The Macro Brief by HSBC Global Research

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 your podcasts. Email us at AskResearch@hsbc.com for any questions.Click here for appropriate Disclosures, including analyst certifications, and Disclaimers that must be viewed with this podcast: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/Q6VnnHq

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 Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Email us at AskResearch@hsbc.com for any questions.Click here for appropriate Disclosures, including analyst certifications, and Disclaimers that must be viewed with this podcast: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/6xJt9Qv

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 Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Email us at AskResearch@hsbc.com for any questions.Click here for appropriate Disclosures, including analyst certifications, and Disclaimers that must be viewed with this podcast: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/P9GGfrp

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 your podcasts. Email us at AskResearch@hsbc.com for any questions.Click here for appropriate Disclosures, including analyst certifications, and Disclaimers that must be viewed with this podcast: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/BgqWLbh

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 or wherever you get your podcasts. Email us at AskResearch@hsbc.com for any questions.Click here for appropriate Disclosures, including analyst certifications, and Disclaimers that must be viewed with this podcast: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/SqFtWMH

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 or wherever you get your podcasts. Email us at AskResearch@hsbc.com for any questions.Click here for appropriate Disclosures, including analyst certifications, and Disclaimers that must be viewed with this podcast: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/zWdnMjW

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 your podcasts. Email us at AskResearch@hsbc.com for any questions.Click here for appropriate Disclosures, including analyst certifications, and Disclaimers that must be viewed with this podcast: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/VDkSBhn

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 your podcasts. Email us at AskResearch@hsbc.com for any questions.Click here for appropriate Disclosures, including analyst certifications, and Disclaimers that must be viewed with this podcast: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/mL9zzpN