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The RMB weakened to a one-year low on a higher USDCNY fixing rate and lower Chinese bond...[4 Dec]
While strong earnings momentum and Fed rate cuts remain growth drivers for US equities...[2 Dec]
The broad USD is likely to consolidate over the near term, as a lot of news is now in the…[25 Nov]
Policymakers announced a RMB12trn plan aimed at reducing the debt burden on local...[18 Nov]
The long awaited US elections are now behind us but may result in higher policy uncertainty. [13 Nov]
As expected, the FOMC cut the Fed funds rate by 0.25% to the 4.5-4.75% range. We continue...[8 Nov]
Surging exports are providing a powerful boost to growth across much of ASEAN…[8 Oct]
Last quarter proved to be an eventful period for investors, as more central banks embarked...[5 Sep]
Market expectations for Fed rate cuts have been on a roller-coaster ride, swinging from too...[23 May]
Have you ever had a dreaded ‘what if’ scenario plague your thoughts? What if something bad...[3 May]
Multi-asset funds enable investors to access a diverse range of asset classes within a...[18 Apr]
HSBC’s recent Quality of Life Report' confirms what we’ve always sensed: physical and...[4 Apr]
The returns of a bond are composed of coupon income and price changes. A key metric of...[29 Apr]
Tourism, as we know it, is changing in the face of rising temperatures and extreme weather...[28 Mar]
Women face significant barriers stemming from financial disparities, such as earning less...[7 Mar]
Family life is undergoing unprecedented transformations. From social and economic shifts...[29 Feb]
Cash underperformed the broad markets in 2023. Historically, multi-asset portfolios...[29 Jan]
Climate change poses a significant threat to coffee production as suitable land for... [13 Oct ]
Recent US and EU policy initiatives highlight the importance of battery technology... [10 Oct]
Investments can go up and down. Over the long term, however, they tend to go up, so you’re...[24 Nov]
For many investors, “investing” means buying stocks. But before setting foot into this...[29 Nov]
Index funds offer investors a simple, low cost way to invest in a range of assets...[16 Aug]
Despite being one of the smartest species on the planet, human beings aren’t always rational with their...[16 Jul]
Quality of Life goes beyond meeting material needs. It encompasses multiple dimensions such as physical...[4 Sep]
Legacy goals can vary widely and may be financially and non-financially focused. [5 May]
Most investors want to time the market in the hope that they can buy low and sell high to maximise investment...[27 Feb]
In today’s digitally connected world, short-term....[11 Feb]
Most of us need foreign exchange at one time or another, but the FX market can be highly...[23 Jan]
Among the retired women involved in a survey carried out by YouGov for HSBC1, over 90%...[20 Apr]
Following successive rate hikes by major central banks during 2022 and H1 2023, deposit rates in many...[30 Jun]
Some people find bonds ‘boring’ because you don’t often hear much about them in the news...[25 Nov]
Solid economic growth and stabilised inflation rates are supportive of the Indian bond...[10 Oct]
Plan for a secure future: Consider financial security, protecting your health, and paying off mortgages...[18 Sep]
Ice cream is an increasingly popular treat around the world, but investors should be... [4 Aug]
The transition away from fossil fuels was mentioned for the first time in a climate...[9 Jan]