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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Feb 1, 2024 • 23min
#255 Are we nearly there yet?
If inflation is easing off, why are rate cuts still on ice? And with corporate earnings season in full swing, will ‘Big Tech’ keep marching on? Tune in to hear Will Hobbs and Miles Sherry in another must-listen episode.
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/
Jan 25, 2024 • 18min
#254 Unfinished business
Will Hobbs and Miles Sherry pick up where they left off last week. As well as pondering recent global headlines, they turn their attention to Emerging Markets and China. What role might they play for investors in 2024?
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/
Jan 18, 2024 • 26min
#253 What on earth is going on?
From Bitcoin to elections, and inflation to conflict, Will Hobbs and Miles Sherry join forces to make sense of an eye-catching start to the year. Should investors brace for another unpredictable 12 months?
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/
Dec 15, 2023 • 10min
#252: What will the central banks do next?
Will Hobbs (Head of UK Multi-Asset Wealth) talks to Ryan Blute (Managing Director, PIMCO) about another year with central bankers centre stage 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/
Dec 12, 2023 • 18min
#251: JP Morgan and Schroders – What can UK investors expect in 2024?
Will Hobbs (Head of UK Multi-Asset Wealth), Karen Ward (Chief Market Strategist at JP Morgan Asset Management), and Nick Kirrage (Co-head Global Value Team at Schroders) talk about the investment outlook for 2024, including what we can expect from AI, US productivity, and how much geopolitical risk has been priced in the markets.
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/
Dec 7, 2023 • 23min
#250: Principal Financial – Could geopolitical volatility change how we invest?
Will Hobbs (Head of UK Multi-Asset Wealth) talks with Eric Shimp (International Government Affairs for Principal Financial Group) about whether events such as upcoming elections, the rise of China, and the decline of US economic dominance could change the way we invest.
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/
Nov 30, 2023 • 15min
#249: Aubrey Capital – What are the challenges of investing in China?
Will Hobbs (Head of UK Multi-Asset Wealth) talks with Camellia Huang (Investment Analyst at Aubrey Capital Management) about the unique opportunities and challenges of investing in China.
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/
Nov 22, 2023 • 11min
#248: Autumn Statement Reaction
In this special episode, Sarah Gresty (Head of Investments), Clare Francis (Director of Savings and Investments), and Luke Pearce (Senior Investment Strategist) share their insights, perspectives, and candid conversation on how today’s announcement (22 November 2023) could affect investors and what changes may lie ahead.
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/
Nov 16, 2023 • 11min
#247: Should UK investors still expect global economic growth?
We look at how the latest fall in US inflation, a struggling Chinese economy, and persistent fears of recession could be affecting a global economic outlook, with Maya Welford (Behavioural Finance Expert) and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
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/
Nov 9, 2023 • 16min
#246: How could the slowing of inflation affect UK Investors?
We discuss whether central banks are successfully reigning in inflation and what the future of interest rates may mean for investors, with Maya Welford (Behavioural Finance Expert), Alan Budenberg (Investment Consultant), 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/
