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Macro Freestyle podcast series

Macro Freestyle is a monthly podcast series co-hosted by Eric Robertsen, Global Head of Research and Chief Strategist and Madhur Jha, Head of Thematic Research, and explores topics that are likely to be most impactful for the global economy and financial markets.

  • Episode 14

    Looking beyond the Middle East conflict

  • Episode 13

    Can emerging markets weather the oil shock?

  • Episode 12

    The changing global outlook

  • Episode 11

    Oil shock – should we worry about inflation or growth?

  • Episode 10

    Risks to market resilience

  • Episode 9

    The risk of a carry trade unwind

  • Episode 8

    2025 in review: A liquidity-fuelled rally

  • Episode 7

    Living with low volatility and high uncertainty

  • Episode 6

    Is US dollar weakness inevitable?

  • Episode 5

    Focusing on the fiscal

  • Episode 4

    What to watch as we enter H2

  • Episode 3

    Trade wars, currencies and central banks

  • Episode 2

    Trade wars and stagflation risks

  • Episode 1

    Is the consensus wrong on US exceptionalism?

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June 2026

The Custodian Edition: Beyond borders, beyond tomorrow

Discover how tokenisation, digital assets, T+1 settlement and AI are transforming market infrastructure, reshaping custody, and redefining operating models, risk and governance for institutional investors and asset servicers.

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    Focus on Footprint: Middle East

    Why is the Middle East seeing a lot of interest from institutional investors and asset services? What are the differences in accessing these markets? Simon Kellaway, Global Head of Sales, Regional Head of GCNA, Financing and Securities Services explains in this video.

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