ALBAWABA - Standard Chartered Bank reported a 21 percent jump in profits in the first quarter of the year, surpassing analysts' expectations, thanks to higher interest rates, strong retail banking, and China's reopening after years of COVID-19 restrictions. The bank, which focuses on emerging markets, said its pre-tax profits reached $1.81 billion in the period from January to March, compared with $1.49 billion recorded in the corresponding period of last ...