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  Global outlook H2-2026: A test of resilience 22.07.2026 27мин

  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 ResearchClientServices@sc.com for any questions.
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  Macro Freestyle – Looking beyond the Middle East conflict 25.06.2026 21мин

  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 ResearchClientServices@sc.com for any questions.
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  Macro Freestyle – Can emerging markets weather the oil shock? 25.05.2026 20мин

  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.
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  Macro Freestyle – The changing global outlook 23.04.2026 23мин

  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 ResearchClientServices@sc.com for any questions.
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  Macro Freestyle – Oil shock- Should we worry about inflation or growth? 27.03.2026 20мин

  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.
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  Macro Freestyle – Risks to market resilience 27.02.2026 22мин

  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 ResearchClientServices@sc.com for any questions.
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  Macro Freestyle – The risk of a carry trade unwind 29.01.2026 21мин

  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.
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  The financial-market surprises of 2026 05.01.2026 20мин

  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.
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  Global Outlook 2026 – An uneasy calm 05.01.2026 23мин

  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.
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  Macro Freestyle – 2025 in review: A liquidity-fuelled rally 17.11.2025 25мин

  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.
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  Macro Freestyle: Living with low volatility and high uncertainty 14.10.2025 19мин

  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.
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  Is US dollar weakness inevitable? 11.09.2025 21мин

  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.
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  Macro Freestyle: Focusing on the fiscal 28.07.2025 24мин

  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.
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  Global Outlook H2-2025 – The aftershock 18.07.2025 24мин

  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.
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  Macro Freestyle: What to watch as we enter H2 02.07.2025 22мин

  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.
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  Macro Freestyle: Trade wars, currencies and central banks 28.05.2025 19мин

  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 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.
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  Macro Freestyle: Trade wars and stagflation risks 09.04.2025 17мин

  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.
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  Macro Freestyle: Is the consensus wrong on US exceptionalism? 24.02.2025 16мин

  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 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.
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  Global Outlook 2025 Podcast - Reverberations 27.01.2025 24мин

  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.
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  2025 Financial Market Surprises Podcast 02.01.2025 19мин

  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.