The Macro Brief by HSBC Global Research
The Macro Brief by HSBC Global Research is a weekly podcast covering key macroeconomic issues affecting developed and emerging markets. HSBC economists, strategists, and analysts share insights, views, and ideas to help listeners shape their outlook. Each episode examines forces driving global markets and economies. The show is produced by HSBC Global Research and is aimed at investors and market watchers.
Episodes
Bond yields vs AI
Ryan Wang, US Economist, and Alastair Pinder, Head EM and Global Equity Strategist, look at the impact of high bond yields and AI investment on the US economy and global stock markets.For more content from HSBC Global Investment Research, just search for #HSBCResearch on LinkedIn. And don't forget to follow our Asia-centric podcast "Under the Banyan Tree" on YouTube, Apple Podcasts o
Breaking the data
From renewable tech to weight-loss drugs to AI-driven savings for consumers, James Pomeroy, Global Economist, outlines the long-term trends he’s watching and their impact on how we track the economy.For more content from HSBC Global Investment Research, just search for #HSBCResearch on LinkedIn. And don't forget to follow our Asia-centric podcast "Under the Banyan Tree" on YouTube, A
EM bulls have cash to splash
Ali Cakiroglu, Emerging Markets Strategist, examines the outlook for EM assets as investors weigh geopolitical risks, tightening monetary policy and soaring bond yields.For more content from HSBC Global Investment Research, just search for #HSBCResearch on LinkedIn. And don't forget to follow our Asia-centric podcast "Under the Banyan Tree" on YouTube, Apple Podcasts or Spotify or wh
Global crosscurrents intensify
Janet Henry, Global Chief Economist, looks at how resilient growth and rising inflation risks have revived prospects for policy rate increases.For more content from HSBC Global Investment Research, just search for #HSBCResearch on LinkedIn. And don't forget to follow our Asia-centric podcast "Under the Banyan Tree" on YouTube, Apple Podcasts or Spotify or wherever you get your podcas
India in focus
Piers welcomes Chief India Economist Pranjul Bhandari to the studio to discuss the factors shaping India's economic outlook – from its growth resilience to its quest for export competitiveness.For more content from HSBC Global Investment Research, just search for #HSBCResearch on LinkedIn. And don't forget to follow our Asia-centric podcast "Under the Banyan Tree" on YouTube, Apple Podcasts or Spo
Gold’s rollercoaster ride
James Steel, Chief Precious Metals Analyst, looks at what what’s been driving large swings in gold prices this year – and why there could be more volatility ahead.For more content from HSBC Global Investment Research, just search for #HSBCResearch on LinkedIn. And don't forget to follow our Asia-centric podcast "Under the Banyan Tree" on YouTube, Apple Podcasts or Spotify or wherever you get your
Crunch time for US interest rates
In our New York studio, Ryan Wang, Dhiraj Narula and Alastair Pinder join Aline van Duyn to discuss the outlook for US interest rates and their implications across bond markets, equities and the broad economy.For more content from HSBC Global Investment Research, just search for #HSBCResearch on LinkedIn. And don't forget to follow our Asia-centric podcast "Under the Banyan Tree" on YouTube, Apple
The AI ascendency
Following another solid US earnings season, Shiva Joon and Duncan Toms look at what’s driving the results, how AI is influencing performance, and the main themes companies are focusing on in their updates.For more content from HSBC Global Investment Research, just search for #HSBCResearch on LinkedIn. And don't forget to follow our Asia-centric podcast "Under the Banyan Tree" on YouTube, Apple Pod
A turning point for US rates?
