Standard Chartered: Market Updates

Standard Chartered’s Eric Robertsen, Global Head of Research and Chief Strategist, and Madhur Jha, Head of Thematic Research, examine how EM economies are positioned to withstand the current oil shock. They look at relative economic resilience and policy responses, as well as the spillover to FX, credit spreads, bonds and trade flows. They also discuss global developments in the AI space. This podcast was recorded on 19 May. 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.

Standard Chartered’s Eric Robertsen, Global Head of Research and Chief Strategist, and Madhur Jha, Head of Thematic Research discuss whether the oil shock arising from the Middle East conflict is more likely to fuel inflation or growth concerns. They also look at how the Strait of Hormuz closure is affecting not just energy supplies but also other key sectors, and how the conflict is impacting various regions, economies and asset classes. This podcast was recorded on 24 March. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Standard Chartered’s Eric Robertsen, Global Head of Research and Chief Strategist and Madhur Jha, Head of Thematic Research examine financial markets at the midpoint of the year, including the impact of the upcoming tariff deadline, geopolitical uncertainty, oil price volatility, Fed policy and inflation. They also identify key areas to focus on for the rest of 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 Researchfor full disclosures or email us at ResearchClientServices@sc.com for any questions.

Standard Chartered’s Eric Robertsen, Global Head of Research and Chief Strategist and Madhur Jha, Head of Thematic Research, assess the impact of recent US tariffs on major trading partners, and their effect on global growth and inflation, the US dollar and EM FX. Tune in to find out which developments investors and corporates should keep an eye on. 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.

Standard Chartered’s Eric Robertsen, Global Head of Research and Chief Strategist and Kaushik Rudra, Global Head of Fixed Income Research and Head of Asia Research, examine the far-reaching implications of the US presidential transition for global growth, the USD and EM assets. They also explore the impact of expected US tariffs on China and other key trade partners.

Listen to Eric Robertsen, Global Head of Research & Chief Strategist, and Razia Khan, Head of Research, Africa and Middle East as they explore the possibility of a soft landing for the global economy, and what this means for EM and frontier markets. They also look at the implications of flat growth and interest rate cuts on the US dollar, FX, commodities and more.

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 & 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.

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.

What can we expect from the world’s two largest economies for the next 12 months? Eric Robertsen, Global Head of Research and Chief Strategist compares where the US and China stand both in the current business cycle and more structurally.