Market Updates

Is King Dollar at risk of being dethroned?

Recent market movements have sparked a flurry of theories about the world’s most widely used currency. Is the USD losing its reserve currency status? Are countries looking to circumvent the USD in their trading relationships? Find out in this podcast.

Global 2023 Outlook Podcast – A year of two halves

Whilst economic growth is expected to slow in the first half of the year, the second half could see a recovery taking hold. Are emerging markets poised for a recovery this year? And if they are how should investors and businesses navigate them? Find out in this podcast.

2023 Financial Market Surprises Podcast

As we look at the year ahead, what are the potential surprises – or black swan events – that may be under-priced by the markets? In this podcast, Eric Robertsen shares some possible scenarios that the financial markets may have missed.

Global H2-22 Outlook – Near the tipping point

In the first half of the year, markets focused on upside risks to inflation. This is now shifting to include downside risks to growth and recession forecasts. How do investors and businesses navigate the almost conflicting narratives between inflation and recession? Find out in this podcast.

Global Q2-22 outlook – recovery, disrupted

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.

Executive spotlight: leading towards net zero

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?

2022 Financial Market Surprises Podcast

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.

Global 2022 Outlook - Still battling headwinds (Part 2)

What’s in store for the global economy over the next 12 months?  In part 2 of this 2-part series our economists Eric Robertsen, Razia Khan and Edward Lee share insights on the inflation story and growth opportunities in 2022.

Global 2022 Outlook - Still battling headwinds (Part 1)

The global economy continues to recover thanks to aggressive policy support and as vaccine coverage improves. But the recovery, like vaccine distribution, remains uneven. What’s in store for investors over the next 12 months?
In part 1 of this 2-part series our economists Eric Robertsen and Edward Lee share insights on the impact of COVID and how the global economy will evolve in 2022.

Unlocking capital for sustainable infrastructure development in Asia

To close the sustainable development gap in Asia, public and private infrastructure project owners have to tap into new sources of funding. What are these sources, how are they mobilising capital towards developing Asia, and how are they navigating the region’s investment landscape? Learn more in this podcast.