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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.
Latest episodes

Jan 31, 2025 • 9min
Is Europe past ‘peak pessimism’?
Simon Wells, Chief European Economist, considers whether the region’s economy has turned a corner and assesses the diverging paths between the ECB and Federal Reserve. 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/tXxGzML Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 24, 2025 • 13min
Bracing for tariffs
With President Trump back in the White House, Janet Henry, Shanella Rajanayagam and Jing Liu assess what the US’s trade agenda could mean for China and the rest of the world.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/ZbnTkJG Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 17, 2025 • 12min
Oil’s tug-of-war
Kim Fustier, Head of European Oil and Gas Research, assesses the competing supply and demand factors impacting the oil markets and what they could mean for prices this year.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/101/9Frp9Jj Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 10, 2025 • 18min
Putting AI through its paces
Mark McDonald, Head of Data Science and Analytics, examines the latest applications for AI - from analysing speeches to hosting podcasts.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/jsBFmVn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 20, 2024 • 16min
Our 2025 global economic outlook
Janet Henry, Chief Global Economist, weighs up the impact of widely anticipated fiscal policy shifts on growth and inflation, and the challenges for the world's central bankers.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/hNcXcdr Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 13, 2024 • 14min
Why investors are turning more cautious on EM assets
Murat Ulgen, Global Head of Emerging Markets Research, talks with Piers Butler about the concerns of emerging market investors as they head into 2025.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/XfqHMGp Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 6, 2024 • 14min
The cyber safety net
With cyber attacks becoming more frequent and sophisticated, Stephen Bersey, Head of US Technology Research, assesses the fast-growing cybersecurity sector – and offers some tips to stay safe online.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/qmbTrnb Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 29, 2024 • 11min
The dollar bubble inflates
Paul Mackel, Global Head of FX Research, explains why we think the US dollar has scope to strengthen even further and what it means for other G10 currencies.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/RGNmNKK Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 22, 2024 • 13min
Earnings learnings
Mark McDonald, Head of Data Science and Analytics, outlines what our AI-driven analysis of earnings call transcripts tells us about the key themes in this reporting season.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/MprXJBW Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 15, 2024 • 11min
Europe's opportunities
Simon Wells, Chief European Economist at HSBC Global Research, sheds light on Europe's economic landscape. He discusses the reasons for optimism despite historical lag behind the US. The talk delves into purchasing power parity to assess growth disparities realistically. Wells addresses Europe's demographic challenges and the importance of innovation for competitiveness. He also explores the impacts of AI on productivity, job displacement, and the need for effective investment to spur economic growth.
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