The Macro Brief by HSBC Global Research

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

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

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

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

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

Following a standout 2025, Ali Cakiroglu, Emerging Markets Strategist, looks at the drivers for EM assets in 2026.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/KbNBtFl