

Insights & Indicators
Carlyle
Join Jason Thomas, Carlyle’s Head of Global Research & Investment Strategy, as he brings guests from across the firm to share observations and opinions on the economic landscape, as well as insights from research being conducted by the Carlyle team.
Our research disclosure is available at https://www.carlyle.com/notices-and-disclaimers.
Our research disclosure is available at https://www.carlyle.com/notices-and-disclaimers.
Episodes
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Nov 10, 2025 • 21min
Behind the Surprising Resilience in Credit Markets, featuring Lauren Basmadijian
In this episode, Jason is joined by Lauren Basmadjian, Global Head of Liquid Credit at Carlyle, who identifies the bright signs she sees in today’s credit markets and what she expects for 2026.
Our research disclosure is available at https://www.carlyle.com/notices-and-disclaimers.

Oct 17, 2025 • 22min
Structural Shifts in European Real Estate, featuring Marc-Antoine Bouyer
In this episode, Jason is joined by Marc-Antoine Bouyer, Head of Carlyle Europe Realty, who shares his views of current investment opportunities and challenges in the European real estate market.
Our research disclosure is available at https://www.carlyle.com/notices-and-disclaimers.

Sep 18, 2025 • 23min
Shifting Dynamics in Private Equity featuring Brian Bernasek and Steve Wise
In this episode, Jason is joined by Brian Bernasek and Steve Wise, Co-Heads of Americas Corporate Private Equity at Carlyle, who share what they are seeing across their portfolio, from sector growth trends and the role of AI to the current state of M&A activity and distributions. Our research disclosure is available at https://www.carlyle.com/notices-and-disclaimers.

Aug 13, 2025 • 28min
The Case for Private Markets featuring Shane Clifford
Joining Jason in this episode is Shane Clifford, Head of Global Wealth, who discusses how inflation, rate volatility, and evolving capital markets are reshaping portfolio construction and why the term “alternative” may no longer apply to private markets. Our research disclosure is available at https://www.carlyle.com/notices-and-disclaimers.

Jul 10, 2025 • 28min
The New Martial Plan featuring Jeff Currie
Joining Jason in this episode is Jeff Currie, Chief Strategy Officer of Energy Pathways at Carlyle, for an exploration of the emerging role of private capital in rebuilding Europe’s defense and infrastructure backbone. Our research disclosure is available at https://www.carlyle.com/notices-and-disclaimers.

Jun 18, 2025 • 20min
The Shape of Demand featuring Rob Stuckey
Joining Jason in this episode is Rob Stuckey, Head of US Real Estate at Carlyle, for a wide-ranging conversation on the shape of final demand, housing affordability, capital discipline, and the implications of a fast-growing data center sector. Our research disclosure is available at https://www.carlyle.com/notices-and-disclaimers.

May 14, 2025 • 20min
The Potential for Baseline Tariffs featuring Will Kinzel
Joining Jason in this episode is Will Kinzel, Global Head of Government Affairs at Carlyle, who shares his thoughts on the possibility of a 10% baseline tariff, what recent trade negotiations with China and the UK could mean for other countries, and expectations around the president’s deregulation efforts.
Our research disclosure is available at https://www.carlyle.com/notices-and-disclaimers.

Apr 11, 2025 • 18min
Tariffs and Trends in Credit Markets featuring Mark Jenkins
In this episode, Mark Jenkins, Global Head of Credit at Carlyle, joins Jason to share his thoughts on how credit markets have reacted to equity market gyrations, where they are headed, and what’s now driving the future growth of private credit. Our research disclosure is available at https://www.carlyle.com/notices-and-disclaimers.

Mar 14, 2025 • 26min
The State of Capital Markets featuring Matt Savino
In this episode, Matt Savino, Global Head of Carlyle's Capital Markets team, joins Jason to share his thoughts on the rise in private credit, what he’s seeing in capital markets, and discuss current market circumstances. Our research disclosure is available at https://www.carlyle.com/notices-and-disclaimers.

Feb 10, 2025 • 26min
Trends in Infrastructure featuring Pooja Goyal
In this episode, Pooja Goyal, Chief Investment Officer of Carlyle’s infrastructure group, joins Jason to share her thoughts on several topics in the infrastructure space, including the impact of AI, the energy transition, and the evolution of infrastructure investments. Our research disclosure is available at https://www.carlyle.com/notices-and-disclaimers.


