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The Macro Brief – The UK's tough choices

Liz Martins assesses the daunting list of challenges facing the UK economy with sluggish growth, high inflation, elevated interest rates and a heavy debt burden.

Under the Banyan Tree - If China's slowing, what's driving commodities?

With commodity prices still high despite China's growth slowing, Fred Neumann talks to Paul Bloxham, Chief Economist for Global Commodities, about what's propping up a market historically propelled by Chinese demand.

The ESG Brief - How the net zero transition might transform Australia

In this edition, Paul Bloxham, Chief Economist for Australia and New Zealand and Global Commodities, reflects on Australia's efforts to kick-start its energy transition.

The future of work

Technology is set to alter the nature of jobs, bringing greater flexibility in working locations and hours alongside impacts on hiring and urban areas, says HSBC’s James Pomeroy.

Greater Bay Area Insight

There are some bright spots amid slowing growth for the Greater Bay Area, according to HSBC’s Erin Xin and Lulu Jiang.

Space race continues

Did you know the space economy is estimated to be worth USD464bn? The US and China currently lead in launches but India, the UK, and Europe are in the modern space race too. To find out more, check out the latest report from HSBC’s Disruptive Technology team.

The start of a slowdown

The latest PMI figures highlight that the global composite fell to 51.7 in July with weakness in both manufacturing and services, as higher rates are finally impacting demand. The good news is that input costs are easing, says HSBC’s Economists, Maitreyi Das and James Pomeroy.

ESG – Under the hood

As the semiconductor industry progresses on the path to sustainability, HSBC analysts expect to see an evolution in its ESG plans. To find out more, check out the latest issue of our ESG Under the hood series.

ESG Summer Series – Heat and holidays

Sweltering temperatures, rising sea levels – what’s the future of tourism in a changing climate? HSBC analysts investigate how the holiday industry will adapt in the latest in our ESG Summer Series.

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