Ryan Wang and Dhiraj Narula consider the outlook for US interest rates and bond yields against a backdrop of heightened uncertainty.For more content from HSBC Global Investment Research, just search for #HSBCResearch on LinkedIn. And don't forget to follow our Asia-centric podcast "Under the Banyan Tree" on YouTube, Apple Podcasts or Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Email us at AskR
Competing US narratives
Alastair Pinder, Dhiraj Narula and Saul Martinez assess the tug-of-war behind US equity market performance - from AI capex spend, to higher rates, to the extraordinary earnings cycle for US financials.For more content from HSBC Global Investment Research, just search for #HSBCResearch on LinkedIn. And don't forget to follow our Asia-centric podcast "Under the Banyan Tree" on YouTube, Apple Podcast
The UK's new team
Liz Martins, Senior UK Economist, assesses the state of the UK economy as Andy Burnham prepares to take over as Prime Minister.For more content from HSBC Global Investment Research, just search for #HSBCResearch on LinkedIn. And don't forget to follow our Asia-centric podcast "Under the Banyan Tree" on YouTube, Apple Podcasts or Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Email us at AskResear
Competing global forces
James Pomeroy and Shanella Rajanayagam look at what the latest data tell us about the global economy and review where key trade negotiations stand.For more content from HSBC Global Investment Research, just search for #HSBCResearch on LinkedIn. And don't forget to follow our Asia-centric podcast "Under the Banyan Tree" on YouTube, Apple Podcasts or Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. E
Europe’s dovish turn?
Simon Wells, Chief European Economist, assesses the region’s prospects going into the second half of the year and explains why we think rate rises are off the table.For more content from HSBC Global Investment Research, just search for #HSBCResearch on LinkedIn. And don't forget to follow our Asia-centric podcast "Under the Banyan Tree" on YouTube, Apple Podcasts or Spotify or wherever you get you
Looking beyond Hormuz
Janet Henry, Global Chief Economist, looks at some of the powerful forces affecting the world economy, while Ali Cakiroglu, Emerging Markets Strategist, assesses the implications for EM investors.For more content from HSBC Global Investment Research, just search for #HSBCResearch on LinkedIn. And don't forget to follow our Asia-centric podcast "Under the Banyan Tree" on YouTube, Apple Podcasts or
The Fed under new management
As the Federal Reserve begins a new era with Kevin Warsh at the helm, our team looks at his communication style and how the narrative has changed from potential rate cuts to possible rate hikes.For more content from HSBC Global Investment Research, just search for #HSBCResearch on LinkedIn. And don't forget to follow our Asia-centric podcast "Under the Banyan Tree" on YouTube, Apple Podcasts or Sp
The ECB’s next move
Following the European Central Bank’s first rate hike for nearly three years, Chris Hare, Senior European Economist, looks at whether there is more tightening to come.For more content from HSBC Global Investment Research, just search for #HSBCResearch on LinkedIn. And don't forget to follow our Asia-centric podcast "Under the Banyan Tree" on YouTube, Apple Podcasts or Spotify or wherever you get y
State of US tariffs
With the US’s 10% global tariff set to expire this July, Shanella Rajanayagam, Trade Economist, looks at which US tariffs are currently in effect - and what could be coming down the line.For more content from HSBC Global Investment Research, just search for #HSBCResearch on LinkedIn. And don't forget to follow our Asia-centric podcast "Under the Banyan Tree" on YouTube, Apple Podcasts or Spotify o
Future healthcare in focus
From the rise of anti-obesity drugs to the impact of AI, Rajesh Kumar, Senior Global Life Sciences & Healthcare Analyst, looks at how the global healthcare industry is evolving at pace.For more content from HSBC Global Investment Research, just search for #HSBCResearch on LinkedIn. And don't forget to follow our Asia-centric podcast "Under the Banyan Tree" on YouTube, Apple Podcasts or Spotify
Rate rises on the radar
Janet Henry, Global Chief Economist, and Simon Wells, Chief European Economist, look at how central banks are set to react to growing upside risks to inflation and downside risks to growth.For more content from HSBC Global Investment Research, just search for #HSBCResearch on LinkedIn. And don't forget to follow our Asia-centric podcast "Under the Banyan Tree" on YouTube, Apple Podcasts or Spotify
Three eye-opening AI stats
Alastair Pinder, Head EM and Global Equity Strategist, explores how artificial intelligence is driving stock markets to record highs - even amidst a global energy shock.For more content from HSBC Global Investment Research, just search for #HSBCResearch on LinkedIn. And don't forget to follow our Asia-centric podcast "Under the Banyan Tree" on YouTube, Apple Podcasts or Spotify or wherever you get
Containers and crude
With the US and Iran reportedly edging towards a deal, Kim Fustier and Shanella Rajanayagam consider the implications of the conflict on oil prices and global trade.For more content from HSBC Global Investment Research, just search for #HSBCResearch on LinkedIn. And don't forget to follow our Asia-centric podcast "Under the Banyan Tree" on YouTube, Apple Podcasts or Spotify or wherever you get you
What will a Warsh Fed look like?
