HSBC 28% Profit Collapse

HSBC revealed some lousy results today, much as expected. The ongoing credit crisis (caused by the banks' irresponsible lending) has knocked £5.1BN (28%) from its first half profits to £5BN.

HSBC will not comment as to whether the losses from its toxic US loans have peaked or not. However, its provision for US consumer finance now stands at $6.8BN (85% higher than the same period last year).

HSBC chairman, Stephen Green, maintained a stiff upper lip and noted that the outlook was challenging.

Quite!

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