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European Banking Giants Calm Investor Concerns With Higher-Than-Expected Profits

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Deutsche Bank, BNP Paribas, Standard Chartered, and Santander beat third-quarter profit forecasts, while UBS met expectations. The results helped reassure investors following a 10% drop in banking stocks over the previous month.

Why it matters

These results reassured investors after a month in which banking stocks fell 10%.

Key facts

  • Deutsche Bank, BNP Paribas, Standard Chartered, and Santander beat third-quarter profit forecasts.
  • UBS reported third-quarter earnings that met expectations.
  • Banking stocks had fallen 10% in the month leading up to the reports.

Source excerpt · PYMNTS

Four European banks beat third-quarter profit forecasts, while a fifth bank reported earnings in line with expectations, Reuters reported Wednesday (Oct. 28). The banks reporting stronger-than-expected results Wednesday included Deutsche Bank, BNP Paribas, Standard Chartered and Santander, while the one that met expectations was UBS, according to the report. These results reassured investors after…