Westpac报告收入略有下降,但是在经济不稳定的情况下刺激了红利。 Westpac reports a slight drop in earnings but boosts dividend, amid economic uncertainties.

澳大利亚主要银行之一Westpac报告说,头半收入下降1%,达33亿美元。 Westpac, one of Australia's major banks, reported a 1% drop in first-half earnings to $3.3 billion. 首席执行官Anthony Miller指出,客户在生活费用挑战以及澳大利亚储备银行利率宽松周期的潜在好处面前具有复原力。 CEO Anthony Miller noted customer resilience amid cost-of-living challenges and the potential benefits of the Reserve Bank of Australia's interest rate easing cycle. 然而,他警告说,地缘政治风险增加,特别是来自美国贸易政策的风险增加。 However, he warned of increased geopolitical risks, especially from US trade policies. 尽管面临这些挑战, Miller仍敦促投资者「透过噪音看一看」, 凸显澳大利亚的强势立场。 Despite these challenges, Miller urged investors to "look through the noise," highlighting Australia's strong position. Westpac还宣布了每股76美分的临时红利,比上一期间增加1%。 Westpac also announced an interim dividend of 76 cents per share, up one cent from the previous period.