Standard Chartered: Market Updates

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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...