Barclays Private Bank Podcasts

Markets Weekly Podcast (10 July 2023): What could the rise of AI mean for investors?

Following six months of anaemic growth, our Chief Market Strategist Julien Lafargue ponders the shifting landscape for investors during the remainder of 2023 and beyond. Topics for discussion include the rise of AI, the potential automation of investment strategies, ongoing geopolitical tensions and the value of diversification. Host Henk Potts also explores the latest manufacturing data from the major regions, US labour markets and eurozone retail sales.

Markets Weekly Podcast (3 July 2023): Is the US dollar still king?

Is the global economy becoming less reliant on the US dollar? In this week’s podcast, Lukas Gehrig, our Quantitative Strategist, delves into the fascinating topic of ‘de-dollarisation’ and what this could mean for investors. He also considers the outlook for US debt and the rise of cryptocurrencies. While host Henk Potts discusses equity markets, the latest US economic data, eurozone inflation and the UK housing market.

Markets Weekly Podcast (26 June 2023): What could geopolitical uncertainty mean for FX?

Bhaskar Gupta examines recent developments in FX markets, including the potential impact of political tensions and above-target inflation.

Markets Weekly Podcast (19 June 2023): US inflation and central bank decisions - Venture capital special part II

Join special guest Hunter Somerville, Partner at StepStone Group, for the second episode of our two-part special exploring the world of venture capital. This week, Hunter turns his attention to the secondaries market and the potential risks and opportunities for investors, both now and in the future. While host Henk discusses the latest US inflation report and interest rate decisions from three major central banks.

Markets Weekly Podcast (12 June 2023): Mid-Year Outlook 2023 and venture capital

Tune in for a special edition of our weekly podcast as Hunter Somerville, Partner at StepStone Group, takes us on a whistlestop tour of venture capital markets. He’s in conversation with Matt Spence, Global Head of Venture Capital Banking at Barclays Investment Bank, and explores potential investor opportunities, the evolving role of tech, and the factors that could decide the fortunes of an early-stage business. Meanwhile host Henk Potts discusses key insights from our Mid-Year Outlook 2023 report. Topics on the agenda include updated growth and inflation forecasts for the major regions, upcoming central bank decisions, and the impact of elevated food and energy prices.