
Simon Wells
Chief European Economist at HSBC Global Research, providing insights on the European economy and its opportunities.
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Oct 3, 2025 • 14min
The Macro Brief – Europe on a mission
Simon Wells, Chief European Economist at HSBC Global Research, delves into the Eurozone's growth prospects and inflation challenges. He highlights how the ECB's strategies have led to a swift inflation reduction and discusses the persistent inflation issues in the UK. Wells also explores the impact of national fiscal policies on Eurozone growth, particularly Germany and France's contrasting approaches. He forecasts potential inflation spikes by 2027 and evaluates the risks to Europe from external factors like the US government shutdown.

Nov 15, 2024 • 11min
Europe's opportunities
Simon Wells, Chief European Economist at HSBC Global Research, sheds light on Europe's economic landscape. He discusses the reasons for optimism despite historical lag behind the US. The talk delves into purchasing power parity to assess growth disparities realistically. Wells addresses Europe's demographic challenges and the importance of innovation for competitiveness. He also explores the impacts of AI on productivity, job displacement, and the need for effective investment to spur economic growth.