Word on the Street
Barclays
Welcome to Word on the Street, a weekly podcast from Barclays Bank where our experts help ordinary investors make sense of the latest news and events impacting the world’s financial markets.
Please note that past performance is not a guarantee of future performance. All investments can fall as well as rise in value and you can lose some or all of your money. Additionally, this podcast does not constitute an investment recommendation.
Please note that past performance is not a guarantee of future performance. All investments can fall as well as rise in value and you can lose some or all of your money. Additionally, this podcast does not constitute an investment recommendation.
Episodes
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Nov 6, 2025 • 20min
#346 Fixed income opportunities
This week, Sean Markowicz talks to Chris Bamford, Portfolio Manager, about the latest views on asset allocation from our active third-party fixed income managers.
To read news and insights from Barclays Wealth Management, visit https://www.barclays.co.uk/wealth-management/news-and-insights/investments/
To find out about starting your investment journey with Barclays, visit www.barclays.co.uk/investments
You can also follow us on LinkedIn for more Barclays investment updates - www.linkedin.com/showcase/barclay…tal-investments/
And for Barclays Wealth Management updates - www.linkedin.com/company/barclays…ment-management/
Oct 30, 2025 • 14min
#345 Catalysts and opportunities
This week, Francis Addai talks to Stephen Peters, Portfolio Manager, as they explore what’s driving UK equity markets after the FTSE 100 index set a new record high.
To read news and insights from Barclays Wealth Management, visit https://www.barclays.co.uk/wealth-management/news-and-insights/investments/
To find out about starting your investment journey with Barclays, visit www.barclays.co.uk/investments
You can also follow us on LinkedIn for more Barclays investment updates - www.linkedin.com/showcase/barclay…tal-investments/
And for Barclays Wealth Management updates - www.linkedin.com/company/barclays…ment-management/
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Oct 23, 2025 • 14min
#344 Markets in focus
This week, Luke Pearce talks to Sean Markowicz about the recent correction in the gold price, UK inflation and Japan’s fiscal outlook.
To read news and insights from Barclays Wealth Management, visit https://www.barclays.co.uk/wealth-management/news-and-insights/investments/
To find out about starting your investment journey with Barclays, visit www.barclays.co.uk/investments
You can also follow us on LinkedIn for more Barclays investment updates - www.linkedin.com/showcase/barclay…tal-investments/
And for Barclays Wealth Management updates - www.linkedin.com/company/barclays…ment-management/
Oct 16, 2025 • 15min
#343 Philanthropy special
This week, Sophie Barrington talks to Juliet Agnew about the recent launch of the ‘The Modern Philanthropist’ report, which explores the scale, scope and drivers of today’s high net worth donors and the vital role that they play in society.
To read news and insights from Barclays Wealth Management, visit https://www.barclays.co.uk/wealth-management/news-and-insights/investments/
To find out about starting your investment journey with Barclays, visit www.barclays.co.uk/investments
You can also follow us on LinkedIn for more Barclays investment updates - www.linkedin.com/showcase/barclay…tal-investments/
And for Barclays Wealth Management updates - www.linkedin.com/company/barclays…ment-management/
Oct 2, 2025 • 20min
#342 Perspectives from a Portfolio Manager
This week, Sean Markowicz talks to Stephen Peters from our Manager Selection team about the opportunities and challenges facing the active management industry.
To read news and insights from Barclays Wealth Management, visit https://www.barclays.co.uk/wealth-management/news-and-insights/investments/
To find out about starting your investment journey with Barclays, visit www.barclays.co.uk/investments
You can also follow us on LinkedIn for more Barclays investment updates - www.linkedin.com/showcase/barclay…tal-investments/
And for Barclays Wealth Management updates - www.linkedin.com/company/barclays…ment-management/
Sep 25, 2025 • 15min
#341 Could this time be different?
This week, Francis Addai talks to Miles Sherry about US equity markets and the US dollar. Is now the time for investors to shift exposure from the US to Europe? And what are the implications of US dollar weakness for UK investors?
To read news and insights from Barclays Wealth Management, visit https://www.barclays.co.uk/wealth-management/news-and-insights/investments/
To find out about starting your investment journey with Barclays, visit www.barclays.co.uk/investments
You can also follow us on LinkedIn for more Barclays investment updates - www.linkedin.com/showcase/barclay…tal-investments/
And for Barclays Wealth Management updates - www.linkedin.com/company/barclays…ment-management/
Sep 18, 2025 • 18min
#340 Emerging Markets: Room to run?
Rob Mansell, a savvy portfolio manager specializing in multi-asset funds, dives deep into the world of emerging markets. He explores whether China’s market rally can sustain itself and analyzes the unique drivers behind the strong performances in Mexico and Brazil. The conversation also touches on how a weaker dollar benefits these markets and the critical role of Taiwan and Korea in AI supply chains. Mansell highlights how investor strategies have evolved post-pandemic, revealing new opportunities in this dynamic landscape.
Sep 11, 2025 • 16min
#339 US employment and gold’s inexorable rise
This week, Sophie Barrington talks to Francis Addai about the market implications of the latest US employment revisions, as well as the outlook for gold after its prolonged rally.
To read news and insights from Barclays Wealth Management, visit https://www.barclays.co.uk/wealth-management/news-and-insights/investments/
To find out about starting your investment journey with Barclays, visit www.barclays.co.uk/investments
You can also follow us on LinkedIn for more Barclays investment updates - www.linkedin.com/showcase/barclay…tal-investments/
And for Barclays Wealth Management updates - www.linkedin.com/company/barclays…ment-management/
Sep 4, 2025 • 12min
#338 Back to work
This week, Francis Addai and Sean Markowicz discuss long-term global debt concerns, the UK Budget and the upcoming US jobs report.
To read news and insights from Barclays Wealth Management, visit https://www.barclays.co.uk/wealth-management/news-and-insights/investments/
To find out about starting your investment journey with Barclays, visit www.barclays.co.uk/investments
You can also follow us on LinkedIn for more Barclays investment updates - www.linkedin.com/showcase/barclay…tal-investments/
And for Barclays Wealth Management updates - www.linkedin.com/company/barclays…ment-management/
Aug 28, 2025 • 16min
#337 Style dispersion
This week, Luke Pearce talks to Sophie Barrington about the shift in performance between growth and value stocks. They also discuss Federal Reserve Chairman Powell’s market-moving speech from Jackson Hole, as well as the latest political situation in France.
To read news and insights from Barclays Wealth Management, visit https://www.barclays.co.uk/wealth-management/news-and-insights/investments/
To find out about starting your investment journey with Barclays, visit www.barclays.co.uk/investments
You can also follow us on LinkedIn for more Barclays investment updates - www.linkedin.com/showcase/barclay…tal-investments/
And for Barclays Wealth Management updates - www.linkedin.com/company/barclays…ment-management/
