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  1. Macro Freestyle – The risk of a carry trade unwind

    JAN 29

    Macro Freestyle – The risk of a carry trade unwind

    Standard Chartered’s Eric Robertsen, Global Head of Research and Chief Strategist, and Madhur Jha, Head of Thematic Research, discuss the risk of a carry trade unwind and how investors can prepare for heightened market volatility against a backdrop of geopolitical instability, risks to fiscal sustainability, and US-China inflation divergence. They also examine how a wider reversal of global positions could impact EM economic resilience. Find out which key developments to keep an eye on. This podcast was recorded on 27 January.   This podcast is provided for informational purposes only. It does not constitute a personal offer, recommendation or solicitation to enter into any transaction or adopt any hedging, trading or investment strategy, nor does it constitute any prediction of likely future movements in rates or prices. Please see Terms & Conditions - Standard Chartered Global Research for full disclosures or email us at ResearchClientServices@sc.com for any questions.

    22 min
  2. The financial-market surprises of 2026

    JAN 5

    The financial-market surprises of 2026

    Standard Chartered’s Eric Robertsen, Global Head of Research and Chief Strategist, identifies several surprise events that could disrupt financial markets in 2026. These are not forecasts or predictions, but potential scenarios that – while perhaps unlikely – could have an outsized impact on markets if they did occur. This podcast is provided for informational purposes only. It does not constitute a personal offer, recommendation or solicitation to enter into any transaction or adopt any hedging, trading or investment strategy, nor does it constitute any prediction of likely future movements in rates or prices. Please see Terms & Conditions - Standard Chartered Global Research for full disclosures or email us at ResearchClientServices@sc.com for any questions.

    20 min
  3. Global Outlook 2026 – An uneasy calm

    JAN 5

    Global Outlook 2026 – An uneasy calm

    What are the new growth drivers shaping the outlook for 2026? Standard Chartered’s Eric Robertsen, Global Head of Research and Chief Strategist; Razia Khan, Head of Research, Africa and Middle East; and Divya Devesh, Co-head of FX Research, ASEAN and South Asia, address this question, as well as the risks posed by these new drivers and their potential impact on DM and EM asset markets. This podcast is provided for informational purposes only. It does not constitute a personal offer, recommendation or solicitation to enter into any transaction or adopt any hedging, trading or investment strategy, nor does it constitute any prediction of likely future movements in rates or prices. Please see Terms & Conditions - Standard Chartered Global Research for full disclosures or email us at ResearchClientServices@sc.com for any questions.

    23 min
  4. Macro Freestyle – 2025 in review: A liquidity-fuelled rally

    11/17/2025

    Macro Freestyle – 2025 in review: A liquidity-fuelled rally

    Standard Chartered’s Eric Robertsen, Global Head of Research and Chief Strategist, and Madhur Jha, Head of Thematic Research, examine whether the liquidity-driven rally in financial markets can sustain its momentum into 2026, how global trade and China’s deflation risk are evolving, and how this might impact EM assets and cross-asset volatility. This podcast was recorded on 12 November.   This podcast is provided for informational purposes only. It does not constitute a personal offer, recommendation or solicitation to enter into any transaction or adopt any hedging, trading or investment strategy, nor does it constitute any prediction of likely future movements in rates or prices. Please see Terms & Conditions - Standard Chartered Global Research for full disclosures or email us at ResearchClientServices@sc.com for any questions.

    25 min
  5. Macro Freestyle: Living with low volatility and high uncertainty

    10/14/2025

    Macro Freestyle: Living with low volatility and high uncertainty

    Standard Chartered’s Eric Robertsen, Global Head of Research and Chief Strategist and Madhur Jha, Head of Thematic Research examine financial markets’ muted response to the US government shutdown, which risks are being overlooked, and the fiscal outlook for G10 and EM economies in the event that global growth weakens. They also discuss the opportunities that could emerge from US dollar performance and AI developments. This podcast was recorded on 9 October 2025.   This podcast is provided for informational purposes only. It does not constitute a personal offer, recommendation or solicitation to enter into any transaction or adopt any hedging, trading or investment strategy, nor does it constitute any prediction of likely future movements in rates or prices. Please see Terms & Conditions - Standard Chartered Global Research for full disclosures or email us at ResearchClientServices@sc.com for any questions.

    19 min
  6. Is US dollar weakness inevitable?

    09/11/2025

    Is US dollar weakness inevitable?

    Standard Chartered’s Eric Robertsen, Global Head of Research and Chief Strategist and Madhur Jha, Head of Thematic Research examine the forces shaping the US dollar’s trajectory, including the Fed’s potential rate cuts, recent trade rulings and their effect on global trade dynamics, as well as shifting yield curves. They also explore how these developments could impact EM and DM economies and assets, and whether US dollar weakness is becoming a structural theme in financial markets.   This podcast is provided for informational purposes only. It does not constitute a personal offer, recommendation or solicitation to enter into any transaction or adopt any hedging, trading or investment strategy, nor does it constitute any prediction of likely future movements in rates or prices. Please see Terms & Conditions - Standard Chartered Global Research for full disclosures or email us at ResearchClientServices@sc.com for any questions.

    22 min
  7. Macro Freestyle: Focusing on the fiscal

    07/28/2025

    Macro Freestyle: Focusing on the fiscal

    Standard Chartered’s Eric Robertsen, Global Head of Research and Chief Strategist and Madhur Jha, Head of Thematic Research discuss fiscal sustainability in the US and China in H2-2025, and the implications for rates, FX, bonds, and financial markets. They also examine how these risks will impact growth in DM and EM economies, especially those with limited fiscal space.     This podcast is provided for informational purposes only. It does not constitute a personal offer, recommendation or solicitation to enter into any transaction or adopt any hedging, trading or investment strategy, nor does it constitute any prediction of likely future movements in rates or prices. Please see Terms & Conditions - Standard Chartered Global Research for full disclosures or email us atResearchClientServices@sc.com for any questions.

    24 min
  8. Global Outlook H2-2025 – The aftershock

    07/18/2025

    Global Outlook H2-2025 – The aftershock

    In our latest Global Research podcast, Standard Chartered’s Eric Robertsen, Global Head of Research and Chief Strategist and Razia Khan, Head of Research Africa and the Middle East, discuss the global outlook for H2-2025, and identify bright spots in EM and EM assets, amid elevated uncertainty around trade policy and the US dollar. This podcast is provided for informational purposes only. It does not constitute a personal offer, recommendation or solicitation to enter into any transaction or adopt any hedging, trading or investment strategy, nor does it constitute any prediction of likely future movements in rates or prices. Please see Terms & Conditions - Standard Chartered Global Research for full disclosures or email us at ResearchClientServices@sc.com for any questions.

    24 min
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