In our final podcast of 2024, host Julien Lafargue takes a whistlestop tour of the main takeaways from financial markets and the global economy for December, and the year as a whole. Key topics include US housing costs, the latest on China and the recent interest rate cuts from the European Central Bank and Swiss National Bank.…

Join Lukas Gehrig and Robert Smith, as they explore this technology’s implications from a political, macroeconomic and environmental perspective. Meanwhile, our host Julien Lafargue discusses the latest employment and manufacturing data from the US and the implications of recent events in Syria.

In this week’s podcast, Stephen Moroukian, our real estate financing specialist, delves into the latest developments in property markets following a year of key elections. He also examines the main takeaways from the UK Budget, the outlook for fixed-rate borrowers and Monaco’s exclusive property market. Meanwhile, host Julien Lafargue provides an u…

Join Bhaskar Gupta, our Head of FX Distribution UK, as he ponders the impact of the US election result on global currency markets. Topics include the sharp appreciation of the US dollar since, and the market reaction to the Republican victory. He also considers the health of sterling following last month’s Budget and policy options for the European…

What’s on the horizon for investors next year? Julien Lafargue unveils the key insights from our Investment Strategy team’s just-launched "Outlook 2025" report. Tune in for this podcast special, as he discusses with Alex Joshi the major global themes and trends on our radar. With inflation and rates falling, and in the aftermath of a bumper year fo…

Bond markets had much to digest last week, with the US election and interest rate decisions from the US Federal Reserve and Bank of England. Podcast host Julien Lafargue is joined by Michel Vernier, our Head of Fixed Income Strategy, to discuss what these events could mean for interest rates, debt and inflation – and the implications for fixed inco…

How has the new UK Budget landed and what does it mean for investors? Join Bethany McGauley, from our government and policy team, as she covers the key implications from the Chancellor’s announcements. Topics on the agenda include NHS funding, corporate taxes and ISAs. Meanwhile, our host Julien Lafargue discusses the most recent US employment data…

Julien Lafargue flies solo on this week’s podcast and breakdowns the key market events and trends of recent days. Tune in as he ponders the impact of ongoing global geopolitical uncertainty on investor decision-making. He also reflects on weakening UK investor sentiment ahead of this week’s Autumn Budget being unveiled.…

Tune in as Stephen Moroukian, our real estate financing specialist, reflects on the recent mortgage market price war and the upcoming UK Budget. Meanwhile, host Julien Lafargue discusses the outlook for China, the latest crude oil prices and interest rates in the eurozone.

In this week’s podcast, Alex Joshi, our Head of Behavioural Finance, discusses the geopolitical factors currently influencing investment decision-making, with a particular focus on the UK Budget and US election. Key topics include the behavioural biases that can impact portfolio positioning and the effect of political news headlines. As podcast hos…

What could the result of the US presidential election mean for financial markets? Tune in as Nikola Vasiljevic, our Head of Quantitative Strategy, delves into the latest poll data, what is already priced in, and the possible implications for global risk appetites. Meanwhile host, Julien Lafargue ponders better-than-expected US employment data, glob…

Join Bhaskar Gupta, our Head of FX Distribution UK, as he explores the outlook for currency markets over the short and medium term. Topics on the agenda include the weakening US dollar, the impact of key central bank decisions and potential risk factors for the remainder of the year. Podcast host Julien Lafargue also examines economic stimulus meas…

Hot on the heels of a busy week for central banks, Julien Lafargue and Michel Vernier, our Head of Fixed Income Strategy, reflect on last week’s rate cut from the US Federal Reserve and the potential implications for bond markets. Other topics include the upcoming US election, the ongoing impact of the 2008 financial crisis and the latest decision …

Join podcast host Julien Lafargue as he discusses falling US inflation, the recent rate cut by the European Central Bank, and the soaring price of gold. He also ponders the upcoming interest rate decisions from the Bank of England, the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan.

Should we be worried about government debt levels? Lukas Gehrig, our Quantitative Strategist, discusses the sustainability of the global sovereign debt burden, how it could be lowered, and what it could mean for investors. Julien Lafargue also pays tribute to our dear friend and colleague Henk Potts, the original host of this podcast, who sadly pas…

Tune in as host Julien Lafargue shares fresh insights on key events shaping financial markets. This week, he covers better-than-expected inflation data from the major regions and the most recent US employment figures, as well as the implications for central bank policy.