In this US special, Ryan Wang, Dhiraj Narula and Saul Martinez look at what’s next for the Federal Reserve, the impact of recent supply shocks, and how consumers are showing resilience despite rising costs.For more content from HSBC Global Investment Research, just search for #HSBCResearch on LinkedIn. And don't forget to follow our Asia-centric podcast "Under the Banyan Tree" on YouTube, Apple Po
Fuel, food and fertilisers
Paul Bloxham examines how the Middle East conflict is constraining a wide range of commodities, and explains why Australia and New Zealand’s policymakers face a tricky time ahead.For more content from HSBC Global Investment Research, just search for #HSBCResearch on LinkedIn. And don't forget to follow our Asia-centric podcast "Under the Banyan Tree" on YouTube, Apple Podcasts or Spotify or wherev
Talking points from - HSBC Global Investment Summit
From the future of globalisation to growth opportunities and monetary policy, Murat Ulgen, Global Head of Macro Strategy, joins Piers Butler to discuss the key takeaways from this year’s event in Hong Kong.For more content from HSBC Global Investment Research, just search for #HSBCResearch on LinkedIn. And don't forget to follow our Asia-centric podcast "Under the Banyan Tree" on YouTube, Apple Po
Tracking economic disruption
James Pomeroy looks at whether the latest data can give us any clues about how the Iran conflict is impacting the global economy, while Pranjul Bhandari assesses the implications for India.For more content from HSBC Global Investment Research, just search for #HSBCResearch on LinkedIn. And don't forget to follow our Asia-centric podcast "Under the Banyan Tree" on YouTube, Apple Podcasts or Spotify
The dollar bounces back
Paul Mackel, Global Head of FX Research, looks at how the currency markets have reacted to geopolitical tensions.For more content from HSBC Global Investment Research, just search for #HSBCResearch on LinkedIn. And don't forget to follow our Asia-centric podcast "Under the Banyan Tree" on YouTube, Apple Podcasts or Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Email us at AskResearch@hsbc.com fo
Shock to the system
Janet Henry, Global Chief Economist, looks at what the unprecedented energy shock means for the economic outlook.For more content from HSBC Global Investment Research, just search for #HSBCResearch on LinkedIn. And don't forget to follow our Asia-centric podcast "Under the Banyan Tree" on YouTube, Apple Podcasts or Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Email us at AskResearch@hsbc.com fo
Testing emerging market resilience
Murat Ulgen and Ali Cakiroglu look at whether geopolitical developments have dampened investor sentiment towards emerging market assets.For more content from HSBC Global Investment Research, just search for #HSBCResearch on LinkedIn. And don't forget to follow our Asia-centric podcast "Under the Banyan Tree" on YouTube, Apple Podcasts or Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Email us at
LatAm’s moment?
Joseph Incalcaterra, Daniel Lavarda and Jose Carlos Sanchez from our LatAm team look at what’s behind the pick-up in investor interest in the region.For more content from HSBC Global Investment Research, just search for #HSBCResearch on LinkedIn. And don't forget to follow our Asia-centric podcast "Under the Banyan Tree" on YouTube, Apple Podcasts or Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. 
The Middle East: energy and shipping
Kim Fustier and Parash Jain look at what the Middle East conflict means for oil and gas prices, transport and logistics.For more content from HSBC Global Investment Research, just search for #HSBCResearch on LinkedIn. And don't forget to follow our Asia-centric podcast "Under the Banyan Tree" on YouTube, Apple Podcasts or Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Email us at AskResearch@hsbc
What do Europe and the weather have in common?
