Middle East news: HSBC makes bold GCC prediction as Iran vs US-Israel war rattles markets and oil prices surge – The Times of India

Middle East news: HSBC makes bold GCC prediction as Iran vs US-Israel war rattles markets and oil prices surge – The Times of India

War, Oil, Markets: HSBC’s Bold Bet on the Gulf Amid Iran vs US-Israel Crisis Even as geopolitical tensions escalate across the Middle East, global banking giant HSBC has publicly reaffirmed its confidence in the long-term economic strength of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) economies, signalling that international financial institutions are not retreating from the region…

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IT reset: Indian tech stocks search for momentum after a long slowdown; AI shifts from pilots to payoffs – The Times of India

IT reset: Indian tech stocks search for momentum after a long slowdown; AI shifts from pilots to payoffs – The Times of India

After nearly four years of underperformance, India’s information technology stocks are entering 2026 with expectations shaped more by realism than hype, as investors assess whether artificial intelligence can finally revive growth after a prolonged slowdown.The Nifty IT index is trading close to a four-year low, a sharp reversal from the pandemic-era boom that once made…

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IndiGo fiasco: HSBC maintains ‘buy’ rating for InterGlobe Aviation; cites ‘no structural damage’ despite recent crisis – The Times of India

IndiGo fiasco: HSBC maintains ‘buy’ rating for InterGlobe Aviation; cites ‘no structural damage’ despite recent crisis – The Times of India

Worried about your InterGlobe Aviation investment after IndiGo’s recent operational crisis? HSBC has urged IndiGo investors to look past the dramatic scenes surrounding InterGlobe Aviation over the past week, saying the chaos has not altered the airline’s long-term prospects. The brokerage acknowledged the scale of the disruption but concluded that the airline’s fundamentals remain unbroken,…

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Gold outlook: Yellow metal retains shine as global uncertainty fuels record demand; HSBC sees continued strength ahead – The Times of India

Gold outlook: Yellow metal retains shine as global uncertainty fuels record demand; HSBC sees continued strength ahead – The Times of India

Gold is set to remain firmly supported in the months ahead, with HSBC describing the metal as a reliable shield against global volatility. In its Think Future 2026 outlook, the bank said gold continues to benefit from powerful demand both from central banks and retail investors amid persistent economic and geopolitical uncertainty.As per news agency…

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FIIs may return after year-long absence; attractive valuations, government policies support outlook: HSBC report – The Times of India

FIIs may return after year-long absence; attractive valuations, government policies support outlook: HSBC report – The Times of India

A day after HSBC’s upgrade of Indian equities to ‘Overweight’ from ‘Neutral’, citing attractive valuations, supportive government policies and resilient domestic flows, the brokerage anticipates the return of foreign institutional investors (FIIs) after a 12-month period of absence.HSBC noted that external positioning heavily favours markets like Korea and Taiwan, funded by selling Indian equities. However,…

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Sensex at 94,000 by 2026-end? HSBC upgrades India to ‘Overweight’; top reasons for positive view – The Times of India

Sensex at 94,000 by 2026-end? HSBC upgrades India to ‘Overweight’; top reasons for positive view – The Times of India

HSBC observes that India has remained relatively stable compared to other Asian markets, particularly Korea and Taiwan. (AI image) HSBC projects that Sensex will hit 94,000 by the end of 2026, and has upgraded the status of Indian equities to ‘Overweight’ from ‘Neutral’. HSBC says the change in stance is due to improved market valuations,…

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UAE: HSBC sets up shop in Dubai with region’s first wealth centre to court wealthy clients | World News – The Times of India

UAE: HSBC sets up shop in Dubai with region’s first wealth centre to court wealthy clients | World News – The Times of India

HSBC’s Dubai wealth centre aims to serve the growing number of millionaires in the UAE, with over 130,000 currently residing/ Image: HSBC via The National HSBC, Europe’s largest bank by total assets, is expanding its footprint in the UAE with the opening of a dedicated wealth centre in Dubai. This new facility at the bank’s…

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