Breaking News! Standard Chartered Group's 2026 revenue growth slows down, first-quarter performance is strong! Standard Chartered Group's 2026 revenue growth forecast is subdued. Standard Chartered Group released its latest financial report, predicting that the increase in operating income in 2026 will be in the lower range of 5%-7%. This outlook reflects the group's cautious attitude towards future economic growth, especially amid global economic uncertainties, with the group's growth expected to slow down. The first quarter exceeded expectations, with revenue surpassing $5.9 billion. Despite the overall revenue outlook being subdued, Standard Chartered Group's first-quarter performance was still impressive. The company's operating income in the first quarter reached $5.9 billion, far exceeding the estimated $5.58 billion, demonstrating its strong profitability amid market turbulence. Pre-tax profit greatly exceeded expectations, with an impressive $2.45 billion. Standard Chartered Group's pre-tax profit in the first quarter was $2.45 billion, significantly surpassing the expected $2.09 billion, indicating the group's strong cost control and profitability even in challenging environments.