
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.
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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.

Nov 1, 2024 • 17min
Global hot topics
Fresh from attending the IMF-World Bank annual meetings, Janet Henry, Fred Neumann, Paul Mackel and Murat Ulgen discuss the key questions facing the global economy, China, currencies, and emerging markets.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/DFtwWRK Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 25, 2024 • 14min
Climate conversations with UK corporates
James Rydge, Head of ESG Research in EMEA, gives an insight into his discussions with UK companies about how they are trying to achieve their climate and sustainable growth ambitions.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/d6tnRtc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 18, 2024 • 13min
Oil price pressures
With oil markets caught between long-term market imbalances and political risks, Kim Fustier and Simon Williams examine the outlook for prices, and what it could mean for the economies of the Middle East.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/cntDm9L Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 11, 2024 • 14min
The gold rush
James Steel, Chief Precious Metals Analyst, puts gold’s surge to record price levels in a historical context and considers whether the rally is likely to continue.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/rR6p7SR Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 4, 2024 • 8min
Emerging markets get a boost
Murat Ulgen, Global Head of Emerging Markets Research, considers the impact of Fed rate cuts and China’s stimulus package on EM assets and outlines the results of our latest survey of emerging market 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/JjchhxQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 27, 2024 • 11min
Our global outlook at the tail end of '24
Piers Butler is joined by Global Chief Economist Janet Henry for a catch-up on the world's top macro talking points as we enter the final quarter of the 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/lScnbwd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 20, 2024 • 12min
The Fed goes big
We look at what the Federal Reserve’s 50 basis point rate cut could mean for the path of future rates, the US economy and global equity markets with Ryan Wang, US Economist, and Alastair Pinder, Head Emerging Markets and Global Equity Strategist.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/pMGK9cD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 13, 2024 • 11min
The ECB’s hawkish cut
We catch up with Fabio Balboni, Senior European Economist, to discuss the latest ECB rate cut and the prospects for further policy easing.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/wzgVqRP Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 30, 2024 • 12min
Counting down to cuts
With investors' attention turning towards the global major central banks, we assess potential Federal Reserve, ECB and Bank of England tightening cycles with Ryan Wang, US Economist, and Chris Hare, Senior European Economist.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/FhSSRSh Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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