

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.
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Jul 14, 2023 • 9min
#225: How is the investment landscape shaping the strategic asset allocation?
We discuss how the changing investment landscape, higher interest rates, and stubborn inflation is influencing Barclays Wealth’s Strategic Asset Allocation, with Maya Welford (Behavioural Finance Expert), Paul Wesson (Senior Quantitative Strategist), and Jean-Paul Jaegers (Head of Asset Allocation).
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 - https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/barclays-digital-investments/
And for Barclays Wealth Management updates - https://www.linkedin.com/company/barclays-wealth-and-investment-management/

Jul 6, 2023 • 14min
#224: How high will interest rates go and will there be a recession?
We look at how high inflation and even higher interest rates are affecting the UK economy and stock market, as well as whether the UK is prepared for a recession, with Sarah Gresty (Head of Investments) and Francis Addai (Senior Investment Strategist).
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 - https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/barclays-digital-investments/
And for Barclays Wealth Management updates - https://www.linkedin.com/company/barclays-wealth-and-investment-management/

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Jun 30, 2023 • 23min
#223: MFS Investment Management - What should investors know about investing in energy?
This week, we talk about what is happening in the energy market, what the future looks like for investing in energy companies, and whether commodities are still good diversifiers for investments, with Sarah Gresty (Head of Investments), James Neale (Sector Specialist and Senior Research Analyst at MFS Investment Management), and Sean Markowicz (Senior Investment Strategist).
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 - https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/barclays-digital-investments/
And for Barclays Wealth Management updates - https://www.linkedin.com/company/barclays-wealth-and-investment-management/

Jun 28, 2023 • 12min
#222: Loomis Sayles - How do investors choose what US companies to invest in?
Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer) talks with Hollie Briggs (Head of Global Product Management at Loomis Sayles) about investing in US shares, how she and her team select the companies to invest in, and what future opportunities may be found in the US market.
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 - https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/barclays-digital-investments/
And for Barclays Wealth Management updates - https://www.linkedin.com/company/barclays-wealth-and-investment-management/

Jun 22, 2023 • 12min
#221: ARX Investimentos - What are the challenges of investing in emerging markets?
Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer) talks to Rogério Poppe (CEO of ARX Investimentos) about the opportunities and challenges of investing in Brazilian shares, as well as reviewing the latest sharp rise in the Bank of England’s interest rate and whether investors should worry about the UK’s rising debt.
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 - https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/barclays-digital-investments/
And for Barclays Wealth Management updates - https://www.linkedin.com/company/barclays-wealth-and-investment-management/

Jun 15, 2023 • 19min
#220: Baillie Gifford - Value vs. growth: Where is the future of growth investing?
In the second of two podcasts looking at value versus growth investing, Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer) talks to Stuart Dunbar (Partner at Baillie Gifford) about what is a growth investment, what investors look for in growth stocks, and what the future looks like for growth and value investing.
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 - https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/barclays-digital-investments/
And for Barclays Wealth Management updates - https://www.linkedin.com/company/barclays-wealth-and-investment-management/

Jun 14, 2023 • 17min
#219: Schroders - Value vs. growth: Is the search for value still relevant?
In this first of two podcasts looking at value versus growth investing, Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer) talks to Roberta Barr (Head of Value Team ESG and Fund Manager at Schroders) about what defines value investing, the challenges of identifying value stocks, and what drives a successful value investor.
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 - https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/barclays-digital-investments/
And for Barclays Wealth Management updates - https://www.linkedin.com/company/barclays-wealth-and-investment-management/

Jun 8, 2023 • 14min
#218: Does bad news lead investors to make bad decisions?
We discuss the significant challenges facing China and the US, and how the precarious global economy may lead investors to reach the wrong conclusions, with Sarah Gresty (Head of Investments), Maya Welford (Behavioural Finance Expert), and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).

Jun 1, 2023 • 10min
#217: Has inflation (finally) passed its peak?
We look at the latest news from US, the impact of rampant inflation in the UK and elsewhere, and if opportunities to invest in AI (artificial intelligence) are already becoming apparent, with Sarah Gresty (Head of Investments) and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
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 - https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/barclays-digital-investments/
And for Barclays Wealth Management updates - https://www.linkedin.com/company/barclays-wealth-and-investment-management/

May 25, 2023 • 10min
#216: What next for Europe?
This week, we delve into Europe in a bit more detail following a tumultuous start to the year for the region’s equity markets, with Sarah Gresty (Head of Investments), Ian Aylward (Head of Manager Selection and Responsible Investing) and Sean Markowicz (Senior Investment Strategist).
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 - https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/barclays-digital-investments/
And for Barclays Wealth Management updates - https://www.linkedin.com/company/barclays-wealth-and-investment-management/