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HSBC warns global markets may be losing momentum, highlighting four risks that could hinder upward momentum.
HSBC indicates the market has weathered continuous shocks but faces risks of stumbling due to higher corporate taxes, a resurgence in private sector debt, and a shift in equity-bond relationships.HSBC points out that Asia in 2569 bears many similarities to the period before the 2540 Asian financial crisis, but the risk this time lies in AI.
HSBC's chief economist pointed out that rising US bond yields, a weakening yen, and the AI boom are similar to the period before the 2540 Asian financial crisis, but emphasized that Asia is stronger today than before, with the main risk lying in its dependence on US demand for AI.HSBC plans to overhaul its Singapore business, consolidating its main banks under one roof to reduce complexity and costs.
HSBC is considering consolidating its wholesale, retail, and private banking businesses in Singapore under a single entity, continuing its global restructuring and investing in an AI center.HSBC's first-half profit grew 23%, exceeding expectations, and announced a $1 billion share buyback.
HSBC reported first-half profits of $19,500 billion, a 23% increase that exceeded expectations, and announced a $1,000 billion share buyback program and an upward revision of its net interest income target.HSBC sells its Singapore insurance business to Allianz for $2.1 billion, expanding into wealth management.
HSBC has reached an agreement to sell its life and health insurance business in Singapore to Allianz for US$2.1 billion, expecting a pre-tax profit of US$1.8 billion. The company will proceed with restructuring, focusing on its wealth management business.HSBC upgrades its outlook on Indian stocks, raising its Sensex index target to 84,000 points.
HSBC upgraded its recommendation on the Indian stock market to "Neutral" and raised its Sensex index target to 84,000 points, citing reduced oil price risk and strong domestic consumption.HSBC has cut its 2569 gold price target to $4,560 following a stronger dollar and signals of tighter Federal Reserve controls.
HSBC has cut its average gold price forecast for 2569 to $4,560 per ounce and for 2570 to $4,925 per ounce, following a stronger dollar and signals of tighter Federal Reserve policy.HSBC is poised to finalize a deal for SRT, transferring a $2 billion portfolio of Standard Chartered's Asian loan portfolio and risk.
HSBC has begun discussions with investors to reallocate its Asian loan portfolio, while Standard Chartered is preparing a deal for SRT worth approximately $2 billion, reflecting a global trend of banks accelerating the use of risk management tools.HSBC expects the Bank of Thailand to keep interest rates at 1% until 70.
HSBC expects the Bank of Thailand's Monetary Policy Committee to maintain its policy interest rate at 1% throughout 2026 and 2027, citing the continued fragility of the Thai economy facing various risks, the burden of rising energy costs on businesses, and low confidence levels not seen since the 2008 global financial crisis.HSBC CEO emphasizes, "Humans remain the heart of the bank," even as AI plays an increasingly important role.
The CEO of HSBC pointed out that while AI has revolutionized financial services and improved banking efficiency, human decision-making and responsibility remain crucial.
