In this episode, we explore India’s current economic backdrop, the potential impact of GST rate rationalisation, higher US tariffs, and the continuation of fiscal credibility.

Join Sreejith Balasubramanian, Economist in the Fixed Income Fund Management team at Bandhan Mutual Fund, as he shares insights on what these developments mean for India’s economy and outlook.

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In this episode, we explore the continuing challenges facing the Chinese economy, the impact of recent fiscal measures, and the implications of frontloaded growth in the first half of the year.

Join Sreejith Balasubramanian, Economist in the Fixed Income Fund Management team at Bandhan Mutual Fund, as he shares insights on what lies ahead for China and the rest of the world in the second half of the year.

We discuss the Fed’s dual goals, the current situation and outlook for US inflation and labour market, and what is driving the Fed’s current policy stance.

Join Sreejith Balasubramanian, Economist in the Fixed Income Fund Management team at Bandhan Mutual Fund, as he explores the US macro backdrop and the Fed’s cautious stance.

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Is India’s economy steady amidst rising global uncertainty? In this episode, we return to domestic macro dynamics – covering key economic data, fiscal and monetary outlooks, global linkages, and India’s structural macro story.

Join Sreejith Balasubramanian, Economist in the Fixed Income Fund Management team at Bandhan Mutual Fund, as he breaks down India’s proactive policy approach, the state of inflation and credit, and the longer-term structural narrative.

US tariff changes are making headlines, financial markets are sending mixed signals, and the US Dollar is weakening—but what does it all mean?

Join Sreejith Balasubramanian, Economist in the Fixed Income Fund Management team at Bandhan Mutual Fund, as he discusses the latest shifts in US trade policy, the unusual dynamics in financial markets, and the growing impact of uncertainty on the economic outlook.

We look at the weaker US economic data, its reasons, uncertainty around tariffs and other Trump 2.0 policies, the US Fed’s views on these, recent global developments, and what this means for the USD and for India.

Join Sreejith Balasubramanian, Economist in the Fixed Income Fund Management team at Bandhan Mutual Fund, for an insightful discussion on what’s shaping the macroeconomic narrative this month.

India’s union fiscal consolidates, the RBI cuts rates, and takes liquidity measures, but the US dollar remains a key variable. Join Sreejith Balasubramanian, Economist in the Fixed Income Fund Management team at Bandhan Mutual Fund, as he discusses India’s recent policy decisions, the drivers behind USD movements, and the constraints they impose.

The year turns, but US momentum stays strong, with significant implications for both advanced and emerging economies.

Join Sreejith Balasubramanian, Economist in the Fixed Income Fund Management team at Bandhan Mutual Fund, as he discusses key early 2025 global economic action, the impact of US exceptionalism, and upcoming major events—Trump assuming office and India’s Union Budget. Discover insights into interest rates, currency movements, trade, and fiscal policy in this insightful episode.

As 2024 comes to a close, the final episode of Let’s Talk Macro looks ahead to 2025, exploring the key economic trends that could shape the year.

Join Sreejith Balasubramanian, Economist in the Fixed Income Fund Management team at Bandhan Mutual Fund, as he shares the trends that will shape 2025 and offers a balanced, insightful perspective on macroeconomic shifts and developments.

What would Trump 2.0 mean for US policy and the global economy?

Join Sreejith Balasubramanian, Economist in the Fixed Income Fund Management team at Bandhan Mutual Fund as he explores the potential policy shifts under Trump’s return, the economic impact of these decisions, and the unique global challenges this time compared to his earlier presidency. Discover insights into trade, markets, and geopolitics in this thought-provoking episode.