Research @ Citi

Rob Rowe, Citi’s U.S. Director of Research, sits down with Infleqtion CEO Matthew Kinsella to discuss the latest advances in quantum computing, progress toward technological milestones, and the timeline for commercially viable applications. This podcast contains thematic content and is not intended to be investment research, nor does it constitute financial, economic, legal, tax or accounting advi...

Alex Saunders, Citi's Head of Global Quant Macro Strategy, welcomes Giammarco Miani of the Global Macro Strategy Team to discuss the potential for stagflation due to oil supply concerns related to the Middle East conflict, including the reactions from central banks and rate markets, as well as private-credit concerns. This podcast contains thematic content and is not intended to be investment rese...

Anne Malone, Citi's North America Head of Equity Research, is joined by Paul Lejuez, U.S. Head of Consumer Research, to discuss the retail sector and what may lie ahead. Topics range from what to watch in assessing consumer resilience to how retailers could be reshaped by AI and increased uptake of GLP-1s. This podcast contains thematic content and is not intended to be investment research. Nor do...

Scott T. Chronert, Citi's Head of U.S. Equity Strategy, sits down with Anthony Yuen, Head of Energy Strategy, to discuss the Middle East conflict and oil prices. U.S. energy independence is relevant to that story, but it's not the whole story. Other factors are at work as well, including the duration of the conflict, grades of oil and how the refining infrastructure operates. This podcast contains...

Anne Malone, North America Head of Equity Research, welcomes Nick Joseph, U.S. Real Estate and Lodging analyst, for an overview of themes and insights from the real estate sector. Topics of discussion range from development pipelines and potential M&A to the impacts of AI and the future of work and travel. This podcast contains thematic content and is not intended to be investment research. Nor do...

Dirk Willer, Citi's Global Head of Macro Strategy and Asset Allocation, sits down with Adam Pickett, Head of Global Macro Strategy, to discuss developments in Iran and the impact on markets. They note that past geopolitical shocks were somewhat short-lived and risk assets as well as Treasuries eventually recovered ... but it did take a peak in oil prices for that recovery to begin. This podcast co...

Anne Malone, Citi’s North America Head of Equity Research, sits down with Filippo Falorni, U.S. Beverages, Household Products & Personal Care analyst, to discuss the impact GLP-1 drugs have had on the consumer sector and the potential ramifications of their availability in pill form. Their discussion ranges from changes to consumer behavior that we’ve already seen to what a much larger user base c...

What could the escalating conflict in Iran and the Middle East mean for oil, commodities and global equity allocation? Amid fast-moving developments, Elise Badoy, Head of UK, Europe, Middle East and Africa Research, discusses the conflict’s implications and scenarios with Beata Manthey, Head of European Equity Strategy, and Max Layton, Global Head of Commodities Research. This podcast contains the...

Robert Rowe, U.S. Regional Director of Research, sits down with Vikram Bagi, who oversees U.S. Alternative & Renewable Energy, to discuss the state of nuclear power. Topics include technological advances in nuclear power, U.S. public-policy efforts to speed adoption, and how the U.S. is faring in competing with China. This podcast contains thematic content and is not intended to be investment rese...

Dirk Willer, Citi's Global Head of Macro Strategy and Asset Allocation, sits down with Alex Saunders, Head of Global Quant Macro Strategy, to survey the macro-strategy landscape. They think risks on the equity side have risen but stay the course, albeit with bonds as a hedge. This podcast contains thematic content and is not intended to be investment research. Nor does it constitute financial, eco...

Erica Poon Werkun, Head of Research for JANA and Asia South at Citi, discusses Prime Minister Takaichi's "Sanaenomics" agenda and its macro implications with Ryota Sakagami, Japan Equity Strategist, and Tomohisa Fujiki, Japan G10 Rate Strategist. Topics covered include the outlook for Japanese equities, growth strategies and fiscal risks, and the monetary-policy path. This podcast contains themati...

Scott Chronert, Head of U.S. Equity Strategy, sits down with Paul Lejuez, who covers U.S. Department Stores & Specialty Softlines, Broadlines and Food Retailing, to talk about the state of the U.S. consumer. Discussion topics include how to define "the consumer," the question of tariffs, and how AI could reshape retail. This podcast contains thematic content and is not intended to be investment re...

