UK market lens: domestic borrowers differ from overseas earners
The September Bank of England statement keeps Bank Rate at 3.75% and notes inflation risks from energy.
Bank of England · 30 Sep 2026 · analysisStock Markets
United Kingdom · Stock Markets
HSBC’s adjusted earnings give a different growth comparison
Interim adjusted pre-tax profit is US$20.4 billion, up 6%. Investors should reconcile adjusted and reported figures rather than compare unlike measures.
HSBC · 4 Aug 2026 · resultsShell’s second-quarter filing is the baseline for energy exposure
Shell published its second-quarter results on 30 July. Cash generation, distributions and commodity sensitivity should be checked in the filing; this briefing makes no live price claim.
Shell · 30 Jul 2026 · background