
Under the Banyan Tree by HSBC Global Research
HSBC's Fred Neumann and Herald van der Linde break down the key drivers shaping economies and equity markets across Asia. Subscribe now. For more from HSBC Global Research,email us at AskResearch@hsbc.com. Stay 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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Jul 11, 2024 • 11min
The Asian names outshining Nvidia
Fred Neumann and Herald van der Linde talk through the highlights of Herald's latest '10 surprising statistics' report, including which Asian names have yielded better returns than AI powerhouse Nvidia.For more content from HSBC Global Research, follow us on LinkedIn: #HSBCResearch. And don't forget to follow our global podcast "The Macro Brief" 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/JSVPhrv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 4, 2024 • 15min
All that and a bag of chips
Asia Economist Justin Feng joins Fred and Herald for a wide-ranging look at the semiconductor industry, where Asia is integral to practically every step of the supply chain.For more content from HSBC Global Research, follow us on LinkedIn: #HSBCResearch. And don't forget to follow our global podcast "The Macro Brief" 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/JLQVd7r Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 27, 2024 • 16min
Trade winds
With Western tariffs on China in the headlines, Herald van der Linde and Fred Neumann delve into Chinese trade, where exports are close to record highs.For more content from HSBC Global Research, follow us on LinkedIn: #HSBCResearch. And don't forget to follow our global podcast "The Macro Brief" 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/kwDpqcN Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 20, 2024 • 18min
Asia’s ageing, but does that have to be a bad thing?
Fred Neumann and Herald van der Linde tackle the long-standing challenge of Asia’s ageing population, and why it isn’t necessarily all doom and gloom.For more content from HSBC Global Research, follow us on LinkedIn: #HSBCResearch. And don't forget to follow our global podcast "The Macro Brief" 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/hFPMqKc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 13, 2024 • 14min
There’s always a ‘but…’
Hosts discuss China's travel and spending post-Dragon Boat Festival, analyzing consumer habits, oversupply challenges, and the impact of tariffs. They explore upcoming economic policies, the property sector, and equity markets, highlighting efforts towards quality growth and improving US-China relations.

Jun 6, 2024 • 17min
India's election: The economics of a surprise result
Pranjul Bhandari, Chief India Economist, joins Fred to discuss the macro and market reaction to India’s landmark national vote, as well as the outlook for economic policy and reforms.For more content from HSBC Global Research, follow us on LinkedIn: #HSBCResearch. And don't forget to follow our global podcast "The Macro Brief" 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/vRqk9TD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 30, 2024 • 19min
Catching up on commodities with Paul Bloxham
Paul Bloxham, Chief Economist for Global Commodities, joins Fred for a wide-ranging chat, including the impact of China’s downturn and how climate change and the energy transition have become powerful forces for demand.For more content from HSBC Global Research, follow us on LinkedIn: #HSBCResearch. And don't forget to follow our global podcast "The Macro Brief" 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/PlpGv2S Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 23, 2024 • 20min
China property: Is the end of the crisis in sight?
As China unveils plans to end its property crisis, Fred Neumann talks to Jing Liu, Chief China Economist, and Michelle Kwok, Head of Asia Real Estate Research, about the outlook for the troubled sector.For more content from HSBC Global Research, follow us on LinkedIn: #HSBCResearch. And don't forget to follow our global podcast "The Macro Brief" 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/xphHSqx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 16, 2024 • 19min
Exploring the Asia-Middle East corridor
Fred Neumann is joined by fellow economists Justin Feng in Hong Kong and Simon Williams in Dubai to discuss Asia’s deepening economic ties with the Middle East.For more content from HSBC Global Research, follow us on LinkedIn: #HSBCResearch. And don't forget to follow our global podcast "The Macro Brief" 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/bPMnw9s Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 9, 2024 • 19min
Has Hong Kong’s reset arrived?
Fred Neumann sits down with Michelle Kwok and Erin Xin at our Hong Kong headquarters to discuss whether the city is turning a corner after a drawn-out spell in the doldrums.For more content from HSBC Global Research, follow us on LinkedIn: #HSBCResearch. And don't forget to follow our global podcast "The Macro Brief" 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/TzgJXCx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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