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Think Future 2023

The year of 2023 has come, markets will continue to face the obstacles But opportunities still can be found and a silver lining may appear. Discover information about the global investment landscape with Willem Sels, Global Chief Investment Officer from HSBC Global Private Banking and Wealth, to welcome this new year.

Think Future 2022 Mid-year edition

Find out information about global calendar, second half of 2022 investment themes and regional market outlook as guidance to the global investment landscape with Willem Sels, Global Chief Investment Officer, HSBC Global Private Banking and Wealth.

Think Future 2022

Your guide to economic growth in 2022. Sustainable investment towards a global net zero goal with Xian Chan as Wealth Management, HSBC Wealth and Personal Banking and Willem Sels as Investment Officer, HSBC Global Private Banking and Wealth.

Think Future 2021 Mid-year edition

Your guide to the global investment landscape. Look the explanation with Xian Chan, Chief Investment Officer, Wealth Management, HSBC Ltd.

February: China's reopening and easing inflation support risk assets

With improved sentiment and more positive cyclical outlook, there is scope for risk assets to recover. See our upgrade on certain region and sector view.

January: Stay defensive while silver linings emerge

Despite slowing growth, the silver linings can be seen on easing inflation and peaking interest rate that can push bond yields to historically high levels.

December: Slowing US inflation raises hopes of rates peaking

Market positive reaction to US inflation raising hopes that rates are peaking. Increase equities can be upgraded with the gradual relaxation of zero-covid policy and more pro-growth measures.

November: Rebalancing exposure to high quality bonds

Stagflation and rate hikes have led to rising cash and bond yields especially from risk or return perspective. Bonds appear more attractive in the midst of slowing economy.

October: Position defensively as focus turns to slowing growth

Central banks see slower growth as a pre-condition to beat inflation. On the other hands, earnings will be back in focus with further downside but more realistic expectations.

September: Focus on quality as policy tightening stays on course

Core inflation remains sticky and meaning that tightening policy is likely to stay on course. Quality and resilient earnings outlook leads to investment grade bonds with short-to-medium maturities.

August: A tug of war between growth and interest rates

Analysts are getting more realistic while earning forecasts are being cut. We remain invested but more focus on quality, income, and defensive sectors as markets still volatile.

July: Invest resiliently amid growth slowdown

Investor have to focus on quality, income and diversification to stay resilient because inflation will go higher and take longer to decline. On the other hand, markets will remain volatile while growth is moderating.

May: Inflation and rate outlook drive market volatility

Geopolitical tensions, Covid-19 and rising wages continue to push inflation higher. Otherwise, US and Asia remain as top picks because of healthy earnings outlook.

April: Central banks tighten on high inflation

Higher inflation has prompted central banks to start tightening. Investors should focus on quality and income stocks while diversifying to build portfolio resilience.

March: Geopolitical Tensions - Modestly reducing portfolio risk

Energy prices and inflation have been raising due to escalation on geopolitical tensions. To reduce risk, downgrading global equities and upgrading investment-grade corporate bonds have made.

December: Investing and preparing for market volatility

High inflation, supply chain challenges and the new Covid-19 variant could produce volatility. But we keep upgrading Financials in Asia to overweight although at a slower pace.

November: Do we still think inflation is transitory?

The surge in fossil fuel prices is likely to accelerate central banks' commitment to climate change initiatives.

October: How to address recent market volatility?

We do not view the debt crisis in China's property sector as a systemic event. An orderly restructuring is more likely but markets may remain volatile short-term.

September: Stay invested but be (portfolio) resilient

We remainpositive on the stock market and other cyclical investments like high yield bonds but portfolio resilience will be key.

August: What do we think about China equities?

Long-term, we are positive on Chinese equities but we think it is prudent to move to a Neutral allocation shorter-term. We remain Overweight on Asia and are now more positive on Thailand and Taiwan equities.

July: Akankah Pasar Tetap Menguat Seiring dengan Komentar Bank Sentral AS?

Pengetatan kebijakan moneter yang akan dilakukan The Fed seharusnya dapat dipandang positif karena hal tersebut menekankan adanya pemulihan ekonomi.

June: Starting the next phase of the recovery.

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May: Staying the course to the new height.

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April: Attention on inflation might be a passing issue

Attention on inflation was becoming the focus because of investors question on when the central bank start tightening their monetary policies, which caused volatility in equity and bonds.

"ESG: The Responsible Investment" with Lilis Setiadi, President Director PT Batavia Prosperindo Aset Manajemen

Episode 1: Importance of investing in ESG

Episode 2: ESG's role for investors

Episode 3: New product on ESG from HSBC

"Jurus Kenali Risiko, Biar Investasimu Gak K.O." with Verawaty Zhao, Head of Wealth Management, Wealth & Personal Banking PT Bank HSBC Indonesia.

Episode 1: Smooth USA election & vaccine distributions are economic boosters for 2021

Episode 2: Never too late to invest

Episode 3: Understand your risk profile before investing

Episode 4: How to diversify your investment portfolio

Economic Outlook: 2021, The Year of Stabilization with Chatib Basri, Economist and Indonesia’s Minister of Finance 2013-2014 period.

Episode 1: 2021, the year of recovery for Indonesia

Episode 2: Reason on Rupiah value getting stronger in the midst of pandemic.

Episode 3: Economic Outlook: 2021, The Year of Stabilization

Episode 4: How to start the recovery?

Indonesia’s Transformational Infrastructure Project with Taufik Hendra K, Finance Director of PT Waskita Karya and Felita Elizabeth, Head of Intermediary Business of PT Schroders Investment Management Indonesia.

Episode 1: Indonesia Investment Authority (INA) readiness as the institute of investment fund management.

Episode 2: The return of foreign investors, post-pandemic.

Episode 3: Role of Indonesia Investment Authority (INA) for infrastructure development project.

Episode 4: Equity market will entice investors back.

"Investing During Economic Recovery" with Xian Chan, Chief Investment Officer, Wealth Management, HSBC Ltd.

Episode 1: Centers of growth

Episode 2: The risk investors should safeguard against

Indonesia's Roadmap to a New Economy with Katarina Setiawan, Chief Economist & Investment Strategies, PT Manulife Aset Manajemen Indonesia

Episode 1A: Domestic Market Update

Episode 1B: Domestic Market Update

Episode 2: Stock Market Update

Episode 2: Strong sectors of Manulife mutual fund