
Word on the Street
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.
Latest episodes

Jul 10, 2025 • 10min
#330 US tariffs and UK fiscal concerns
This week, Sophie Barrington talks to Francis Addai about the state of the US labour market, the impact of tariffs on US inflation and ongoing fiscal uncertainty in the UK.
To read news and insights from Barclays Wealth Management, visit https://www.barclays.co.uk/wealth-management/news-and-insights/investments/
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Jul 3, 2025 • 13min
#329 Fiscal shenanigans
The end of the second quarter marks one of the busiest in memory. In this week’s episode, Sophie Barrington talks to Luke Pearce about the latest tariff developments, fiscal shenanigans, and US labour market data.
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
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Jun 26, 2025 • 12min
#328 Political machinations
This week, Sophie Barrington talks to Sean Markowicz about various political developments affecting markets, from German spending plans to the looming deadline for US tariffs.
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
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Jun 19, 2025 • 13min
#327 Crude moves. Banks pause. Dollar waits
This week, Sophie Barrington speaks with Francis Addai about the recent oil price spike, key takeaways from central bank meetings, and the outlook for the US dollar.
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
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4 snips
Jun 12, 2025 • 21min
#326 Immigration and growth
Will Hobbs, an investment strategist at Barclays, shares his expertise on the complex interplay between immigration and economic growth. He critiques traditional economic indicators, highlighting how immigration drives innovation and cultural shifts. The discussion delves into the impact of mobile technology on mental health and examines modern political communication strategies. With an optimistic outlook on real wages and growth, Hobbs emphasizes the importance of ideas in fueling economic expansion amidst today's geopolitical dynamics.

Jun 5, 2025 • 15min
#325 How much should investors fear US fiscal developments?
This week, Sophie Barrington is joined by Luke Pearce to discuss the latest on tariffs, fiscal fears, and the latest ECB decision.
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
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May 29, 2025 • 16min
#324 Tariff troubles?
This week, Miles Sherry and Sean Markowicz discuss the latest on the trade war, the health of the US economy, and the Japanese bond market.
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
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May 22, 2025 • 18min
#323 UK deep dive
In this week’s podcast, Miles Sherry and Will Hobbs discuss the latest on the world economy and capital markets, with a particular focus on the UK.
To read insights from Barclays Investment Bank, visit www.ib.barclays/our-insights.html…le_site_pbpodcast
To find out about starting your investment journey with Barclays, visit www.barclays.co.uk/investments
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May 15, 2025 • 21min
#322 The art of the spiel
This week, Will Hobbs and Miles Sherry take a look at what we’ve learned from the US-UK trade deal and discuss the incoming corporate and economic news.
To read insights from Barclays Investment Bank, visit www.ib.barclays/our-insights.html…le_site_pbpodcast
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May 8, 2025 • 13min
#321 Rate cuts and stock market resilience
This week, Sophie Barrington talks to Francis Addai about resilient global stock markets despite tariff risks, the divergence between soft and hard economic data, and the Bank of England’s latest interest rate announcement.
To read insights from Barclays Investment Bank, visit www.ib.barclays/our-insights.html…le_site_pbpodcast
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/
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