HSBC Global Viewpoint

Paul Mackel, Global Head of FX Research at HSBC, delves into the surprising resilience of the U.S. dollar and its potential for further strengthening against G10 currencies. He examines the impact of political events and economic challenges from regions like China and the eurozone. Paul discusses how recent tariff proposals have caused notable shifts in currency values, particularly the Canadian dollar and the peso. Additionally, he highlights the increasing role of AI in financial market analysis, reshaping how economists approach currency forecasting.

Joey Chew, Head of Asian FX Research at HSBC in Singapore, dives into the intricate world of Asian currencies impacted by a strong U.S. dollar. He discusses significant declines in 2023 and the future stability of currencies by 2025. The conversation highlights how U.S. economic data and local policies shape Asian FX dynamics, along with the pivotal roles of the Chinese renminbi and the Japanese yen. Chew emphasizes the interconnectedness of these currencies and the need for strategists to remain vigilant amid market volatility.

In this episode of our SustainabilityTalks podcast series, the discussion revolves around growing energy consumption, the challenge of moving toward carbon free energy data centres, and the latest innovations in climate technologies. Hear more about how AI could help drive climate change mitigation and adaptation, and how banks and tech companies can partner to support the emergence of new technologies. Listen as Patrick Kondarjian, Global Head of Sustainability Markets & Securities Services HSBC, discusses with Justin Keeble, Managing Director for Global Sustainability at Google Cloud, the role of technology and innovation to help enable the transition, and the challenges associated with the rise of energy hungry AI and data centres. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Disclaimer: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/MprXJBW. 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.

Herald van der Linde and Fred Neumann are joined by Chief India Economist Pranjul Bhandari to discuss her latest deep dive into the state of growth across the Indian economy. Disclaimer: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/FvjHlKS. 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.

With Europe’s economy having lagged the US’s for decades, Simon Wells, Chief European Economist, explains why there are reasons to be more optimistic over the longer term. Disclaimer: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/jmPQNCJ. 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.

Herald van der Linde is joined by Jing Liu, Helen Huang and Michelle Kwok to gauge the progress of the Chinese stimulus rollout, where the money's actually going and what may still be to come. Disclaimer: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/xbhs9hQ. 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.

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. Disclaimer: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/DFtwWRK. 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.

Fred Neumann and Herald van der Linde return to the stage alongside Global Research colleagues Steven Sun, Michelle Kwok and Frank Lee for a special podcast recorded in front of a live audience at HSBC's Hong Kong headquarters. Disclaimer: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/MR9Ct9C. 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.

This discussion revolves around the progress of clean energy technologies, the role of strategic investment in these technologies, and the challenges and opportunities in the transition to a net-zero emissions future. Listen as Patrick Kondarjian, Global Head of Sustainability Markets & Securities Services at HSBC, discusses key topics with Professor Jessika Trancik from the Institute for Data, Systems, and Society from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). These topics include the rapid improvement and cost reduction in solar energy, wind energy, and electric vehicle batteries, the potential of hydrogen and nuclear energy in addressing the remaining emissions, and the importance of 'soft technology' in facilitating the energy transition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.