HSBC Holdings plc engages in the provision of banking and financial products and services worldwide. It operates through three segments: Wealth and Personal Banking, Commercial Banking, and Global Banking and Markets. The Wealth and Personal Banking segment offers retail banking and wealth products, including current and savings accounts, mortgages and personal loans, credit and debit cards, and local and international payment services; and wealth management services comprising insurance and investment products, global asset management services, and investment management and private wealth solutions. This segment serves personal banking and high net worth individuals. The Commercial Banking segment provides credit and lending, treasury management, payment, cash management, commercial insurance, and investment services; commercial cards; international trade and receivables finance services; foreign exchange products; capital raising services on debt and equity markets; and advisory services. It serves small and medium sized enterprises, mid-market enterprises, and corporates. The Global Banking and Markets segment offers financing, advisory, and transaction services; and credit, rates, foreign exchange, equities, money markets, and securities services; and investment services. It serves government, corporate and institutional clients, and private investors. The company was founded in 1865 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.
Q4 2025 is off to a flying start with record highs being printed left, right, and center. US and Japanese stocks made fresh new highs, while the gold price powered through $4,000 for the first time, and Bitcoin crossed the $126k level. Is this all a case of USD weakness, irrational exuberance, or solid fundamentals? This week, we are reviewing Q3 market performance, Q2 earnings season, and the outlook heading into the end of 2025…
Over the last 7 days, the market has remained flat, although notably the Real Estate sector declined by 3.5%. Meanwhile, the market is actually up 13% over the past year. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 14% per annum. Market details ›