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HSBC Global Research
A weekly update 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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Nov 14, 2025 • 14min
The AI effect
Shiva Joon, Data Scientist, and Duncan Toms, Multi-Asset Strategist, look at how artificial intelligence is helping to drive the stellar performance of many US companies.For more content from HSBC Global Investment Research, just search for #HSBCResearch on LinkedIn. 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. Click here for appropriate Disclosures, including analyst certifications, and Disclaimers that must be viewed with this podcast: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/HJJQchf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 7, 2025 • 18min
The next game-changing technologies
James Pomeroy, Global Economist at HSBC, discusses transformative technologies that could reshape our economy. He dives into humanoid robots, highlighting their potential to revolutionize labor markets by taking over physical tasks. Pomeroy also explores the current state and future implications of autonomous driving, raising questions about productivity and adoption. Additionally, he spotlights quantum computing as a game-changer in healthcare and automation but warns of cybersecurity risks. Throughout, he emphasizes the need for policy responses to manage employment shifts and the associated risks.

Oct 31, 2025 • 17min
Rates, shutdowns and bubbles
In this US special, Ryan Wang, US Economist, and Alastair Pinder, Head EM and Global Equity Strategist, discuss the Fed’s next move, the impact of the government shutdown and fears of an AI bubble.For more content from HSBC Global Investment Research, just search for #HSBCResearch on LinkedIn. 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. Click here for appropriate Disclosures, including analyst certifications, and Disclaimers that must be viewed with this podcast: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/xfXR9xh Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 24, 2025 • 20min
Top global talking points
Janet Henry, Global Chief Economist at HSBC, shares her insights on US economic resilience and future rate cuts. Murat Ulgen, Global Head of Macro Strategy, discusses the bullish market sentiment amidst global uncertainties. Paul Mackel, Global Head of FX Research, analyzes the dollar's potential decline as the Fed eases. They also explore the impact of AI on productivity, emerging markets' stability, and the limited inflationary effects of tariffs. The conversation highlights key issues such as corporate credit risks and gold's appeal amid uncertainty.

Oct 17, 2025 • 13min
Tech supremacy
Sean McLoughlin, Senior Global Industrials Analyst, explains how the boom in AI and cloud computing is fuelling a reacceleration in global capital expenditure.For more content from HSBC Global Investment Research, just search for #HSBCResearch on LinkedIn. 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/B6KLVmt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 10, 2025 • 19min
The LatAm low-down with Joseph Incalcaterra
Fresh from HSBC's inaugural Brazil Forum, Head of LatAm Macro Strategy Joseph Incalcaterra joins Aline van Duyn to discuss the macro landscape across Latin America's key economies.For more content from HSBC Global Investment Research, just search for #HSBCResearch on LinkedIn. 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/NBdxbGK Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 3, 2025 • 13min
Europe on a mission
Simon Wells, Chief European Economist, assesses the growth outlook for the region and the contrasting fortunes of the ECB and Bank of England in their bid to tame inflation.For more content from HSBC Global Investment Research, just search for #HSBCResearch on LinkedIn. 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/nFbhDKS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 26, 2025 • 18min
Market resilience amid global risks
Janet Henry, Global Chief Economist, looks at how the world economy is muddling through despite substantial challenges, while Ali Cakiroglu, Emerging Markets Strategist, explains why investors are becoming more bullish on EM assets.For more content from HSBC Global Investment Research, just search for #HSBCResearch on LinkedIn. 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/smqScSg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 19, 2025 • 17min
Understanding digital money
Daragh Maher, Head of Digital Assets Research, discusses which of the competing visions for digital money could become the most dominant.For more content from HSBC Global Investment Research, just search for #HSBCResearch on LinkedIn. 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/rQFq99n Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 12, 2025 • 13min
US rate cuts & spending gluts
Ahead of the Federal Reserve’s September meeting, US economist Ryan Wang assesses the potential pace of interest rate cuts and the implications of the growing US deficit.For more content from HSBC Global Investment Research, just search for #HSBCResearch on LinkedIn. 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/CwxmMFV Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


