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The Macro Brief by HSBC Global Research

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Feb 16, 2024 • 11min

Solving the productivity puzzle

Chris Hare, Senior European Economist, looks at why productivity in the UK and eurozone has lagged behind the US – and what can be done to address it.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/61/TjPhn7J Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 9, 2024 • 13min

The baby bust intensifies

James Pomeroy, Global Economist, looks at how declining birth rates around the world are creating tough challenges for governments and economies.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/61/TzDjqSG Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 2, 2024 • 11min

Timing of rate cuts

We assess the potential path of monetary policy on both sides of the Atlantic with Ryan Wang, US Economist, and Liz Martins, Senior UK 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/61/VgCSnpv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 26, 2024 • 15min

To cut or not to cut?

With investors hoping for substantial interest rate cuts in 2024, Stephen King, Senior Economic Adviser, examines the dangers of premature monetary 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/61/6fSXSwT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 19, 2024 • 13min

The allure of AI

Mark McDonald, Head of Data Science and Analytics, looks at the sectors that are catching the eye of venture capital investors and the latest developments in artificial intelligence.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/61/k6GnhTL Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 12, 2024 • 9min

Talking Trade

Shanella Rajanayagam, Trade Economist, considers whether a recovery is in sight for global trade in 2024 - and discusses the key risks to watch.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/61/CHtzMFX Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 5, 2024 • 10min

The global economy in 2024

Janet Henry, Global Chief Economist, assesses the complicated backdrop facing policymakers as they attempt to keep inflation on a steady downward trajectory.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/61/BJWxSX6 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 15, 2023 • 10min

EM cash looking for catalysts

Murat Ulgen, Global Head of Emerging Markets Research, assesses the results from our latest survey of EM investors and examines why they are seemingly undecided about the prospects for emerging market assets.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/61/fh9LTXb Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 8, 2023 • 10min

Funding the future revisited

This week, we’re replaying one of our most popular episodes of the year. Mark McDonald, Head of Data Science and Analytics, looks at how venture capital is helping to fuel transformative technology and business innovation.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/61/WZwJZwR Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 1, 2023 • 12min

Net zero gamechangers

James Pomeroy, Global Economist, looks at key themes that we track here at HSBC Global Research - from the Energy Transition to Disruptive Technology - and the role they will play in the response to climate change.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/61/RhnhkgT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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