HSBC Global Viewpoint

The fundamental rules of trade are changing but history has a funny way of repeating itself. Vivek Ramachandran, Head of Global Trade Solutions at HSBC, sat down with Stephen King, Chief Economic Advisor at HSBC, and discussed what past trade policies teach us about today’s global landscape. People say we live in “unprecedented times” – but do we really? Watch the in-depth conversation to find out.

With the UK facing a long list of economics challenges, Liz Martins, Senior UK Economist, considers whether there is any light at the end of the tunnel.Disclaimer: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/kcNzsGmStay 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.

Herald van der Linde is joined by Co-Head of Asia Research Eliot Camplisson to discuss the state of Asian markets since ‘Liberation Day’ and if we might be missing the bigger picture when it comes to global headlines. Disclaimer: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/DVljlqd. 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.

Keyu Jin, Professor of Economics and Author, joins Jing Liu, Chief Economist, Greater China, HSBC, for a dynamic discussion about China’s economic development.Watch or listen to their expert insights covering China’s export competitiveness, domestic consumption, structural reforms, real estate and technology sectors, and relationship with the US.This episode was recorded on the sidelines of the HSBC Global Investment Summit in Hong Kong on 25 March 2025. Find out more here: grp.hsbc/gisKeyu Jin is the author of 'The New China Playbook: Beyond Socialism and Capitalism' (2023)Disclaimer: Views of external guest speakers do not represent those of HSBC.

George Yeo, Visiting Scholar, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore and Former Singapore Foreign Minister, joins Che Ning Liu, Vice Chair, Corporate & Institutional Banking, HSBC. They discuss ASEAN’s role in the global economy as geopolitical competition intensifies.Watch or listen to their discussion covering strategic developments for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, including its relationships with the US and China and the role it plays in a multi-polar world.This episode was recorded on the sidelines of the HSBC Global Investment Summit in Hong Kong on 25 March 2025. Find out more here: grp.hsbc/gisDisclaimer: Views of external guest speakers do not represent those of HSBC.

James Steel, Chief Precious Metals Analyst, looks at what’s behind gold’s surge to record highs and considers where prices could go from here.Disclaimer: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/zj6g9gzStay 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.

In this episode of our Perspectives series, Steven Major, HSBC’s Global Head of Fixed Income Research, and Paul Mackel, HSBC’s Global Head of FX Research, discuss market developments and surprises across bonds and currencies.This episode was recorded on the sidelines of the HSBC Global Investment Summit in Hong Kong on 25 March 2025. Find out more here: grp.hsbc/gisDisclaimer: Views of external guest speakers do not represent those of HSBC.

Amid a raft of GDP forecast downgrades, Fred Neumann rallies fellow economists Yun Liu, Jin Choi and Jun Takazawa for an update on the fallout from US tariffs, as well as a reminder of the macro positives that still exist in Asia. Disclaimer: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/rqh7SQf. 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.

In this episode of our Perspectives series, world-renowned historian and author, Peter Frankopan, joins Frederic Neumann, HSBC’s Chief Asia Economist and Co-Head of Global Research Asia, for a fascinating conversation on the history of exchange through the Silk Roads and the interconnectedness of the world today.They explore how people, goods, religions and ideas flowed through global corridors for centuries, as well as new areas of connectivity across markets and regions. Watch or listen to understand more about the legacy of the Silk Roads and their influence today.This episode was recorded behind the scenes of the HSBC Global Investment Summit in Hong Kong on 26 March 2025. Find out more here: grp.hsbc/gisDisclaimer: Views of external guest speakers do not represent those of HSBC.

Janet Henry, Global Chief Economist, and Simon Wells, Chief European Economist, assess how US tariffs and heightened uncertainty could affect growth, inflation, and monetary policy.Disclaimer: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/KhW7wdPStay 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.