Oil prices steadied after sharp declines amid optimism over potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Asian shares were mixed and oil traded below $80 a barrel as markets reacted to optimism over an interim U.S.-Iran war deal. The U.S. Federal Reserve began its policy meeting amid expectations of a rate hold, while oil prices stabilized after sharp declines linked to hopes of reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

Asian shares were mixed and oil prices traded below $80 a barrel as markets reacted to optimism over an interim U.S.-Iran war deal. The U.S. Federal Reserve's policy meeting and conflicting stock market trends, including Japan's Nikkei rising and South Korea's Kospi falling, highlighted market uncertainty.

Asian shares were mixed and oil prices fell below $80 per barrel as markets reacted to optimism over an interim U.S.-Iran war deal. The U.S. Federal Reserve began a two-day meeting to discuss interest rates, while Japan's Nikkei 225 rose amid strong export data, and South Korea's Kospi declined due to tech stock losses.

HSBC and Hang Seng mobile banking apps in Hong Kong experienced glitches on Monday morning, preventing customers from logging in. Over 10 HSBC customers reported being locked out, with the app displaying an error message requiring a valid email and mobile number for access.

HSBC and Hang Seng mobile banking apps experienced glitches on Monday morning, locking out Hong Kong customers. Over 10 HSBC customers reported being unable to log in after 9am, with the app displaying a message requiring valid email and mobile number for access.

Tanya Dick-Stock and her husband sued Barclays and HSBC, alleging the banks enabled her late father to use trusts, including one valued at $350 million, for money laundering. They seek $15 billion in damages and link the case to Ghislaine Maxwell.

BTG Pactual, Brazil’s largest investment bank, received regulatory approval to operate in Uruguay by acquiring HSBC’s Uruguayan business for $175 million. The acquired unit includes everyday banking, business lending, wealth management, and staff.

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority announced the formation of an expert group to advance the development of tokenized bonds. JPMorgan and HSBC are involved in the initiative.

HSBC and AIA experienced a decline in stock prices following a report about potential restrictions on Hong Kong bank accounts. The slump is directly linked to concerns over the reported curbs on financial activities in the region.

HSBC is under formal investigation by French prosecutors over a Lebanese central bank scandal. The Swiss unit of the bank faces preliminary charges linked to former governor Riad Salameh.

HSBC was charged for assisting a former Lebanese central bank official in embezzling hundreds of millions. The charges involve a Geneva-based HSBC subsidiary.

UK banks, excluded from Anthropic’s Project Glasswing expansion, are receiving access to OpenAI’s GPT-5.5 Cyber model. While JPMorganChase was the only financial institution granted access to Anthropic’s Mythos Preview, UK banks like HSBC, Lloyds, and Nationwide will use GPT-5.5 instead. The Bank of England’s governor, Andrew Bailey, criticized Anthropic’s exclusion of UK institutions, with some suspecting political motives behind access decisions.

Commodities are experiencing a 'super-squeeze' due to rising risks in the Hormuz region, according to HSBC. Copper rods are specifically mentioned in the context of this market tension.

HSBC's Kettner stated that strong earnings reduce concerns about a 'danger zone.' Traders are active on the New York Stock Exchange floor.

The rising use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs is influencing fashion and food industries, with clothing brands adjusting designs for body fluctuations and wedding retailers requiring size waivers. An HSBC report warns reduced food expenditures could cut consumer spending by 7% in regions with high obesity rates like Eastern Europe, Latin America, and the US.

HSBC is experiencing significant delays in processing Individual Savings Account (ISA) transfers, with some customers reporting six-week wait times. One customer claims £20,000 vanished during the process, highlighting the severity of the issue.

A recent partnership between Microsoft and Anthropic could generate $43 billion in revenue for Microsoft Azure by 2030, according to HSBC. The news raises questions about Microsoft's potential shift in focus from OpenAI to Anthropic.