HSBC Chair says peace deal needed for global energy flows

HSBC Chair Brendan Nelson says a Middle East peace deal is vital to restore energy flows. He expects steady interest rates as oil prices hover near $100.

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The chairman of HSBC HOLDINGS PLC, Brendan Nelson, stated on Tuesday that a peace agreement in the Middle East is a critical requirement for restoring global energy flows. Speaking at a major investment summit in Hong Kong, Nelson highlighted that persistent uncertainty in the region continues to keep energy prices at elevated levels, posing a significant threat to the global economy through oil-driven inflation.

HSBC Group Chairman Brendan Nelson pictured during a business forum in Beijing in early 2026. Kin Cheung/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
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