UK bank profits surge amid war-driven market volatility
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- Category: Business
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-29 02:44 UTC
- Sources: Financial Times
UBS has reported an 80% profit surge due to trading gains from Middle East war-related market volatility. Lloyds has also seen its profits soar by 33% thanks to higher interest rates.
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