
The Macro Brief by HSBC Global Research
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.
Latest episodes

Jun 26, 2025 • 15min
The A to Z of crypto
Daragh Maher, Head of Digital Assets Research, demystifies the world of cryptocurrencies and looks at how digital assets could move from niche to mainstream.For more content from HSBC Global Investment 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/JHXvCjK Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 20, 2025 • 18min
Rising risks
Kim Fustier, Head of European Oil & Gas Research, and Murat Ulgen, Global Head of Emerging Markets, discuss how the conflict between Iran and Israel has introduced yet more uncertainty into financial markets.For more content from HSBC Global Investment 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/nwbqSGc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 13, 2025 • 19min
Globetrotting
Janet Henry, Global Chief Economist, considers whether tariff uncertainties are starting to feed through into the latest economic data.For more content from HSBC Global Investment 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/hktsWLP Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 6, 2025 • 15min
Commodities, tariffs & trade
Paul Bloxham, our Sydney-based Chief Economist for Australia, New Zealand and Global Commodities, drops by the London studio to discuss how tariff uncertainties and global growth worries are affecting commodity prices.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/101/2scKXzM Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 30, 2025 • 13min
India’s global integration
Pranjul Bhandari, Chief India Economist, examines India’s interconnectedness with the global economy and considers whether the redrawing of supply chains could present new opportunities. 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/bHlntgR Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 23, 2025 • 13min
Who owns the US?
Alastair Pinder, Head EM and Global Equity Strategist, considers whether America is losing global investor flows following recent market volatility. 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/vGpnsSF Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 16, 2025 • 14min
Dollar distrust
Paul Mackel, Global Head of FX Research, examines the changing drivers of the US dollar and its prospects going forward. 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/xhbSpmX Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.