Stephanie Leung, Chief Investment Officer at StashAway, shares her expertise on how recent US tariffs on China are shaking up global markets. Zachary Hill, Head of Portfolio Management at Horizon Investments, sheds light on market behavior during this turbulent time. They discuss the economic repercussions of the US-China trade war, including shifts in Asia-Pacific markets and the influence of tariffs on investment strategies. Additionally, advanced AI developments and their potential effects on the housing market in China are explored.

Fred Neumann, Chief Asia Economist at HSBC, Stephanie Leung, Chief Investment Officer at StashAway, and Morris Reid, Partner at Actum, discuss the intricate interdependencies between the U.S. and Chinese economies amid rising unemployment and recession risks. They dive into the volatility of AI stocks, especially Nvidia, and the essential role of technology in global trade. The guests preview an upcoming high-stakes presidential debate, emphasizing the influence of swing voters and key economic issues that will shape the political landscape.

Joe Little, Global Chief Strategist at HSBC Asset Management, and Stephanie Leung, Chief Investment Officer at StashAway, dive into China's economic stimulus measures and their potential impacts. They discuss the critical need for targeted fiscal policies to boost consumer confidence amid property market challenges. David Tafuri, a former State Department official, reflects on the one-year anniversary of the October 7th attacks, examining its consequences for Israel and the Israeli-Palestinian relationship, while emphasizing the need for a viable path toward peace.

Amy Dacey, Executive Director at American University's Sine Institute, shares insights into the political dynamics of the new Harris-Walz ticket and their impact on voter outreach. Carlos Casanova, Senior Asia Economist, discusses worries about Japan's economy in light of the Bank of Japan's rate hike, while Stephanie Leung, Chief Investment Officer, highlights the importance of partnerships in business. They also explore China's growth challenges and the recent volatility in global markets, connecting political and economic threads.

Stephanie Leung, Charu Chanana, and Terri Spath discuss the weakening Japanese yen and potential interventions, impact on Japanese consumers, AI and computing boom, and analysis of the yen's impact on Japan's equity story and US equity markets. The conversation also covers the Federal Reserve's rate cut decision, economic indicators, and strategies for hedging and diversification in the market.