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Back to Global ResearchThe Macro Brief - AI: risks, rewards and regulations
We look at whether artificial intelligence can outperform human analysis of big data, what it might bring to the field of weather forecasting, and what policymakers are doing to regulate this rapidly developing technology.
This podcast is also available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Under the Banyan Tree - China's online retailers are going global
Herald van der Linde is joined by Head of Asia Internet and Gaming Research, Charlene Liu, to discuss the rise of Chinese online retail platforms in the US and Europe.
This podcast is also available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
AI developments
Can AI do my job?
How close is OpenAI’s Advanced Data Analysis module to replacing human analysts? HSBC’s Mark McDonald investigates.
Click to view: https://www.research.hsbc.com/C/1/1/320/Wknbjsh
Storm AI: Weather forecasting
The increased frequency and intensity of extreme weather events have stressed the importance of weather forecasting
More unpredictable weather reduces the reliability of forecasting, with many negative economic and social impacts
Artificial intelligence (AI) could raise forecast accuracy, potentially saving lives and significant climate damages
To find out more, read the latest report by HSBC Global Research’s ESG & Climate Change team here: https://www.research.hsbc.com/C/1/1/320/9xhMRr6
US elections
The Macro Brief - Countdown to the US elections
With November’s elections looming, we assess the state of play, key policy issues and implications for the Federal Reserve and the US dollar with Ryan Wang, US Economist, and Daragh Maher, Head of FX Strategy, US.
Listen to podcast: https://www.research.hsbc.com/C/1/1/320/PBZqvdw
Six Weeks to Go…
The inaugural HSBC Global Investment Summit will bring together over 2,000 delegates in Hong Kong from 8-10 April
Ahead of the big event, we will provide a weekly update with some of our most topical and relevant research
This week we assess China’s prospects in 2024, examine AI developments, and discuss US elections
Click to view: https://www.research.hsbc.com/C/1/1/320/jFkThgW
Asia insights: China, India, and ASEAN
Under the Banyan Tree – China's holiday spending by the numbers
Fred Neumann sits down with Chief China Economist Jing Liu to discuss travel and spending numbers over the Spring Festival period and what they tell us about the broader Chinese economy.
Listen to podcast: https://www.research.hsbc.com/C/1/1/320/P6pnXML
Finding growth in the Year of the Dragon
What’s in store for China’s economy in the Year of the Dragon? Jing Liu discusses the outlook – including policy support for the property sector.
View the summary: https://www.gbm.hsbc.com/en-gb/insights/global-research/the-year-of-the-dragon
India’s no-compromise budget
The central government announced lower-than-expected fiscal deficit estimates for 2024 and 2025. What does it mean for India’s economy? Read the latest report by HSBC’s Pranjul Bhandari and Aayushi Chaudhary to find out more.
Click to view: https://www.research.hsbc.com/C/1/1/320/KMXpqJ7
HSBC Flash India PMI
The latest HSBC Flash India PMI saw output at a seven-month high, new orders rising the fastest in a decade, and input prices soften. Pranjul Bhandari takes us through her findings in her report.
Click to view: https://www.research.hsbc.com/C/1/1/320/MzkhDzM
Under the Banyan Tree - ASEAN Insights: Indonesia
Fred Neumann welcomes Pranjul Bhandari to discuss Indonesia’s key industries, growth outlook, and how the national election could shape economic policy.
Listen to podcast: https://www.research.hsbc.com/C/1/1/320/RX7VmHr
Under the Banyan Tree - ASEAN Insights: Vietnam, Malaysia & Singapore
Fred Neumann is joined by ASEAN Economist Yun Liu for a look at what makes these key Southeast Asian economies tick, from semiconductors to tourism and the 'concert economy'.
Listen to podcast: https://www.research.hsbc.com/C/1/1/320/VpZSplc
Other recent reports and podcasts
The Major bond letter #45. Tail wagging dog
Steven Major, HSBC’s Global Head of Fixed Income Research, looks at how bond yields are being pulled around by the tails, these days mainly by the right side.
Click to view: https://www.research.hsbc.com/C/1/1/320/NmcvgQC
The Major bond letter #44. Opportunity Knocks
Steven Major looks at whether investors should contemplate switching from short-dated bills into longer-dated bonds.
Click to view: https://www.research.hsbc.com/C/1/1/320/KnWvcbg
Australian Economic Comment
The market is all a-flurry with excitement about the prospect of Australia’s central bank cutting rates. But observers should cool their engines: the RBA could in fact be one of the last of the developed-economy central banks to cut, according to HSBC’s Paul Bloxham and Jamie Culling.
Click to view: https://www.research.hsbc.com/C/1/1/320/T6pGmsb
Disappointment for doves
The global composite PMI rose to 51.8 in January and with resilient activity, better employment data and supply chain risks emerging again, the latest set of PMIs give central banks reason to be more cautious about the timing of rate cuts.
Click to view: https://www.research.hsbc.com/C/1/1/320/HqnrGTR
Commodity Economics Comment
The price of uranium has doubled over the past year as nuclear power moves back into favour and demand rises. HSBC’s Paul Bloxham and Jamie Culling discuss prospects for the metal.
Click to view: https://www.research.hsbc.com/C/1/1/320/RCBpLHw
The Macro Brief - The baby bust intensifies
James Pomeroy, Global Economist, looks at how declining birth rates around the world are creating tough challenges for governments and economies.
Listen to podcast: https://www.research.hsbc.com/C/1/1/320/sbZP76b
The Macro Brief - Timing of rate cuts
We assess the potential path of monetary policy on both sides of the Atlantic with Ryan Wang, US Economist, and Liz Martins, Senior UK Economist.
Listen to podcast: https://www.research.hsbc.com/C/1/1/320/msCtnjk
Funding the future: Biopharma and AI optimism
What’s in focus for venture capital (VC) investors? With early signs of VC activity improving, HSBC’s Shiva Joon examines the disruptive technologies attracting attention.
View the summary: https://www.gbm.hsbc.com/en-gb/insights/global-research/funding-the-future
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