Liz Martins, Senior UK Economist, looks at whether a pick-up in the latest data marks a turning point for Europe’s economies.For more content from HSBC Global Investment Research, just search for #HSBCResearch on LinkedIn. And don't forget to follow our Asia-centric podcast "Under the Banyan Tree" on YouTube, Apple Podcasts or Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Email us at AskResearch
The USD’s struggle
Paul Mackel, Global Head of FX Research, looks at what’s causing USD weakness and which currencies could stand to benefit.For more content from HSBC Global Investment Research, just search for #HSBCResearch on LinkedIn. And don't forget to follow our Asia-centric podcast "Under the Banyan Tree" on YouTube, Apple Podcasts or Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Email us at AskResearch@hs
Can AI replace software?
Stephen Bersey, Head of US Technology Research, looks at whether fears that artificial intelligence could upend the business modes of software vendors are justified.For more content from HSBC Global Investment Research, just search for #HSBCResearch on LinkedIn. And don't forget to follow our Asia-centric podcast "Under the Banyan Tree" on YouTube, Apple Podcasts or Spotify or wherever you get you
From Frankfurt to Threadneedle Street
The economics team takes over the studio this week, with Chris Hare, Liz Martins and Fabio Balboni discussing the latest Bank of England and ECB meetings.For more content from HSBC Global Investment Research, just search for #HSBCResearch on LinkedIn. And don't forget to follow our Asia-centric podcast "Under the Banyan Tree" on YouTube, Apple Podcasts or Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
The Fed in focus
Ryan Wang, US Economist, and Dhiraj Narula, US Rates Strategist, look at the key issues facing the Federal Reserve this year.For more content from HSBC Global Investment Research, just search for #HSBCResearch on LinkedIn. And don't forget to follow our Asia-centric podcast "Under the Banyan Tree" on YouTube, Apple Podcasts or Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Email us at AskResearch
The case for emerging markets
Following a standout 2025, Ali Cakiroglu, Emerging Markets Strategist, looks at the drivers for EM assets in 2026.For more content from HSBC Global Investment Research, just search for #HSBCResearch on LinkedIn. And don't forget to follow our Asia-centric podcast "Under the Banyan Tree" on YouTube, Apple Podcasts or Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Email us at AskResearch@hsbc.com f
Global tech trends
From the latest innovations to the investment strategies of big tech giants, Nicolas Cote-Colisson, Head of Global Tech Platforms Research, outlines what to watch out for in the tech sector this year.For more content from HSBC Global Investment Research, just search for #HSBCResearch on LinkedIn. And don't forget to follow our Asia-centric podcast "Under the Banyan Tree" on YouTube, Apple Podcasts
The global economy in 2026
From inflation and monetary policy to trade and AI, Janet Henry, Global Chief Economist, looks at the factors set to shape the world economy this year.For more content from HSBC Global Investment Research, just search for #HSBCResearch on LinkedIn. And don't forget to follow our Asia-centric podcast "Under the Banyan Tree" on YouTube, Apple Podcasts or Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.&nb
Digital assets in 2026
Daragh Maher, Head of Digital Assets Research, assesses the latest developments in the digital assets space and outlines what we should be looking out for in 2026.For more content from HSBC Global Investment Research, just search for #HSBCResearch on LinkedIn. 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.
The US in 2026
Our US team identifies key issues to watch in 2026 – from what the Federal Reserve will do next, to whether the AI bubble will burst, to US fiscal friction.For more content from HSBC Global Investment Research, just search for #HSBCResearch on LinkedIn. 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. E
Where next for AI?
