Insight archive
Economic insight
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05 Aug 2020
Five key questions for the UK economy
The country faces tough choices as it tries to control COVID-19 and reignite economic growth.
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29 Jul 2020
Virtual reality reaches a tipping point
COVID-19 is accelerating adoption of the technology for work and leisure, says Davey Jose.
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24 Jul 2020
Fighting the fear
How concerns over coronavirus and job prospects will help shape the global economic recovery.
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17 Jul 2020
China’s uneven recovery
The economy is picking up pace but further support for jobs is vital, argues Qu Hongbin.
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13 Jul 2020
A difficult job
Government support for labour markets following COVID-19 will need to become more targeted, says HSBC’s Janet Henry.
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09 Jul 2020
A new digital currency for China
Centrally issued digital currencies could make payments safer and more efficient, explains HSBC’s Paul Mackel.
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07 Jul 2020
Why investment needs to carry growth
With trade languishing and consumers more withdrawn, investment must play a bigger role in driving the recovery after COVID-19.
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03 Jul 2020
Reopening the world economy
Governments around the world are easing lockdowns – but consumers may remain cautious.
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24 Jun 2020
Investors cautious on emerging market outlook
Some 47 per cent polled in a new HSBC survey expect emerging market growth to slow over the next 12 months.
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17 Jun 2020
Biodiversity in the balance
With 1 million species under threat, investors have a key role to play in protecting the planet.
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12 Jun 2020
Cut the muck from trucks
Biofuel, hydrogen, batteries – what is the best way to make heavy goods vehicles greener?
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09 Jun 2020
COVID-19 accelerates change for Asian consumers
From online medicine to bicycles, coronavirus is reshaping the way Asia shops.
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01 Jun 2020
Sub-zero rates are no silver bullet
Negative interest rates provide a small boost to growth at best, says HSBC’s James Pomeroy.
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28 May 2020
Trade barriers hamper COVID fight
Open trade and investment has a key role to play in tackling coronavirus.
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20 May 2020
Cloudy now, brighter later
Why solar panel installation is set to bounce back after the short-term shock of coronavirus.
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18 May 2020
Global GDP set to fall further
Emerging markets are increasingly vulnerable to the impact of COVID-19, says HSBC’s Janet Henry.
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14 May 2020
Lifting lockdowns
Why a speedy return to growth is unlikely, even as COVID-19 restrictions begin to ease.
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13 May 2020
Keeping trade moving
Digital solutions may help importers and exporters face up to the challenges created by COVID-19.