Willem Sels

Willem Sels, the Global Chief Investment Officer at HSBC Global Private Banking and Wealth, and Hillary Kramer, Chief Investment Officer at Kramer Capital Research, dive into the People's Bank of China's plans to enhance financial support. They discuss potential interest rate cuts, signaling a shift to boost investor confidence amidst U.S.-China tensions. The duo explores investment opportunities in Asia-Pacific, along with navigating vulnerabilities in the equity and cryptocurrency markets, emphasizing the importance of strategic, diversified investments for stability.

Economist discusses disinflation dilemma, market reassessment of inflation, and potential rate cuts. Global economic performance, US investment climate, and analysis of liquidity and growth outlook. AI impact, China's outlook, and speculation on BOJ policy changes. Insights on inflation in Japan and Osage history.

Joined by Willem Sels, Global CIO at HSBC Global Private Banking and Wealth, and Gene Goldman, Chief Investment Officer at Cetera Financial Group, the discussion revolves around the looming US tariffs and their weight on investor sentiment. Sels shares insights from HSBC's Global Investment Summit, highlighting the bullish outlook for Asian markets. Goldman analyses how trade tensions impact the Federal Reserve’s inflation strategy and emphasizes the importance of adapting investment strategies, particularly in small and mid-cap stocks amidst market volatility.