Canaccord Coffee Break

In the first Coffee Break podcast of 2026, Jane Parry is joined by guest host Richard Champion, Co-Chief Investment Officer, to take stock of where markets stand after two strong years and what may lie ahead as the global backdrop becomes more complex. Together, they discuss: • US central bank tensions and political pressure on interest rates • Gold hitting record highs amid high government debt •...

Enter the mind-bending world of quantum computing and what it could mean for the future of security. Jane Parry, Chief Marketing Officer is joined again by Research Specialist in our Chief Investment Office, John Pullar-Strecker to explore: How quantum phenomena already exist in nature - from migrating robins to plant photosynthesis The concept of the “Quantum Christmas Safe” and what it tells us...

As Christmas approaches, many households will be spending a little more time (and money) caring for the cherished pets they have. But behind the festive cheer sits a serious and growing theme: how we look after pet health and why innovation in diagnostics is becoming increasingly important for owners, vets and investors alike. In the first of our special Christmas episodes, Jane Parry, Group Chief...

In our final regular weekly episode of the year, Jane Parry, Group Chief Marketing Officer, is joined by Tom Hibbert - newly appointed Chief Investment Strategist - to reflect on the latest market developments and what they could mean as we head into 2026. Together, they discuss: Why equity markets have drifted sideways despite a Fed rate cut What the end of quantitative tightening really means an...

In this episode, Jane Parry, Group Chief Marketing Officer, is joined by Tom Hibbert from the Chief Investment Office to explore how the world’s most influential central banks are shaping market sentiment as we head into year-end. Together, they cover: Why markets have been ‘rangebound’ and what that tells us about investor sentiment Why the Fed is cutting rates despite a surprisingly ‘hot’ US eco...

We’re interrupting our regular programming to welcome David onto our weekly Canaccord Coffee Break podcast for a special Budget episode. In discussion with Jane Parry, Chief Marketing Officer, he shares: How clients are reacting to the Budget Practical tips on how to structure your wealth for tax efficiency What’s changed to key tax rates (including some you might have missed) How to make sure you...

In this episode, Jane Parry, Group Chief Marketing Officer, is joined by Tom Hibbert, Multi-Asset Strategist, to cover the market reaction to the recent UK Budget and how markets are developing elsewhere in the world. They spoke about: Why AI-linked tech stocks are under pressure and what’s driving the sell off Shifting risk appetite in the credit market What the Volatility Index ‘fear gauge’ is t...

This week, Jane Parry, Group Chief Marketing Officer, is joined by Tom Hibbert, Multi-Asset Strategist in our Chief Investment Office, to unpack whether the shine is coming off the AI boom - or whether this is just another plot point in the fast-moving AI narrative. In this episode, they explore:  Why Burry believes parts of the AI story are running ahead of reality The eye-watering levels of tech...

This week Jane Parry, Group Chief Marketing Officer, is joined by Tom Hibbert, Multi-Asset Strategist in our Chief Investment Office to explore UK fiscal policy and what it means for growth, markets and your investments.  In this episode, they discuss: Why further tax rises could actually reduce long-term growth by discouraging investment and business activity How the UK government could grow the...

This week Jane Parry, Group Chief Marketing Officer, is joined by John Pullar-Strecker, Research Specialist in our Chief Investment Office to explore the tech giants dominating global markets and what it means for investors. In this episode, they discuss:  Why the top ten US companies now make up over 40% of the US stock market How NVIDIA, Microsoft and Apple each rival the entire UK stock market...

This week, Jane Parry, Group Chief Marketing Officer and Tom Hibbert, Multi-Asset Strategist, unwrap the treats and tricks in the economic cauldron: In this episode, we explore: Why surprising UK inflation data sparked a rally in gilts and equities What cooling core inflation means for the Bank of England’s next move The fiscal fright: could tax hikes haunt growth? How the US is cutting rates amid...

This week on the Canaccord Coffee Break podcast, Jane Parry, Group Chief Marketing Officer and Tom Hibbert, Multi-Asset Strategist dig into why the recent failures in the US have spooked some investors and commentators. In this episode, we explore: Why market sentiment can shift so quickly, even when the fundamentals look solid What the bankruptcies of Tricolor and First Brands reveal about hidden...

Equity markets have climbed steadily since mid-April, but a stumble last Friday – sparked by renewed US-China trade tensions – was a sharp reminder not to get complacent. With both nations politically posturing ahead of a planned trade meeting, it reinforced the market impact of external forces.  In our latest episode, Chief Marketing Officer, Jane Parry is joined by Multi-Asset Strategist, Tom Hi...

Equity and credit markets are flying high at the moment, even as political instability in France and record borrowing by several governments cast long shadows. How do we interpret this disconnect with regards to your portfolio? In our latest episode, Chief Marketing Officer, Jane Parry is joined by special guest and Co-Chief Investment Officer, Richard Champion. With decades of experience navigati...

Gold is glowing in 2025, up 46% year-to-date. But what does this tell us about the state and future of US debt?  Jane Parry, Group Chief Marketing Officer, sits down with one of our investment experts to explore the key mechanisms behind the US debt ceiling, the concerns it raises for investors, and how ‘Ferguson’s Law’ - the idea that once a nation spends more on interest than on defence, it has...

September is historically the weakest for stock market performance. But not this year. Jane Parry, Group Chief Marketing Officer sits down with one of our investment experts to explore the key themes shaping markets and investor sentiment and explores the reasons behind the unseasonally positive performance of markets this month - particularly in the US. If you have any feedback on this episode, t...

In our first episode, Tom Hibbert, Multi-Asset Strategist, breaks down the ‘gain-of-function’ metaphor in the context of the US Federal Reserve (Fed). He considers how its recent policy choices – amid a public battle with the Trump administration – have prompted concerns over the Fed’s independence, with unconventional tools, an expanding remit and growing institutional complexity all coming into...