The future of driving is being rewritten by AI, shifting autonomous driving and self-parking from science fiction to reality. How is AI shaping the future of the auto industry? With both traditional automakers and global tech giants racing into the EV sector, the industry is entering a trillion dollar battleground. How will the competitive landscape evolve?

Survey shows that people in Hong Kong have an average of about 25 years of retirement life, and new trends such as mini-retirement or multi-retirement have become more popular in recent years among Gen Z and Millennials, how can we prepare properly for these changes? With life expectancy rising, what pressure and impact does this have on our healthcare system?

Spot gold price hit USD4,200 in mid of November, followed by fluctuations and softening. Despite this, it is still up more than 50% this year. What are the medium- and long-term performance indicators? Our latest survey further shows that affluent investors in Hong Kong have doubled their allocations in gold this year, accounting for 11% of their overall investment portfolio. What are the reasons behind?

Since the launch of Cross-boundary Wealth Management Connect 2.0, the number of mainland Chinese investors’ accounts in Hong Kong has surged. How attractive is Hong Kong as a cross-border wealth management hub? What are the differences in investment preferences between Hong Kong and mainland Chinese clients? Which asset classes help balance risk and return?

The Fed announced another interest rate cut by 0.25% in October, which is the second consecutive rate cut this year. What are the factors driving the Fed’s decision? How is the Fed going to balance the risks of a deteriorating job market and rising inflation? What is the Fed’s rate path going forward?

China's economic growth slowed in the third quarter, but it still beat market expectations. What's the outlook? Can trade-in subsidies continue to boost retail performance? Can new consumer sectors like blind boxes become new growth engines?

In recent years, Hong Kong has been actively promoting the development of innovative technology. What progress has been made? What competitive advantages does Hong Kong have in artificial intelligence, pharmaceutical research, and the low-altitude economy? Are there any new supporting policies?

The US government announced additional 100% tariffs on Chinese imports. How will this new round of tariff negotiations impact the market? How significant will China's export controls on rare earths impact global industries? In the context of the tariff negotiations and market volatility, which asset classes can investors look at?

In this first episode, we have invited Michelle Kwok, Managing Director, Head of Hong Kong Equity Research and Regional Head of Real Estate Research at HSBC and Joseph Tsang, Chairman of JLL Hong Kong, delving into the most pressing topic for Hong Kong residents – the trends in the Hong Kong property market. The market has recently shown signs of stabilisation, how will the full year performance be? How significant will mainland funds and interest rate trends impact the market outlook?