ReutersAug 20, 2016Markets & Economy
Maryam Behmard on Earnings Season Underway
Heineken's India push, Barclays leads the banks, and Hinkley Point pressure builds on EDF.
In this segment
- Heineken tipped for a Q2 profit jump as it buys 43% of United Breweries.
- FTSE 100 trades lower while Barclays-led banking strength props up the 250.
- The Bank of England watched for signs of future policy shifts.
- HSBC, Société Générale, UniCredit, and Standard Chartered headline the week ahead.