Global Market: HSBC third-quarter profit jumps 32% to $9.6 billion

HSBC has announced a remarkable 32% rise in pretax profits for the third quarter, totaling $9.6 billion. This surge is attributed to increased interest rates and a decrease in anticipated credit losses, significantly boosting profitability. However, despite these promising results and a share buyback initiative, the bank's shares saw a decline of over 3%. The interim dividend remains steady at $0.