The Macro Brief by HSBC Global Research

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Apr 2, 2026 • 10min

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 for any questions.Click here for appropriate Disclosures, including analyst certifications, and Disclaimers that must be viewed with this podcast: https:https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/WsVqFks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 27, 2026 • 13min

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 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/qQcrkHB Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 20, 2026 • 13min

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 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/HDtKZRk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 13, 2026 • 13min

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. 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/101/7FrWTv2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 5, 2026 • 12min

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.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/S2t9LFw Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 27, 2026 • 10min

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@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/hHnMpXx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 20, 2026 • 10min

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@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/rdpJ66b Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 13, 2026 • 13min

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 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/bHdRBbG Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 6, 2026 • 12min

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. 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/qtZPtrS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 30, 2026 • 14min

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@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/JlBXX6F Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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