

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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Jan 12, 2023 • 12min
#197 Is the stock market the economy?
With a global recession looming, we look at whether investors have already priced this risk into stock markets, with Sarah Gresty (Head of Investments) and Sean Markowicz (Investment Strategist).
To learn more about investing and managing your money, subscribe to our monthly podcast series Barclays UK Money Plan: @user-222972786 or on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/barclays-uk-personal-finance/id1553797826)
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/

Jan 5, 2023 • 33min
#196 What can we expect from 2023?
This week, we look at what we think may lie in store during 2023 and what investors should keep an eye on to make the most of their savings, with Sarah Gresty (Head of Investments), Rob Smith (Head of Behavioural Finance), and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
To learn more about investing and managing your money, subscribe to our monthly podcast series Barclays UK Money Plan: @user-222972786 or on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/barclays-uk-personal-finance/id1553797826)
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/

Dec 29, 2022 • 10min
#195 What’s the global outlook as 2022 comes to a close?
This week, we look at China's easing of its coronavirus restrictions and the outlook of the global economy, with Phil Attreed (Head of Wealth Specialists) and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
To learn more about investing and managing your money, subscribe to our monthly podcast series Barclays UK Money Plan: @user-222972786 or on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/barclays-uk-personal-finance/id1553797826)
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/

Dec 15, 2022 • 14min
#194 Inflation and interest rates, is there a bargain to be had in investments?
This week, we ask whether inflation has finally peaked, if central bankers can ease off interest rate rises next year, and whether investments are a bargain, with Sarah Gresty (Head of Investments) and Jean-Paul Jaegers (Head of Asset Allocation).
To learn more about investing and managing your money, subscribe to our monthly podcast series Barclays UK Money Plan: @user-222972786 or on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/barclays-uk-personal-finance/id1553797826)
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/

Dec 9, 2022 • 22min
#193 What opportunities and challenges do we see in 2023?
This week, we ask two top CEOs at Barclays about what they think was a defining moment in 2022 and what opportunities and challenges they foresee in 2023, with Sarah Gresty (Head of Investments), Hannah Bernard (Head of Business Banking), Nicky Eggers (Head of Wealth Management & Investments), and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
To learn more about investing and managing your money, subscribe to our monthly podcast series Barclays UK Money Plan: @user-222972786 or on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/barclays-uk-personal-finance/id1553797826)
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/

Dec 1, 2022 • 16min
#192 Are falling UK house prices an investment opportunity?
This week, we talk about the UK property market, whether house prices will continue to drop next year, and if this is an opportunity for UK investors, with Sarah Gresty (Head of Investments), Richard Donnell (Executive Director at Zoopla), and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
To learn more about investing and managing your money, subscribe to our monthly podcast series Barclays UK Money Plan: @user-222972786 or on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/barclays-uk-personal-finance/id1553797826)
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/

Nov 24, 2022 • 22min
#191 Is the Technology sector still an exciting investment opportunity?
This week, we look at the Technology sector, what's gone well and what's not, and where we should look for the next "big thing", with Sarah Gresty (Head of Investments), Ben Rogoff (Fund Manager at Polar Capital), and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
Please note that any stocks or company names mentioned in this podcast are used for illustrative purposes only and should not be considered in any way as investment advice.
To learn more about investing and managing your money, subscribe to our monthly podcast series Barclays UK Money Plan: @user-222972786 or on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/barclays-uk-personal-finance/id1553797826)
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/

Nov 18, 2022 • 12min
#190 UK Autumn Statement Special: What does it mean for investors in 2023?
This week, we discuss the UK Autumn Statement, how its changes could affect investors and what impact it may have on the UK in the coming year, with Sarah Gresty (Head of Investments), Emma Hosking-Williams (Associate Partner in Ernst & Young’s Private Capital Tax team), Olivia Gleeson (Government Relations Expert), and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
The information in this podcast provides a general outline of the subjects covered in the 2022 Autumn Statement and should not be regarded as financial advice. Accordingly, EY cannot accept responsibility for loss arising from any action taken or not taken by anyone using information from this podcast.
To learn more about investing and managing your money, subscribe to our monthly podcast series Barclays UK Money Plan: @user-222972786 or on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/barclays-uk-personal-finance/id1553797826)
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/

Nov 10, 2022 • 19min
#189 How has market and political volatility affected investments?
Will Hobbs, Chief Investment Officer at Barclays, shares his expertise on navigating investment challenges during turbulent times. He discusses how political and economic volatility influences market behavior and investor sentiment, emphasizing the importance of a long-term strategy. The conversation highlights opportunities for growth amidst market fluctuations and the critical role of diversification and technology. Hobbs encourages investors to stay resilient and adaptable, reminding them that sound investment practices can lead to success regardless of short-term chaos.

Nov 3, 2022 • 15min
#188 Can you be a better investor in unpredictable markets?
This week we look at what has shifted in markets and central bank policies as we enter an era of rising interest rates, where you might be tempted to look for comfort, and how to make improved investment decisions by understanding yourself better, with Sarah Gresty (Head of Investments), Robert Smith (Head of Behavioural Finance), and Jean-Paul Jaegers (Head of Asset Allocation).
To learn more about investing and managing your money, subscribe to our monthly podcast series Barclays UK Money Plan: @user-222972786 or on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/barclays-uk-personal-finance/id1553797826)
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/