Standard Chartered: Market Updates
Standard Chartered: Market Updates turns market insights into actionable outcomes. It provides Standard Chartered's views on what to watch out for in today's Financial Markets. The podcast is produced by Standard Chartered Corporate & Investment Banking.
Episodes
Macro Freestyle podcast – Resilience under pressure
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 press
Macro Freestyle podcast – Is policy turning more interventionist?
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
Global outlook H2-2026: A test of resilience
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 r
Macro Freestyle – Looking beyond the Middle East conflict
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
Macro Freestyle – Can emerging markets weather the oil shock?
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 pod
Macro Freestyle – The changing global outlook
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 rec
Macro Freestyle – Oil shock- Should we worry about inflation or growth?
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 var
Macro Freestyle – Risks to market resilience
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 mar
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 positi
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
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 podcas
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 pod
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
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 asse
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 provide
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
Macro Freestyle: What to watch as we enter H2
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 i
Macro Freestyle: Trade wars, currencies and central banks
Standard Chartered’s Eric Robertsen, Global Head of Research and Chief Strategist and Madhur Jha, Head of Thematic Research, examine the outlook for the US dollar, inflation, global trade flows, EM central bank policy and EM FX amid the US-led global trade war. They also identify the key risks to watch out for. This podcast is provided for informational purposes only. It does not constitute a pers
Macro Freestyle: Trade wars and stagflation risks
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 purpo
Macro Freestyle: Is the consensus wrong on US exceptionalism?
Standard Chartered’s Eric Robertsen, Global Head of Research and Chief Strategist and Madhur Jha, Head of Thematic Research, assess what is driving changing market perception on US exceptionalism. They also examine if it reflects improving sentiment towards the rest of the world, and what that means for tariffs, global trade, fiscal and monetary policy, the US dollar and EM FX.
This podcast is pr
Global Outlook 2025 Podcast - Reverberations
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.
2025 Financial Market Surprises Podcast
In this podcast, Standard Chartered's Global Head of Research, Eric Robertsen, shares his insights on unexpected scenarios in 2025 that could fly against consensus and catch markets and the global economy off guard.
Global Outlook Q3 2024 Podcast – Clouded by geo-economic uncertainty
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.
Global Outlook Q2 2024 Podcast - Decision Time
Listen to Eric Robertsen, Global Head of Research & Chief Strategist, and Sarah Hewin, Head of Research, Europe and the Americas, as they examine how monetary policy decisions by the US Fed and other central banks, evolving geopolitical conditions, and key elections in several countries might play out in markets.
Global Outlook 2024 Podcast – A soft landing, with risks
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
2024 Financial Market Surprises Podcast
What financial-market surprises could 2024 have in store? In this podcast, Eric Robertsen considers a list of scenarios that we believe have a non-zero probability of occurring in the year ahead.
The Sustainable Investor – Top ESG investing themes to watch amid volatile markets
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.
Global H2-23 Outlook Podcast – Balancing on the summit
While the worst might be over for the US banking sector, the impact of tight monetary policy and stubborn inflation still poses challenges for the world’s largest economy. What’s in store for the US, and is it staring down a potential recession?
Growth hopes have shifted towards emerging markets, where India, ASEAN and the GCC are set to lead the way this year. What does this mean for the global
Midlife crisis meets coming of age: US-China economic divergence explained
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.
Global Q2-23 Outlook Podcast – What lies beneath
Beneath an overall story of declining growth, other independent narratives are emerging. China’s economy roars back to life after COVID-19, but are the benefits of that growth equal across all sectors and markets? Find out in this podcast.
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.
Scaling up the inescapable opportunity in carbon trading
Carbon trading is becoming more and more essential to help businesses and the world meet their net-zero goals. In this podcast, learn more about overcoming the challenges, identifying the opportunities, and scaling up carbon markets so that they can support climate action, on a large scale.
Innovative financing: a powerful tool to unlock investments as a force for good
More and more investors and companies are incorporating ESG metrics into their capital allocation decisions, and this trend shows no sign of slowing down. In this podcast, learn why we will continue to see an acceleration of sustainable financing and impact investing trends, with ESG asset classes outperforming the rest.
H2 Global Research Outlook Podcast - Navigating the uneven road to recovery
Economists have started using the term normalisation to describe what might be on the horizon for the global economy. However, countries emerging from various lockdowns and restrictions find themselves on different points along the growth curve. What does this mean for the rate setting cycle? And how can we navigate the patchwork scenario ahead? Hear insights from our economists, Eric Robertsen, R
Q2 Global Research Economic Outlook - Forecasting economic growth, inflation and the impact on emerging markets
Prospects for global growth are improving but the unevenness of the vaccine rollout is creating divergences across different economies and sectors. In addition, rising fiscal debt and the possibility of inflation are looming in developed and emerging markets. If inflation becomes an embedded risk for a greater than expected rise in rates/yields, what will the consequences be on emerging markets in
Q2 Global Research Strategy Outlook - Assessing US exceptionalism and economic recovery
Much talk lately has focused on the idea of US exceptionalism leading global recovery. At the same time, there are other economies that are also picking up across emerging markets, while some are falling behind. This is creating vast divergences across regions and sectors and performance of various financial instruments. In these complex times, what is the best investment strategy? Hear insights f
Has blockchain finally transformed global trade?
Digitalised, distributed and disrupted – that’s global trade today. But not many technologies have stirred up so much interest than blockchain, especially for moving closer to paperless trade and reducing trade finance costs. For Standard Chartered, a major focus is on leveraging blockchain to digitise trade finance in a secure way while continuing to support clients in their financing transaction
Recommended
Crickets Corner
History of the Earthquake and Fire in San Francisco
Fox news
K-Drama Obsessed Mamas | Beyond “Just One More Episode!”
True Crime Classics
The Healer Revolution
Becoming: HER with Nikki Spoelstra
Booked, Blonde & Busy w/ Olivia Ponton
McKinsey on Consumer and Retail
megahired.com
Hard Knocks Podcast
Effective Weight Loss for Moms | High protein, Strength Training, Lose Weight, Meal Planning, Fat Loss, Healthy Habits
