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The Macro Brief by HSBC Global Research

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.

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