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A weekly updates on key macro issues influencing developed and emerging markets around the world. Our economists, strategists and analysts share their insights, views and ideas to help guide your outlook. Subscribe now.For more from HSBC Global Research, email us at askresearch@hsbc.comStay connected and access free to view reports and videos from HSBC Global Research follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/hsbcresearch/ or click here: https://www.gbm.hsbc.com/insights/global-research. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 9, 2025 • 15min
Getting Germany going
German economists Stefan Schilbe and Anja Heimann consider whether a policy reboot – including a huge fiscal package – could help get Europe’s largest economy back on track. For more content from HSBC Global Research, follow us on LinkedIn: #HSBCResearch. And don't forget to follow our Asia-centric podcast "Under the Banyan Tree" on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Email us at AskResearch@hsbc.com for any questions. Disclosures and Disclaimers: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/9LXXCNH Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 2, 2025 • 9min
Looking for good news in the UK
With the UK facing a long list of economics challenges, Liz Martins, Senior UK Economist, considers whether there is any light at the end of the tunnel.For more content from HSBC Global Research, follow us on LinkedIn: #HSBCResearch. And don't forget to follow our Asia-centric podcast "Under the Banyan Tree" on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.Email us at AskResearch@hsbc.com for any questions.Disclosures and Disclaimers: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/kcNzsGm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 25, 2025 • 16min
Going for gold
James Steel, Chief Precious Metals Analyst, looks at what’s behind gold’s surge to record highs and considers where prices could go from here.For more content from HSBC Global Research, follow us on LinkedIn: #HSBCResearch. And don't forget to follow our Asia-centric podcast "Under the Banyan Tree" on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.Email us at AskResearch@hsbc.com for any questions.Disclosures and Disclaimers: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/zj6g9gz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 18, 2025 • 14min
Tariffs take their toll
Janet Henry, Global Chief Economist, and Simon Wells, Chief European Economist, assess how US tariffs and heightened uncertainty could affect growth, inflation, and monetary policy.For more content from HSBC Global Research, follow us on LinkedIn: #HSBCResearch. And don't forget to follow our Asia-centric podcast "Under the Banyan Tree" on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.Email us at AskResearch@hsbc.com for any questions.Disclosures and Disclaimers: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/KhW7wdP Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 10, 2025 • 14min
Assessing the tariff turmoil
Janet Henry, Chief Global Economist, and Murat Ulgen, Global Head of Emerging Markets Research, examine the fallout from US tariffs and how policymakers could respond.For more content from HSBC Global Research, follow us on LinkedIn: #HSBCResearch. And don't forget to follow our Asia-centric podcast "Under the Banyan Tree" on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.Email us at AskResearch@hsbc.com for any questions.Disclosures and Disclaimers: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/rrnFsFj Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 4, 2025 • 14min
Turning up the tariffs
Shanella Rajanayagam, Paul Mackel and Simon Wells discuss the implications of the latest US tariff announcements for trade, currencies and Europe’s economy.For more content from HSBC Global Research, follow us on LinkedIn: #HSBCResearch. And don't forget to follow our Asia-centric podcast "Under the Banyan Tree" on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.Email us at AskResearch@hsbc.com for any questions.Disclosures and Disclaimers: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/DqG7whw Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 28, 2025 • 13min
Talking points from the HSBC Global Investment Summit
From trade and policy priorities to new growth opportunities, Janet Henry, Global Chief Economist, and Fred Neumann, Chief Asia Economist, join Piers Butler to discuss the key takeaways from this year’s event in Hong Kong.For more content from HSBC Global Research, follow us on LinkedIn: #HSBCResearch. And don't forget to follow our Asia-centric podcast "Under the Banyan Tree" on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.Email us at AskResearch@hsbc.com for any questions.Disclosures and Disclaimers: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/Kvl7rCn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 21, 2025 • 20min
How well do you understand AI?
Mark McDonald, Head of Data Science and Analytics, picks apart some of the most common misconceptions about artificial intelligence that frequently come up in discussions with investors.For more content from HSBC Global Research, follow us on LinkedIn: #HSBCResearch. And don't forget to follow our Asia-centric podcast "Under the Banyan Tree" on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.Email us at AskResearch@hsbc.com for any questions.Disclosures and Disclaimers: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/mM7BHst Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 14, 2025 • 18min
Shifting market narratives
We look at what’s behind the recent moves in the stock and bond markets with Alastair Pinder, Head EM and Global Equity Strategist, and Steven Major, Global Head of Fixed Income Research.For more content from HSBC Global Research, follow us on LinkedIn: #HSBCResearch. And don't forget to follow our Asia-centric podcast "Under the Banyan Tree" on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.Email us at AskResearch@hsbc.com for any questions.Disclosures and Disclaimers: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/llShVWF Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 7, 2025 • 14min
All about Asia
From tariffs to demographics to growth, we catch up with Fred Neumann, Chief Asia Economist, to discuss the issues facing the region’s economies.For more content from HSBC Global Research, follow us on LinkedIn: #HSBCResearch. And don't forget to follow our Asia-centric podcast "Under the Banyan Tree" on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.Email us at AskResearch@hsbc.com for any questions.Disclosures and Disclaimers: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/hvXVMPn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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