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HSBC’s George Sees Prolonged Energy Market Volatility

By Bloomberg Markets April 16, 2026 Bullish
HSBC’s George Sees Prolonged Energy Market Volatility
Patrick George, Global Head of Markets and Securities Services at HSBC, says disruptions from the Iran conflict will continue to put pressure on energy markets. However, he says the financial sector is well equipped to navigate the uncertainty, while gold as an asset class for diversification is likely to trend higher. (Source: Bloomberg)
Patrick George, Global Head of Markets and Securities Services at HSBC, says disruptions from the Iran conflict will continue to put pressure on energy markets. However, he says the financial sector is well equipped to navigate the uncertainty, while gold as an asset class for diversification is likely to trend higher. (Source: Bloomberg)
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