# HSBC Holdings Plc Chief Executive Officer Georges Elhedery said the conflict in the Middle East and broader ‘uncertainties’ are beginning to dent client confidence.

*business · news · 2026-04-14 · Bloomberg*

## Key points

- HSBC CEO Georges Elhedery reports Middle East conflict is impacting client confidence.
- Elhedery highlights that broader global uncertainties are also affecting investor sentiment.
- HSBC observes that these uncertainties are beginning to weigh on general business confidence.
- The duration of the Middle East conflict is a specific concern for HSBC's leadership.

**Companies:** HSBC Holdings Plc
**Countries:** United Kingdom, Hong Kong

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