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Jul 18, 2025 • 15min

The Macro Brief – What bananas are telling us about the global economy

Against a backdrop of continuing uncertainty, James Pomeroy, Global Economist, explains whether the latest data – and the price of bananas - provide any clues about state of the economy.Disclaimer: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/6dKvcRBStay connected and access free to view reports and videos from HSBC Global Investment Research - follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/hsbcresearch/ or click here https://www.gbm.hsbc.com/campaigns/global-research
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Jul 17, 2025 • 19min

Under the Banyan Tree - The economists' guide to summer in Asia

Fred Neumann is joined by fellow Asia economists Erin Xin, Aris Dacanay and Justin Feng for a look at the key economic and political events coming up in the region in the next few months. Disclaimer: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/MNXDdMqStay connected and access free to view reports and videos from HSBC Global Investment Research - follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/hsbcresearch/ or click here https://www.gbm.hsbc.com/campaigns/global-research
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Jul 16, 2025 • 23min

Perspectives: The Emerging Markets value proposition

Following an eventful first half, what does the future hold for Emerging Markets? Yerlan Syzdykov, Global Head of Emerging Markets, Amundi, joins HSBC’s Global Head of Emerging Markets Research, Dr Murat Ulgen, to discuss the widening gap between emerging market and developed market growth. They explore the key trends across equities and fixed income, the regions and local currency markets showing strength, and how Amundi is navigating the current landscape.Watch or listen to find out more.This episode was recorded on the sidelines of the HSBC Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Exchanges Conference in London on 17 June 2025.Read more about the GCC conference here https://www.business.hsbc.com/campaigns/hsbc-gulf-cooperation-council-conference-gccDisclaimer: Views of external guest speakers do not represent those of HSBC.
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Jul 11, 2025 • 17min

The Macro Brief – The big, beautiful, US edition

Ryan Wang, US Economist, talks through the latest in the US – including “phase two” of tariffs, tax cuts and deficits, and the path of rate cuts. Disclaimer: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/DlDVjKMStay connected and access free to view reports and videos from HSBC Global Investment Research - follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/hsbcresearch or click here https://www.gbm.hsbc.com/campaigns/global-research
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Jul 10, 2025 • 21min

Under the Banyan Tree - Hong Kong continues to evolve

With record-setting IPOs and more cash coming in from across the border, Fred Neumann sits down with Michelle Kwok and Erin Xin to talk about Hong Kong’s latest iteration as a world-leading centre for finance and beyond. Disclaimer: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/CmkRdVMStay connected and access free to view reports and videos from HSBC Global Investment Research - follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/hsbcresearch/ or click here https://www.gbm.hsbc.com/campaigns/global-research
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Jul 9, 2025 • 28min

Perspectives Trade and capital flows – emerging patterns

The global impacts of US trade policy and tariffs continue to ripple through the global economy. Renowned economist and Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, Brad Setser, joins Janet Henry, HSBC’s Global Chief Economist, to discuss the outcomes so far and the implications ahead. Their wide-ranging conversation also covers new patterns in investment allocations and trade flows, the impacts on the US dollar, China-US trade relations, and how Emerging Markets are faring.Watch or listen to find out more.This episode was recorded on the sidelines of the HSBC Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Exchanges Conference in London on 17 June 2025. Read more about the GCC conference here https://www.business.hsbc.com/en-gb/campaigns/hsbc-gulf-cooperation-council-conference-gccDisclaimer: Views of external guest speakers do not represent those of HSBC.
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Jul 4, 2025 • 14min

Under the Banyan Tree - Asia awaits Trump's call on tariffs

As President Trump's tariff deadline approaches, experts analyze the potential impacts on Asian economies like Vietnam and Japan. Discover how retailers are front-loading imports to beat rising costs, which may lead to a shipment slowdown later on. The conversation dives into the complexities of global supply chains and the strategies companies are using to navigate tariff challenges, including tariff arbitrage. It's a fascinating look at how international trade dynamics are shifting in the face of new economic pressures.
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Jul 4, 2025 • 15min

The Macro Brief – Guarding against complacency

With global markets seemingly unruffled by recent shocks, Janet Henry and Simon Wells look at the key risks that could surprise policymakers and investors over the next few months.Disclaimer: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/NJkrHwbStay connected and access free to view reports and videos from HSBC Global Investment Research follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/hsbcresearch/or click here: https://www.gbm.hsbc.com/insights/global-research.
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Jun 27, 2025 • 16min

The Macro Brief – The A to Z of crypto

Daragh Maher, Head of Digital Assets Research, demystifies the world of cryptocurrencies and looks at how digital assets could move from niche to mainstream.Disclaimer: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/JHXvCjKStay connected and access free to view reports and videos from HSBC Global Investment Research follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/hsbcresearch/or click here: https://www.gbm.hsbc.com/insights/global-research.
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Jun 27, 2025 • 15min

Under the Banyan Tree - Fun facts from your friendly equity strategists

Herald van der Linde and Prerna Garg take the pulse of Asia's consumer, airline, autos and pharma sectors through the lens of our latest "Ten surprising statistics" report. Disclaimer: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/lDDTdQb. Stay connected and access free to view reports and videos from HSBC Global Investment Research follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/hsbcresearch/or click here: https://www.gbm.hsbc.com/insights/global-research.

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