Standard Chartered: Market Updates

Global markets have been resilient despite higher bond yields and ongoing geopolitical and macro uncertainty. Standard Chartered’s Eric Robertsen, Global Head of Research and Chief Strategist, and Madhur Jha, Head of Thematic Research, explore the factors that could test that resilience in both DM and EM for the rest of the year – ranging from elections to rising bond yields, El Niño, fiscal pressures and the US dollar. This podcast was recorded on 12 October.   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 [email protected] for any questions.

Standard Chartered’s Eric Robertsen, Global Head of Research and Chief Strategist, and Madhur Jha, Head of Thematic Research, examine how the latest developments in Fed, US Treasury and tariff policy are impacting global inflation, growth and asset prices – and where opportunities may emerge as the policy landscape evolves.   This podcast was recorded on 3 September.   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 [email protected] for any questions.

Standard Chartered’s Eric Robertsen, Global Head of Research and Chief Strategist; Razia Khan, Head of Research, Africa and Middle East; and Edward Lee, Chief Economist and Head of FX, ASEAN & South Asia, unpack the forces set to shape the second half – from inflation and the US dollar to geopolitics, the AI push and energy markets – and their impact on key economies. They also explore where risks may be building and what that could mean for financial markets in the months ahead. This podcast was recorded on 15 July. 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 [email protected] for any questions.

Standard Chartered’s Eric Robertsen, Global Head of Research and Chief Strategist, and Madhur Jha, Head of Thematic Research, unpack what the recent Middle East de-escalation could mean for financial markets, the global economy, supply chains, commodities, and central bank policy. They also discuss the impact of a potential ‘super El Niño’ on EM economies and the outlook for AI investment, the US dollar and global debt issuance. This podcast was recorded on 23 June. 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 [email protected] for any questions.

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 [email protected] for any questions.

Standard Chartered’s Eric Robertsen, Global Head of Research and Chief Strategist, and Madhur Jha, Head of Thematic Research, examine the gap between market expectations and macro realities for global growth and inflation. They also discuss the outlook for China’s economy, the Renminbi and the US dollar, along with broader global trends in trade, fiscal policy and commodities. This podcast was recorded on 21 April. 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] for any questions.

Standard Chartered’s Eric Robertsen, Global Head of Research and Chief Strategist, and Madhur Jha, Head of Thematic Research, examine risks to financial-market resilience from the recent IEEPA tariff ruling and a possible escalation of Middle East tensions. They also discuss whether investors should be concerned about the fiscal outlook, a potential moderation in AI optimism, and volatility in markets such as JGBs and commodities. This podcast was recorded on 24 February. 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] for any questions.

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 [email protected] for any questions.