

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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Apr 11, 2024 • 21min
#265 Stings in the tail
With stubbornly high US inflation jolting markets, Will Hobbs and Miles Sherry use this week’s podcast to discuss curveballs and risks for investors in 2024. From elections to conflict, the path ahead may be unpredictable but to what extent might investors need to change tack?
To read Barclays Private Bank's "Outlook 2024" report, visit https://privatebank.barclays.com/insights/2023/november/outlook-2024/
For Barclays Investment Bank's "Q1 2024 Global Outlook" visit https://www.cib.barclays/our-insights/3-point-perspective/q1-2024-global-outlook.html
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/

Apr 4, 2024 • 22min
#264 End of term report
With the first three months of 2024 behind us, Will Hobbs reflects on the Q1 drivers and detractors for global investors. Sophie Barrington also asks him about the outlook for Q2 as major elections loom and geopolitics continue to catch the eye.
To read Barclays Private Bank's "Outlook 2024" report, visit https://privatebank.barclays.com/insights/2023/november/outlook-2024/
For Barclays Investment Bank's "Q1 2024 Global Outlook" visit https://www.cib.barclays/our-insights/3-point-perspective/q1-2024-global-outlook.html
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/

Mar 28, 2024 • 12min
#263 Mood check
Does current investor sentiment tally with the reality in markets? Why are Japanese stocks on a roll? And what are the risks of returns being driven by a very narrow concentration of stocks? Tune in as Francis Addai and Miles Sherry answer these questions and more.
To read Barclays Private Bank's "Outlook 2024" report, visit https://privatebank.barclays.com/insights/2023/november/outlook-2024/
For Barclays Investment Bank's "Q1 2024 Global Outlook" visit https://www.cib.barclays/our-insights/3-point-perspective/q1-2024-global-outlook.html
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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Mar 21, 2024 • 12min
#262 The rate cut conundrum
With three of the world’s major central banks having opted against cutting interest rates, Will Hobbs and Sophie Barrington reflect on the latest signals and market reactions. They also discuss politics and cyclical investment trends. Tune in to find out more.
To read Barclays Private Bank's "Outlook 2024" report, visit https://privatebank.barclays.com/insights/2023/november/outlook-2024/
For Barclays Investment Bank's "Q1 2024 Global Outlook" visit https://www.cib.barclays/our-insights/3-point-perspective/q1-2024-global-outlook.html
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/

Mar 14, 2024 • 26min
#261 Up, up and aw-AI
This week’s podcast looks at AI, amid growing signs that the hype is justified. Will Hobbs and Miles Sherry also discuss two more things on the up, but in a very different sense – UK growth and US inflation. How could investors interpret the latest data?
To read Barclays Private Bank's "Outlook 2024" report, visit https://privatebank.barclays.com/insights/2023/november/outlook-2024/
For Barclays Investment Bank's "Q1 2024 Global Outlook" visit https://www.cib.barclays/our-insights/3-point-perspective/q1-2024-global-outlook.html
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/

Mar 6, 2024 • 15min
#260 Spring Budget 2024
What might the latest Budget mean for you? Will Hobbs, Clare Francis and Miles Sherry review the big announcements from Westminster, and their potential implications for savers and investors.
To read Barclays Private Bank's "Outlook 2024" report, visit privatebank.barclays.com/insights/202…utlook-2024/
For Barclays Investment Bank's "Q1 2024 Global Outlook" visit www.cib.barclays/our-insights/3-p…bal-outlook.html
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/
To read Barclays Private Bank's "Outlook 2024" report, visit privatebank.barclays.com/insights/202…utlook-2024/
For Barclays Investment Bank's "Q1 2024 Global Outlook" visit www.cib.barclays/our-insights/3-p…bal-outlook.html
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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Mar 1, 2024 • 20min
#259 Spotlight on China and Japan
In our latest podcast, Will Hobbs is back in the studio with Miles Sherry. This week, they cast their eyes eastwards, with a fascinating look at the opportunities and challenges for investors seeking exposure in Asia. Is the investment case still there?
To read Barclays Private Bank's "Outlook 2024" report, visit privatebank.barclays.com/insights/202…utlook-2024/
For Barclays Investment Bank's "Q1 2024 Global Outlook" visit www.cib.barclays/our-insights/3-p…bal-outlook.html
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/

Feb 22, 2024 • 11min
#258 Decisions, decisions, decisions
Sophie Moody quizzes Luke Pearce on the common questions we’re being asked right now. Topics include: Investing versus cash, emerging market equities, US rate cuts and so-called ‘known unknowns’. Tune in to find out more.
To read Barclays Private Bank's "Outlook 2024" report, visit privatebank.barclays.com/insights/202…utlook-2024/
For Barclays Investment Bank's "Q1 2024 Global Outlook" visit www.cib.barclays/our-insights/3-p…bal-outlook.html
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/

Feb 15, 2024 • 23min
#257 Curb your enthusiasm
What are the implications of a UK recession? And has recent inflation progress offered false hope? Plus, are markets really bothered about the race to the White House? Join Will Hobbs and Sophie Moody to find out more.
To read Barclays Private Bank's "Outlook 2024" report, visit privatebank.barclays.com/insights/202…utlook-2024/
For Barclays Investment Bank's "Q1 2024 Global Outlook" visit www.cib.barclays/our-insights/3-p…bal-outlook.html
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/

Feb 9, 2024 • 18min
#256 Broken China?
This week we look at the good, the bad, and the ugly in the global economy today. From the struggles of China and Germany, to the gravity-defying US and more. Is it a world of pain or hope for investors?
To read Barclays Private Bank's "Outlook 2024" report, visit privatebank.barclays.com/insights/202…utlook-2024/
For Barclays Investment Bank's "Q1 2024 Global Outlook" visit www.cib.barclays/our-insights/3-p…bal-outlook.html
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/