ING Group NYSE: ING CEO Steven van Rijswijk said the bank's improved profitability outlook is being supported by stronger revenue growth, operating scalability and capital discipline, while management remains focused on organic expansion and targeted bolt-on acquisitions.
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Gold prices are surging on the back of renewed investment demand and growing worry about the U.S. fiscal outlook, but sticky inflation and the prospect of Fed rate hikes mean the path higher is unlikely to be a straight one, according to Ewa Manthey, Commodities Strategist at ING.In her latest analysis, Manthey said that fiscal risks have given gold fresh momentum, driving prices above $4,600 per ounce.
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ING Groep has delivered strong operating momentum, with Q2 2026 revenues up 10% YoY and profitability at sector-leading levels. ING raised its 2026 and 2027 revenue outlooks, now expecting €24.5B and €26B, respectively, driven by robust NII, fee income, and lending growth. Cost discipline and credit quality remain strong, with a 49% cost-to-income ratio, low provisions, and RoTE at 17% in Q2 2026.
The comments came after the bank earlier on Thursday raised its top-line and profitability guidance for this year and next.
ING Group NYSE: ING reported second-quarter 2026 results marked by higher income, continued customer growth and an upgraded outlook for 2026 and 2027, as the Dutch bank said its “Growing the Difference” strategy was producing improved operating leverage and profitability.
Surging momentum in the U.S. dollar and elevated bond yields are taking their toll on the precious metals market, with gold prices dropping below $4,000 an ounce and hitting a new low for the year.
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ING Groep has delivered resilient top-line growth, driven by record fee income and strategic business diversification. Current ECB rate expectations and potential hikes present cyclical upside for ING's net interest income and earnings in 2026. ING's valuation at 1.36x book appears fair, but sustained ROE improvement to 14-15% could justify a 15-25% upside.