
Insights & Indicators
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.
Latest episodes

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.

Jan 16, 2025 • 27min
5 Questions for 2025
Dive into intriguing macroeconomic questions shaping 2025! Discover the evolution of monetary policy since the '90s and how tariffs factor into economic performance. Explore Europe's geopolitical challenges and the calls for increased defense spending amid shifting U.S. policies. Plus, see how upcoming reforms in Europe and political changes could influence tech investments and AI-driven market dynamics. This discussion is packed with insights for savvy investors looking ahead!

Dec 21, 2024 • 19min
The Shift in Capital Markets featuring Ruulke Bagijn
In this episode, Ruulke Bagijn, Global Head of Investment Solutions for Carlyle and Head of AlpInvest, joins Jason to share her insights on improved investor sentiment, changes in capital markets activity, and the outlook for secondaries in 2025. Our research disclosure is available at https://www.carlyle.com/notices-and-disclaimers

Dec 5, 2024 • 15min
Election Reflections and Policy Directions featuring David Rubenstein
In this episode, David Rubenstein, Co-Founder and Co-Chairman of Carlyle, joins Jason Thomas to share his thoughts on the outcome of the US presidential election, potential policies under the Trump administration, and the uniqueness of a second presidential term that’s not consecutive. Our research disclosure is available at https://www.carlyle.com/notices-and-disclaimers

Oct 22, 2024 • 24min
A Closer Look at Geopolitics featuring Admiral James Stavridis
In this episode, Admiral James Stavridis, USN (Ret), Carlyle’s Vice Chair of Global Affairs, joins Jason for a discussion about geopolitics, including what the US presidential election may mean for Ukraine, how Israel may respond to recent attacks, and the recent dispute between China and the Philippines. Our research disclosure is available at https://www.carlyle.com/notices-and-disclaimers.

Sep 27, 2024 • 30min
The Impact of Rate Cuts featuring Jeff Nedelman
In this episode, Jeff Nedelman, Carlyle’s Head of Global Distribution, joins Jason for a discussion about the Fed’s rate cut, its potential impact on the US economy, and other topics from our Global Investor Conference. Our research disclosure is available at https://www.carlyle.com/notices-and-disclaimers.

Aug 9, 2024 • 19min
Alternatives and Individual Investors featuring Shane Clifford
In this episode, Shane Clifford, Carlyle’s Head of Global Wealth, joins Jason for a discussion about the growing democratization of alternative investments, and what’s fueling this trend among individual investors. Our research disclosure is available at https://www.carlyle.com/notices-and-disclaimers.

Jul 23, 2024 • 21min
The State of Private Markets Investing featuring Peter Cornelius
In this episode, Peter Cornelius, Chief Economist for AlpInvest, joins Jason for a discussion about what he’s seeing and hearing from AlpInvest investors in light of the current economic landscape. Our research disclosure is available at https://www.carlyle.com/notices-and-disclaimers.
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