Can AI trade FX? Is the future 'agentic'? And are we seeing a bubble? Mark McDonald, Head of AI and Data Science, and Yuning Bai, Data Scientist, discuss recent developments in artificial intelligence.For more content from HSBC Global Investment Research, just search for #HSBCResearch on LinkedIn. And don't forget to follow our Asia-centric podcast "Under the Banyan Tree" on Apple Podcasts or Spot
The UK's budget tightrope
Liz Martins, Senior UK Economist, and Nick Andrews, Senior FX Strategist, talk through the key takeaways from the UK's highly anticipated budget.For more content from HSBC Global Investment Research, just search for #HSBCResearch on LinkedIn. 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
Top questions for currencies in 2026
Paul Mackel, Global Head of FX Research, and Joseph Incalcaterra, Head of LatAm Macro Strategy, look at what's in store for the major currencies in 2026.For more content from HSBC Global Investment Research, just search for #HSBCResearch on LinkedIn. 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. Emai
The AI effect
Shiva Joon, Data Scientist, and Duncan Toms, Multi-Asset Strategist, look at how artificial intelligence is helping to drive the stellar performance of many US companies.For more content from HSBC Global Investment Research, just search for #HSBCResearch on LinkedIn. And don't forget to follow our Asia-centric podcast "Under the Banyan Tree" on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or wherever you get your po
The next game-changing technologies
James Pomeroy, Global Economist at HSBC, looks at three technologies that could dramatically transform the economy in the longer term - humanoid robots, autonomous driving and quantum computing.For more content from HSBC Global Investment Research, just search for #HSBCResearch on LinkedIn. And don't forget to follow our Asia-centric podcast "Under the Banyan Tree" on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or
Rates, shutdowns and bubbles
In this US special, Ryan Wang, US Economist, and Alastair Pinder, Head EM and Global Equity Strategist, discuss the Fed’s next move, the impact of the government shutdown and fears of an AI bubble.For more content from HSBC Global Investment Research, just search for #HSBCResearch on LinkedIn. And don't forget to follow our Asia-centric podcast "Under the Banyan Tree" on Apple Podcasts or Spotify
Top global talking points
Fresh from attending the IMF-World Bank annual meetings, Janet Henry, Murat Ulgen and Paul Mackel stop by our New York studio with updates on US resilience, AI, tariffs, EM, defaults and more.For more content from HSBC Global Investment Research, just search for #HSBCResearch on LinkedIn. And don't forget to follow our Asia-centric podcast "Under the Banyan Tree" on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or wh
Tech supremacy
Sean McLoughlin, Senior Global Industrials Analyst, explains how the boom in AI and cloud computing is fuelling a reacceleration in global capital expenditure.For more content from HSBC Global Investment Research, just search for #HSBCResearch on LinkedIn. 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.&nbs
The LatAm low-down with Joseph Incalcaterra
Fresh from HSBC's inaugural Brazil Forum, Head of LatAm Macro Strategy Joseph Incalcaterra joins Aline van Duyn to discuss the macro landscape across Latin America's key economies.For more content from HSBC Global Investment Research, just search for #HSBCResearch on LinkedIn. And don't forget to follow our Asia-centric podcast "Under the Banyan Tree" on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or wherever you g
Europe on a mission
Simon Wells, Chief European Economist, assesses the growth outlook for the region and the contrasting fortunes of the ECB and Bank of England in their bid to tame inflation.For more content from HSBC Global Investment Research, just search for #HSBCResearch on LinkedIn. And don't forget to follow our Asia-centric podcast "Under the Banyan Tree" on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or wherever you get your
Market resilience amid global risks
Janet Henry, Global Chief Economist, looks at how the world economy is muddling through despite substantial challenges, while Ali Cakiroglu, Emerging Markets Strategist, explains why investors are becoming more bullish on EM assets.For more content from HSBC Global Investment Research, just search for #HSBCResearch on LinkedIn. And don't forget to follow our Asia-centric podcast "Under the Banyan
Understanding digital money
Daragh Maher, Head of Digital Assets Research, discusses which of the competing visions for digital money could become the most dominant.For more content from HSBC Global Investment Research, just search for #HSBCResearch on LinkedIn. 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 AskResea
US rate cuts & spending gluts
Ahead of the Federal Reserve’s September meeting, US economist Ryan Wang assesses the potential pace of interest rate cuts and the implications of the growing US deficit.For more content from HSBC Global Investment Research, just search for #HSBCResearch on LinkedIn. And don't forget to follow our Asia-centric podcast "Under the Banyan Tree" on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or wherever you get your po
The UK’s perfect storm
From sticky inflation to precarious public finances, Liz Martins, Senior UK Economist, assesses the UK’s financial troubles as the country looks ahead to an Autumn Budget.For more content from HSBC Global Investment Research, just search for #HSBCResearch on LinkedIn. And don't forget to follow our Asia-centric podcast "Under the Banyan Tree" on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or wherever you get your p
How AI can mitigate tariff costs
Alastair Pinder, Head Global and EM Equity Strategist, looks at some surprising connections between AI and tariffs and how they are changing the way companies operate.For more content from HSBC Global Investment Research, just search for #HSBCResearch on LinkedIn. And don't forget to follow our Asia-centric podcast "Under the Banyan Tree" on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or wherever you get your podca
Payback time?
