Credit Suisse CEO Cautions on Outlook After Trading Beat

  • Citi analysts say results mixed as one-off sale boosts profits
  • Bank’s reputation was dented by spying operation on Iqbal Khan
CEO Tidjane Thiam discusses the spying scandal involving former employee Iqbal Khan.Source: Bloomberg
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Credit Suisse Group AG gave a more downbeat outlook after trading income surged, saying the U.S.-China trade dispute will lead to more cautious spending and investment decisions.

The Zurich-based bank also highlighted Brexit as an ongoing geopolitical challenge likely to affect client sentiment this year. It struck a cautious note after third quarter results that beat analysts estimates for both revenue and net income, led by gains at its global markets business -- once a perennial source of concern for Chief Executive Officer Tidjane Thiam.