Please upgrade your browser

We take your security very seriously. In order to protect you and our systems, we are making changes to all HSBC websites that means some of the oldest web browser versions will no longer be able to access these sites. Generally, the latest versions of a browser (like Edge, Chrome, Safari, etc.) and an operating system family (like Microsoft Windows, MacOS) have the most up-to-date security features.

If you are seeing this message, we have detected that you are using an older, unsupported browser.

See how to update your browser

House Views

Challenged optimism
30 October 2023
    Download the full reportPDF, 6.09MB

    Summary

    This update comes at a pivotal juncture when secular global economic trends seem to be shifting. Many forces driving secular stagnation, systemic risk fears and the low-flation phase of the 2010s look to be diminishing. The decade ahead will be nothing like the previous one, and the impact of higher interest rates on risk premiums will push investors to re-think their strategic asset allocation.

    • Global economic trends are suggesting a mixed bag of opportunities and challenges across different regions
    • Our updated central scenario continues to anticipate a 'choppy' market environment, predominantly hinging on the likelihood of a global slowdown next year
    • We maintain a preference for high-quality bonds, poised to outperform should a recession materialise, and high-quality credits which offer enticing carry opportunities while helping to shield against mounting default risks