Barclays Private Bank Podcasts

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 host, Julien Lafargue examines US inflation and the latest releases from the first-quarter corporate earnings season.

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 employment figures, inflation in the eurozone, and other key investor topics.

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 inflation and the latest announcement from the European Central Bank, amongst other things.

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 cycle within the crypto space. Meanwhile, podcast host Henk Potts explores UK growth prospects, US inflation, and previews this week’s crucial interest rate meetings in the US, UK and Japan.

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 developments in China, and interest rates in the eurozone.

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', which is designed to help donors get the most from their philanthropy journey.

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 developments, US central bank options and the latest manufacturing figures.

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 fourth-quarter earnings season.

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 India’s compelling growth story.

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 the latest central bank decisions in the major regions, among other key investor topics.

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 steps for maintaining a psychological edge when investing feels uncomfortable. While host Julien Lafargue also considers the latest US employment data, upcoming central bank decisions and US inflation.

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 for interest rates.

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 for different sectors. Also on the podcast, host Julien Lafargue reflects on the latest manufacturing figures, eurozone inflation and upcoming economic data from China.