Banks

US banks kick off Q2 earnings season this week, with JP Morgan, Wells Fargo, and Citigroup due to report on Friday, July 12th.

The better-than-expected performance from US Q3 banks’ earnings often paves the way for some encouraging numbers from UK banks. While NatWest, Lloyds, and HSBC are expected to post a year-on-year rise in pretax profit, Barclays is forecast to post a decline. Here we take a look at what to watch.

US stocks are heading for a higher start as investors mull over the first round of banks Q3 earnings, where JP Morgan and Wells Fargo beat estimates. Still some caution remains after yesterday's stronger than expected inflation data and as oil jumps 4%. Attention will now turn towards US Michigan consumer sentiment, which is forecast to fall modestly.

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UK banks are set to report Q2 results. Here we take a look at what to expect from Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds and NatWest.

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UK banks earnings start this week. Here we take a look at what to expect.

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