James Pomeroy, Global Economist, examines whether the frontloading of global trade in the first half of the year could unravel as new tariffs kick in.For more content from HSBC Global Investment Research, just search for #HSBCResearch on LinkedIn. 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 u
Transatlantic tariff truce
Chris Hare, Senior European Economist, and Paul Mackel, Global Head of FX Research, talk through the potential implications of the US-EU trade deal.For more content from HSBC Global Investment 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 As
Pricing tariff risks
With fresh US tariffs due to come into effect on 1 August, Alastair Pinder, Head EM and Global Equity Strategist, looks at how markets are pricing in heightened uncertainty.For more content from HSBC Global Investment 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 podc
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.For more content from HSBC Global Investment 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
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.For more content from HSBC Global Investment 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 AskRe
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.For more content from HSBC Global Investment 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 yo
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.For more content from HSBC Global Investment 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
Rising risks
Kim Fustier, Head of European Oil & Gas Research, and Murat Ulgen, Global Head of Emerging Markets, discuss how the conflict between Iran and Israel has introduced yet more uncertainty into financial markets.For more content from HSBC Global Investment Research, follow us on LinkedIn: #HSBCResearch. And don't forget to follow our Asia-centric podcast "Under the Banyan Tree" on Apple Podcasts o
Globetrotting
Janet Henry, Global Chief Economist, considers whether tariff uncertainties are starting to feed through into the latest economic data.For more content from HSBC Global Investment 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@hsb
Commodities, tariffs & trade
Paul Bloxham, our Sydney-based Chief Economist for Australia, New Zealand and Global Commodities, drops by the London studio to discuss how tariff uncertainties and global growth worries are affecting commodity prices.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 Spo
India’s global integration
Pranjul Bhandari, Chief India Economist, examines India’s interconnectedness with the global economy and considers whether the redrawing of supply chains could present new opportunities. 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 y
Who owns the US?
Alastair Pinder, Head EM and Global Equity Strategist, considers whether America is losing global investor flows following recent market volatility. 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 AskRese
Dollar distrust
Paul Mackel, Global Head of FX Research, examines the changing drivers of the US dollar and its prospects going forward. 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 questi
Getting Germany going
German economists Stefan Schilbe and Anja Heimann consider whether a policy reboot – including a huge fiscal package – could help get Europe’s largest economy back on track. 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.
Looking for good news in the UK
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.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@hsb
Going for gold
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.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
Tariffs take their toll
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.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 podcast
Assessing the tariff turmoil
Janet Henry, Chief Global Economist, and Murat Ulgen, Global Head of Emerging Markets Research, examine the fallout from US tariffs and how policymakers could respond.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
Turning up the tariffs
Shanella Rajanayagam, Paul Mackel and Simon Wells discuss the implications of the latest US tariff announcements for trade, currencies and Europe’s economy.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
Talking points from the HSBC Global Investment Summit
From trade and policy priorities to new growth opportunities, Janet Henry, Global Chief Economist, and Fred Neumann, Chief Asia Economist, join Piers Butler to discuss the key takeaways from this year’s event in Hong Kong.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
How well do you understand AI?
Mark McDonald, Head of Data Science and Analytics, picks apart some of the most common misconceptions about artificial intelligence that frequently come up in discussions with investors.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 po
Shifting market narratives
We look at what’s behind the recent moves in the stock and bond markets with Alastair Pinder, Head EM and Global Equity Strategist, and Steven Major, Global Head of Fixed Income Research.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 p
All about Asia
From tariffs to demographics to growth, we catch up with Fred Neumann, Chief Asia Economist, to discuss the issues facing the region’s 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 f
Currency asymmetry
Daragh Maher, Senior FX Strategist, explains what continued trade policy uncertainty means for the world’s major currencies.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.Disc
Europe and tariffs
Chris Hare looks at the possible impact of US tariffs on European growth and inflation, and assesses the challenges facing the German economy ahead this weekend’s crucial election.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
