European Bank Earnings Reflect Interest Rate Reality Check Amidst Weakening Economy =============== #3fef7fc7 ver:0.33 European bank earnings reflect a weakening economy and low interest rates impacting profits. Investors reward positive surprises, but a year-end rally is unlikely due to bond yields, Middle East conflict, and challenging earnings season. Bearish outlook due to global economic slowdown and high equity valuations. Energy allocation recommended as a hedge. Lloyds, BNP Paribas, Deutsche Bank, and Barclays among banks reporting Q1 earnings. European economies underperforming US, rate cuts expected. Barclays favors EU/UK equities over US due to better policy/growth trade-off, rebounding activity, and potential for rate cuts. Valuations in Europe improved, steady earnings expected. #EuropeanBanks #EarningsSeason #EconomicOutlook #EquityMarkets... #newstr #EuropeanBankEarnings #InterestRates #EquityMarketAnalysis https://here.news/story/3fef7fc7?ver=0.33