Competing global forces

**James Pomeroy** and **Shanella Rajanayagam** look at what the latest data tell us about the global economy and review where key trade negotiations stand. For more content from HSBC Global Investment Research, just search for #HSBCResearch on LinkedIn. And don't forget to follow our Asia-centric podcast **"Under the Banyan Tree"** on YouTube, Apple Podcasts or Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.   Email us at [**AskResearch@hsbc.com**](mailto:AskResearch@hsbc.com) for any questions. **Click here for appropriate Disclosures, including analyst certifications, and Disclaimers that must be viewed with this podcast:** https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/Lc6TLCR * * * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.