In Wealth Management, we had a very strong performance, plus 70 in asia, plus 16 in europe, 3 in switzerland, upsetting the u. S. , where we saw the effect of net recurring fees being based on the previous quarter with an impact in our profits. Was there any sense of caution in the clients . How would you describe your client activity this quarter . Sergio still very active. More of a wait and see, starting to think about the second half of the year, which is full of events which potentially will trigger a change in investors sentiments. The geopolitical situation that we all know about the u. S. And china is going to the next level europe,ituation in which as we speak, is probably resolving but is still very complicated. Last but not least, the u. S. Election. According to our clients, 61 of our clients are thinking about changing their asset location post the election no matter who wins. Manus do you think that is holding them back, the election, overtraining and trade . Over china a
Markets are struggling for direction. Stocks in the u. S. Are looking at record highs in markets around the world are trying to figure out how to put that against the fact the chinese economy is slowing. Andpean stocks getting 0. 2 you can see the 10 year yield at 1. 74. A good day to talk policy. Coming up, we speak to the Incoming European Commission her team of commissioners faces a confirmation vote in parliament. Lets its rate to new york with first word news. A worldbeating brexit trade deal. Thats what british carmakers want the next government to deliver. The society of Motor Manufacturers and traders say the key requirements include a friction this border, tariff free trade, and regulatory alignment. They spent more than 5 Million Pounds preparing for the exit from the eu. Of Chinese Industrial enterprise falling for the Third Straight month as Producer Prices continue falling and domestic demand slows. Early indicators suggesting the economy slowed for a seventh straight mont
Lacqua in london. Stoxx 600 gaining. Optimism on the u. S. China trade war truce waning. Focus onear yield, Central Banks in the fed. President exclusively on surveillance tomorrow. The cut extension. Crude oil 59. 08. We will hear from irans oil minister. We focus in on iran and sanctions from the u. S. Opec extending production cuts into 2020, as the worlds , talks inporter vienna were wrinkling. The commitment to a ninemonth extension is solid, strong. Not only are recommitting to individual commitments to conformity from all countries. Tariffsd trump says against mexico are off the table, after the country stepped up efforts to stem the flow of migrants from Central America to the u. S. Trump said mexico is doing a great job and having a big impact on migration. Australia cutting the key rate for the second straight month. Policymakers attempt to provide support to a slowing economy. The Bank Governor lowering a key rate to 1 . Italys government lowering the deficit in a bid to com
PARIS, February 21, 2024 Regulatory News: On 20 February 2024, HSBC Continental Europe’s Board of Directors reviewed the second half year results and approved the bank’s consolidated financial statements for 2023.
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