Anne Malone, North America Head of Research, sits down with Andrew Kaplowitz, Head of U.S. Industrials Research, to discuss themes shaping Industrials in 2026. The lead theme is AI, with capex growth permeating everything in the sector. But topics from the broadening thesis to M&A and U.S. federal policy are also attracting investor attention. This podcast contains thematic content and is not inte...

Dirk Willer, Citi's Global Head of Macro Strategy and Asset Allocation, sits down with Alex Saunders, Head of Global Quant Macro Strategy, to discuss factors shaping equity markets so far in 2026. Topics include Kevin Warsh as Fed chair, looking beyond debasement fears in the gold trade, and Japan's elections. This podcast contains thematic content and is not intended to be investment research. No...

Anne Malone, Citi's North America Head of Equity Research, sits down with Keith Horowitz, Global Head of Banking, to discuss emerging trends in banking. Their conversation ranges from the lessons learned post-Silicon Valley and how regional banks compete to the rise of private credit and the impact of stablecoins. This podcast contains thematic content and is not intended to be investment research...

Beata Manthey, Citi's Head of European Equity Strategy, sits down with Senior Equity Strategist David Groman to discuss three topics shaping equity markets so far in 2026: artificial intelligence, geopolitics, and whether what's priced in by markets aligns with reality. This podcast contains thematic content and is not intended to be investment research. Nor does it constitute financial, economic,...

Erica Poon Werkun sits down with Pierre Lau and Surendra Goyal to discuss the prospects for China and India equities in 2026. Topics include our views on emerging markets, the direction of China's fiscal policies, and India's macro environment. This podcast contains thematic content and is not intended to be investment research. Nor does it constitute financial, economic, legal, tax or accounting...

Geopolitics and AI were big themes at Davos. An easing in Greenland tensions doesn’t necessarily mean USD weakness is behind us. For equities the AI story is more important; we stay strategically positive despite some short-term tactical indicators looking less constructive. This podcast contains thematic content and is not intended to be investment research. Nor does it constitute financial, econ...

Scott Chronert and Drew Pettit discuss our 2026 outlook for U.S. equities and why we expect a fourth year for the current bull run. We also explore why we’re retiring the Mag 7 in favor of the Elite 8. This podcast contains thematic content and is not intended to be investment research, nor does it constitute financial, economic, legal, tax, or accounting advice. This podcast is provided for infor...

Elise Badoy, Head of Europe, UK, Middle East and Africa Equity Research, sits down with Martin Wilkie, Head of Capital Goods Research, to discuss physical AI, how it's transforming industrial processes, and why advances in robotics are about more than humanoid designs. This podcast contains thematic content and is not intended to be investment research. Nor does it constitute financial, economic,...

Early January is when investors put their money to work in line with their views for the year. A large part of that money goes into consensus trades, which often do quite well before seeing setbacks. So where is that consensus? Dirk Willer and Alex Saunders offer a survey across asset classes, along with investment strategies. This podcast contains thematic content and is not intended to be invest...

Rob Rowe, U.S. Regional Director of Research, sits down with Head of Research Lucy Baldwin to discuss investment themes for 2026. We see a reasonably resilient and growing economy for the year's first half, with central-bank stimulus coming through. But given the number of risks on the horizon, we also suggest some caution. This podcast contains thematic content and is not intended to be investmen...

Rob Rowe, Citi's U.S. Regional Director of Research, sits down with IBM's Noelle Ibrahim to discuss the current state of quantum computing, IBM's road map for future advances, and potential applications for this fast-moving technology. This podcast contains thematic content and is not intended to be investment research, nor does it constitute financial, economic, legal, tax or accounting advice. T...

Scott Chronert, Citi’s Chief U.S. Equity Strategist, sits down with Global Chief Economist Nathan Sheets to discuss the 2026 economic outlook. Topics of discussion include the “Goldilocks” state of the U.S. economy, the effects of tariffs on inflation, the Fed’s path, and the ongoing debate about AI and economic productivity. This podcast contains thematic content and is not intended to be investm...

Elise Badoy, Head of Equity Research for Europe, UK, the Middle East and Africa, sits down with Beata Manthey, Head of European Equity Strategy, to discuss our European outlook for 2026. Topics discussed include the prospects for fiscal revival, the AI broadening theme and geopolitics. This podcast contains thematic content and is not intended to be investment research. Nor does it constitute fina...