What could the Bank of England’s recent interest rate cut mean for UK homeowners? Tune in as Stephen Moroukian, our real estate financing specialist, discusses the health of the housing sector for the remainder of 2024. He also covers the new government’s property pledges, mortgage approval rates and potential opportunities for international invest…

Amid weaker-than-expected data from the US economy, Julien Lafargue considers the market reaction to these announcements and the possible implications for investors. Key topics include rising unemployment, the latest rate decision from the US Federal Reserve and headlines from the second-quarter earnings season. Our host also examines the Bank of E…

Join host Julien Lafargue for fresh insights on the health of the global economy and financial markets. This week’s topics include the second-quarter earnings season, the fortunes of the AI sector, and upcoming central bank announcements, including a key decision from the Bank of England.

What could political upheaval in the US mean for financial markets? Tune in as Sonia Fernandes, Vice President of Government Relations and Policy at Barclays, discusses the latest developments in the presidential race. Topics include potential candidates for the Democratic party and the most recent voter polls. Turning to the UK, she covers the 40 …

Join podcast host Julien Lafargue for his weekly update on the trends shaping financial markets over the past seven days. Putting the spotlight on the world’s largest economy, he explores US inflation, the latest announcement from the US Federal Reserve and the upcoming presidential election. Other topics include mixed results from the second-quart…

Tune in as host Julien Lafargue gives us the lowdown on the results from the French and UK elections. Amongst other things, he explores France’s parliamentary split and the implications for the region’s budget in 2025. Turning his attention to the global economy, Julien also covers the latest manufacturing and employment data from the US.…

With voters in France and the UK heading to the polls, Sonia Fernandes, from the UK Government Relations and Policy team at Barclays, considers what we might expect in the coming days. Topics include the last week of campaigning in the UK and the next round of voting in France. Meanwhile, host Henk Potts gives us the lowdown on US interest rates, e…

Tune in as Lukas Gehrig, our Quantitative Strategist, discusses the long-term macroeconomic outlook, with a focus on growth, inflation and central bank policy. Meanwhile, host Henk Potts explores falling UK inflation, the latest data from China and the Swiss National Bank’s decision to cut interest rates.…

In this week’s podcast, Michel Vernier, our Head of Fixed Income Strategy, explores US central bank options and the possible implications for bond markets. Topics include the upcoming presidential election and US recession prospects. Meanwhile, host Henk Potts covers UK growth, the US labour market, this week’s key Bank of England interest rate dec…

With equity markets reaching all-time highs in 2024, Dorothée Deck, our Cross Asset Strategist, explores the forces driving this rally and the possible implications for investors. Other topics include the sectors experiencing most growth and the latest corporate earnings data. As host, Henk Potts also examines the European Central Bank’s decision t…

Join Sonia Fernandes, Vice President of Government Relations and Policy at Barclays, as she delves into the General Election on 4 July. As well as exploring the key issues driving the main parties’ campaigns, she also considers what we can expect to see in the first 100 days of a new parliament. Meanwhile, Henk Potts also provides a rundown on the …

Tune in as Alex Joshi, our Head of Behavioural Finance, examines the importance of maintaining long-term investment horizons during periods of short-term volatility. Meanwhile, host Julien Lafargue explores US inflation, the health of the Chinese economy and upcoming data releases from the AI sector.…

In this week’s podcast, Dorothée Deck, our Cross Asset Strategist, takes us on a whistlestop tour of the latest releases from the first-quarter corporate reporting season. Topics include the market response to these announcements, the recent equities rally and a potential reacceleration in earnings growth. As podcast host, Julien Lafargue also prov…

In this latest podcast episode hosted by Narayan Shroff, Head of Investments at Barclays Private Clients India, special guests Jamie Montgomery and Sumant Mandal of March Capital weigh in on how AI and automation are transforming Indian businesses, and the increasing role of Indian diaspora and technology businesses in shaping the future of enterpr…

Join Sumant Mandal and Jamie Montgomery of March Capital for a fascinating discussion of the key trends within the venture capital space, with a particular focus on the rise of artificial intelligence. Meanwhile, Matt Spence from our Investment Bank delves into market liquidity levels and the recent slowdown in venture investments. Lastly, podcast …

In this week’s podcast, Michel Vernier, our Head of Fixed Income Strategy, examines the outlook for interest rates in the major regions and particularly the US. Other topics include bond yields, declining inflation and potential opportunities for fixed income investors. While host Henk Potts explores China’s growth prospects, the latest UK employme…

What are the psychological implications of investing when markets are at an all-time high? Tune in as Alex Joshi, our Head of Behavioural Finance, delves into the emotional biases that could impact investment decision-making when markets remain buoyant despite a predicted economic slowdown. Meanwhile, host Henk Potts examines crude oil prices, US i…

Join Stephen Moroukian, our real estate financing specialist, as he reflects on growing UK mortgage approval rates and the implications of a possible fall in interest rates. Meanwhile, Henk Potts delves into US employment, the most recent manufacturing figures and eurozone inflation.

