As we enter 2024, we’re seeing a story of divergence across key economies. While the US has been surprisingly resilient, confidence in China’s economy is under pressure from property-sector woes and concerns about the labour market. What are the implications for other markets?   Eric Robertsen, Global Head of Research and Chief Strategist, and Razia Khan, Head of Research, Africa and Middle East, share insights into why we see a soft landing, with risks, for the global economy this year ..read more

What financial-market surprises could 2024 have in store? In this podcast, Eric Robertsen considers a list of scenarios that we believe have a non-zero probability of occurring in the year ahead ..read more

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investing is likely to dominate the investor agenda in the coming years. To meet long term climate change targets, sustainable investment requirements are expected to reach over $200 trillion between 2023 and 2050. Find out what are some of the big themes that will drive the investor agenda ..read more

While the worst might be over for the US banking sector, the impact of tight monetary policy and stubborn inflation still poses challenges for the world’s largest economy. What’s in store for the US, and is it staring down a potential recession?   Growth hopes have shifted towards emerging markets, where India, ASEAN and the GCC are set to lead the way this year. What does this mean for the global growth story?   Eric Robertsen, Global Head of Research and Chief Strategist and Kaushik Rudra, Global Head of Fixed Income Research and Head of Asia Research share insights into the key ch ..read more

What can we expect from the world’s two largest economies for the next 12 months? Eric Robertson compares where the US and China stand both in the current business cycle and more structurally ..read more

If 2021's expectations were influenced by a new world attitude due to the pandemic, then 2022 may end up being about a new world order. The conflict between Ukraine and Russia and the longevity of China's zero COVID plans. Volatility, interest rates and prices are all on the up. Find out what this means for the markets in this podcast ..read more

A passion for purpose. Listen to the inspiring stories of Henrik Raber and Eila Kreivi as they share their personal journeys into Financial Markets and how they combine industry experience with a deep desire to make a positive impact. What are their challenges, what have they learned and what is their advice for those entering the industry today ..read more

The business of research spends a lot of time looking at forecasts. But the question that always comes up is, what are the surprises? What are the black swans? In this podcast, Eric Robertsen takes a look at – not forecasts – but possible scenarios that the financial market may have missed ..read more

Prospects for global growth are improving but the unevenness of the vaccine rollout is creating divergences across different economies and sectors. In addition, rising fiscal debt and the possibility of inflation are looming in developed and emerging markets. If inflation becomes an embedded risk for a greater than expected rise in rates/yields, what will the consequences be on emerging markets in the near term and longer term? Hear insights from our global research economists, Sarah Hewin and Edward Lee ..read more

Much talk lately has focused on the idea of US exceptionalism leading global recovery. At the same time, there are other economies that are also picking up across emerging markets, while some are falling behind. This is creating vast divergences across regions and sectors and performance of various financial instruments. In these complex times, what is the best investment strategy? Hear insights from our global research strategists, Eric Robertsen and Kaushik Rudra ..read more