Global Macro Strategist, Westbourne Research Services

Sharmila Whelan

Sharmila Whelan is a seasoned Global Geopolitical-Macro Strategist with nearly three decades of experience advising buy-side clients on multi-asset investment strategies and asset allocations. Her career has been defined by her differentiated thinking, a deep understanding of the interlinkages between

Westbourne Research Services Global Macro Strategist, Sharmila Whelan
global geopolitics, macro and policy dynamics and Austrian business cycle approach to economic analysis. Sharmila has extensive experience in both developed and emerging markets, particularly in China and India, and a proven track record of accurately forecasting investment risks and opportunities ahead of consensus.

Global Macro Strategist

Macroeconomic, Geopolitical and Policy Forecasting

Westbourne Research Services

Westbourne Research is a global macroeconomic, geopolitical and policy forecasting and strategic advisory consultancy. Located in London, UK and serving clients globally. Our knowledge is deep, spanning all asset classes and key industrial sectors. Our perspective is global. Our presence is expansive, with 30 years analysing and working in developed and emerging markets. We are uniquely India and China specialists.

Cross Asset Strategy

Multiple Countries / Cross Asset Strategy

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<li>Recommendations remain unchanged. The forecast has always been for increased market volatility and a weak 1H , followed by a pick-up in economic momentum in 2H.  </li>
<li>Business cycle fundamentals continue to show no signs of a full-blown recession or a sustained resurgence in inflation.</li>
<li>1Q25 earnings data confirm the corporate profit cycle remains in upswing across the US, Europe, Japan, India, Taiwan and Indonesia. China is the outlier.</li>
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Recommendations remain unchanged. The forecast has always been for increased market volatility and a weak 1H , followed by a pick-up in economic momentum in 2H.  
Business cycle fundamentals continue to show no signs of a full-blown recession or a sustained resurgence in inflation.
1Q25 earnings data confirm the corporate profit cycle remains in upswing across the US, Europe, Japan, India, Taiwan and Indonesia. China is the outlier.


Revisiting 2025 Investment Calls