As Bitcoin falls from its recent market high, Nikola Vasiljevic, our Head of Quantitative Strategy, considers the outlook for digital currencies over the short and medium term. Topics include the potential implications of recent regulatory changes in the US and UK, the possible role of digital assets in portfolio diversification, and the boom-bust …

This week, Damian Payiatakis, our Head of Sustainable and Impact Investing, explores the outlook for early-stage green ventures. He also considers potential investor opportunities and the impact of increased government support in this space. Meanwhile, podcast host Henk Potts discusses record highs in Bitcoin, the UK Spring Budget, the latest devel…

In this week's podcast, host Henk Potts discusses the latest inflation data from the US and Europe, and what it could mean for interest rates. He also previews the upcoming US employment report and the UK's Spring Budget. Henk is joined by special guest Juliet Agnew, our Head of Philanthropy, who introduces our recently released 'Guide to Giving', …

With equities recently reaching an all-time high, Dorothee Deck, our Cross Asset Strategist, discusses the market outlook over the short and medium term. She also covers recession prospects in the major regions and potential benefits of defensive portfolio positioning. Meanwhile, host Henk Potts examines corporate earnings data linked to AI develop…

In this week's podcast, Julien Lafargue discusses US inflation, UK employment and the latest consumer spending figures. He also explores the potential implications of the UK and Japan entering technical recessions.

Join host Julien Lafargue for fresh insights on the health of the global economy and financial markets. This week's topics include US inflation, the latest economic news from China, fourth-quarter corporate earnings and the potential implications for equity markets.

In this week's podcast, Bhaskar Gupta, our Head of FX Distribution UK, explores key developments in currency markets since the start of 2024. Topics include the health of major currencies, possible opportunities for investors and potential sources of volatility. While host Julien Lafargue contemplates central bank decisions, US employment and the f…

Tune in as podcast host Julien Lafargue delivers another fascinating update on the trends shaping financial markets. Amongst other things, he explores the latest announcement from the European Central Bank, US inflation and the health of the Chinese economy.

Listen as host Julien Lafargue reflects on key data releases grabbing the financial headlines at the start of 2024. Topics include US and UK retail sales, inflation in the major regions and US central bank options. As the fourth-quarter earnings season continues, he also considers the fortunes of some of the world’s largest tech companies.…

India is in the global spotlight, and for good reason. Join us for a special podcast episode where Narayan Shroff, Head of Investments at Barclays Private Clients India, and Julien Lafargue, Chief Market Strategist at Barclays Private Bank and Wealth Management, explore equities, bonds, global trends and 2024’s key risks – all through the lens of I…

Tune in as host Julien Lafargue shares fresh insights on key events shaping financial markets over the past seven days. As well as the latest US inflation figures, he considers the most recent earnings data from major US banks and other key investor topics.

As we return from the festive break, podcast host Julien Lafargue ponders key events in the global economy and financial markets during recent weeks. Delving into the latest macroeconomic data, he examines eurozone inflation and US central bank policy options, among other key investor topics.

Property market special: Join Stephen Moroukian, our real estate financing specialist, as he ponders the health of the UK housing market following a year of shock interest rate rises and faltering global growth. He also considers the role of buy-to-let landlords and the outlook for Swiss real estate. Meanwhile, podcast host Julien Lafargue examines…

As we approach 2024, we turn our attention to the psychological biases that could impact investment decision-making in the year ahead. Join Alex Joshi, our Head of Behavioural Finance, as he examines key insights from our recently released ‘Outlook 2024’ report and the potential risks on the horizon over the next 12 months. He also offers practical…

With the COP28 climate summit now under way, join Damian Payiatakis, our Head of Sustainable and Impact Investing, who discusses the key topics on the agenda and potential implications for investors. Meanwhile, podcast host Julien Lafargue reflects on the recent rebound in equity and bond markets, and what easing inflationary pressures could mean f…

Join Dorothée Deck, our Cross Asset Strategist, for fresh insights into the trends which could drive equity markets during the next 12 months and beyond. Delving into the highlights from our recently released ‘Outlook 2024’ report, she also considers last year’s rally in equities, as well as global recession prospects and the contrasting outlooks f…