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Ken Griffin, the founder and CEO of Citadel, expects agentic artificial intelligence (AI) to enable a “golden age” of entrepreneurship and eliminate some corporate moats, even as the cost of using AI creates a deep moat around other companies. And while some jobs may be repl...

Rapid improvements in AI capabilities and growing corporate adoption have led to predictions that the technology could spark large-scale job losses before the end of the decade. Do these concerns have merit? MIT’s Daron Acemoglu and Neil Thompson, and Goldman Sachs Research economist Joseph Briggs discuss with host Allison Nathan. This episode explores the latest Top of Mind report. The opinions a...

IPO activity has been on the rise in 2026. What does that tell us about investor sentiment, and what impact could the IPO boom have on US equities going forward? Ben Snider, chief US equity strategist in Goldman Sachs Research, shares his views on whether the rise in public offerings is a sign of market strength or a warning that the market is at its peak.  Recorded on June 22, 2026.   The opinion...

Ben Silver and David Tykocinski, co-CIOs of Maverick Capital, say their investment strategy has, in some respects, been the same for three decades: Rather than trying to time the market, the firm aims to drive performance by taking a long-term view, partnering with management teams, and doing deep diligence on its investments. In an interview with Goldman Sachs’ Tony Pasquariello on the Great Inve...

Oil prices are expected to fall further following news that the US and Iran agreed to end hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. But oil is unlikely to return to pre-war levels for some time, according to Goldman Sachs Research's Daan Struyven, co-head of global commodities research and head of oil research. Struyven says that oil is still at risk of rising because of lingering effects from...

Private markets have stalled since interest rates started to rise in 2022, even as public markets have climbed to new highs. But a period of sustained economic growth along with rising liquidity and AI-driven innovation could help private markets rebound, according to Goldman Sachs' Pete Lyon and Michael Brandmeyer. Despite longer private equity holding times and mixed performance from private cre...

The economics of artificial intelligence are more questionable today than two years ago, says Goldman Sachs Research's Jim Covello, as enterprise buyers, model companies, and hyperscalers have yet to show returns on their spend. In a conversation with Alison Nathan and George Lee on Goldman Sachs Exchanges, Covello discusses where we've seen economic value accrue to date and why semiconductor comp...

Advent Co-Chair James Brocklebank explains why complex markets can create opportunities for private equity investors. This episode was recorded on April 21st, 2026. The opinions and views expressed herein are as of the date of publication, subject to change without notice, and may not necessarily reflect the institutional views of Goldman Sachs or its affiliates. The material provided is intended...

The equity story across Asia has split into two very different paths this year, with North Asian markets pulling ahead on the strength of the artificial intelligence trade while remaining more insulated from the energy supply shock tied to the Middle East. Goldman Sachs Research's Tim Moe explains what is driving the divergence, why he sees the semiconductor memory cycle lasting three to five year...

Technology stocks have staged a formidable rally, elevating innovation from a thematic tilt to a core portfolio driver. Yet this tailwind arrives alongside a recurring challenge — an inflationary environment in which traditional fixed-income hedges have fallen short. Together, these forces are pushing asset allocators toward a fundamental rethink of portfolio construction, as Goldman Sachs' Christ...

After over a decade of rapid growth and relative calm, the private credit market has come under pressure as several high-profile defaults, concerns about valuations, and exposure to a software industry vulnerable to AI disruption have fueled a surge in redemption requests. In this episode, Howard Marks, co-founder and co-chairman of Oaktree Capital Management, Michael Arougheti, co-founder and CEO...

How is AI changing investment strategies? In this episode, Osman Ali, global co-head of Quantitative Investment Strategies in Goldman Sachs Asset Management, explains the impact that AI is having in the quantitative investment space. To learn more , visit the artificial intelligence insights page on GS.com. This episode was recorded on May 1, 2026. The opinions and views expressed herein are as of...

How will President Trump’s nominee for the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, shape monetary policy if confirmed as Fed chair? Goldman Sachs’ Rob Kaplan, vice chairman and the former president of the Dallas Fed, shares views on Warsh’s potential approach to monetary policy, the balance sheet, and communications. This episode was recorded on April 27, 2026. The opinions and views expressed herein are as...

Managing Partner and CIO Nicolas Giauque of Farallon Capital—a multi-strategy firm founded 40 years ago—talks about the investing opportunities he sees today and his view of the current market environment. This episode was recorded on April 9, 2026. The opinions and views expressed herein are as of the date of publication, subject to change without notice, and may not necessarily reflect the insti...

Apollo Global Management President Jim Zelter talks about the unprecedented surge in capital expenditures, the future of private credit, and where he’s seeing investment opportunities around the world. This episode was recorded on March 11, 2026. The opinions and views expressed herein are as of the date of publication, subject to change without notice, and may not necessarily reflect the institut...

Goldman Sachs Research’s Dominic Wilson discusses the impact of the Iran conflict—including the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz—on global markets. In discussion with Exchanges Host Allison Nathan, he explores the market reactions, risks, and the outlook for equities, rates, currencies, and portfolio positioning amid the ongoing geopolitical uncertainty. This episode was recorded on April 13, 2...

While oil dominates headlines amid the Iran conflict, an equally unsettling story is playing out in natural gas markets that may pose an even greater threat. In this episode of Goldman Sachs Exchanges, Samantha Dart, co-head of Global Commodities Research, explains why the length of the Iran conflict could have a significant impact on natural gas prices. This episode was recorded on April 6th, 202...

As the demand for AI-powered data centers continues to grow, Goldman Sachs Research’s Brian Singer explains the potential sources—and constraints—of power demand growth. This episode was recorded on March 3rd, 2026.  The opinions and views expressed herein are as of the date of publication, subject to change without notice, and may not necessarily reflect the institutional views of Goldman Sachs o...

Steve Klinsky, founder and CEO of New Mountain Capital, joins Goldman Sachs’ Alison Mass to discuss the macro landscape, his approach to building businesses, the evolution of the private equity industry. This episode was recorded on February 18, 2026. The opinions and views expressed herein are as of the date of publication, subject to change without notice, and may not necessarily reflect the ins...

The Iran conflict has triggered the largest energy supply disruption in history with shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz nearly at a standstill and regional energy infrastructure under fire. In this episode, Chatham House’s Sanam Vakil, long-time US Middle East advisor Dennis Ross, and Vice Admiral Kevin Donegan, USN (ret), discuss how long this conflict could last, what’s at stake for the ke...

Goldman Sachs’ Alex Blostein and Vivek Bantwal discuss the market sentiment, fundamentals, and the outlook for the private credit sector. This episode was recorded on March 19th and 20th. The opinions and views expressed herein are as of the date of publication, subject to change without notice, and may not necessarily reflect the institutional views of Goldman Sachs or its affiliates. The materia...

Goldman Sachs’ culture has long been defined by its core values: partnership, client service, integrity, and excellence. Lloyd Blankfein, Senior Chairman of The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and former Chairman and CEO of Goldman Sachs, joins David Solomon, current Chairman and CEO of Goldman Sachs for a conversation on his storied career and the launch of his memoir, Streetwise: Getting to and Through...

Goldman Sachs Research’s Kamakshya Trivedi analyzes the market’s reaction to the conflict in Iran and the case for emerging markets. This episode was recorded on March 12, 2026. The opinions and views expressed herein are as of the date of publication, subject to change without notice, and may not necessarily reflect the institutional views of Goldman Sachs or its affiliates. The material provided...

Goldman Sachs International Co-CEOs Anthony Gutman and Kunal Shah discuss CEO sentiment, market volatility, and the case for Europe. This episode was recorded on March 12, 2026. The opinions and views expressed herein are as of the date of publication, subject to change without notice, and may not necessarily reflect the institutional views of Goldman Sachs or its affiliates. The material provided...

Goldman Sachs Research’s Gabriela Borges explains how AI disruption has been affecting the software sector and what it will take for the sector to stabilize. For more, also read the related Goldman Sachs Research’s Top of Mind report, Will AI eat software? This episode was recorded on March 10, 2026. The opinions and views expressed herein are as of the date of publication, subject to change witho...