Look Forward

In this episode of the Look Forward Podcast, host Andy Critchlow, head of news at S&P Global Commodity Insights, delves into the dynamic and resilient market of India. As the global geopolitical landscape shifts, India emerges as a pivotal player in the next chapter of global growth. Joined by an expert panel including Gauri Jauhar, Deepa Kumar, and Atul Arya from S&P Global, the discussion unpack...

In this episode of the Look Forward Podcast, host Andy Critchlow is joined by Lindsay Hall, Global Head of Thought Leadership at S&P Global Sustainable1, and Terence Thompson, Chief Science Officer at S&P Global ESG Product. Together, they delve into the urgent challenges posed by climate change, exploring its immediate impacts on global weather systems and the financial risks associated with inac...

In this episode of the Look Forward Podcast, host Andy Critchlow, head of news at S&P Global Commodity Insights, delves into the pivotal role of cement in shaping the global economy. Joined by industry experts Abdulhamit Akçay, Vice President of the Turkish Cement, and Binny Sabharwal, Senior Price Reporter at S&P Global, the discussion explores the intricate dynamics of cement production and cons...

In this episode of the Look Forward Podcast, host Andy Critchlow sits down with Joshua Hutchinson, Managing Director of Risk and Intelligence at Ambrey, to explore the pressing issues surrounding maritime security in today's geopolitical climate. They delve into the increasing threats to global trade routes, including attacks on shipping and the evolving tactics employed. Joshua shares insights on...

Join Andy Critchlow, head of news at S&P Global Commodity Insights, and Zahabia Gupta, head of emerging markets credit research at S&P Global Ratings, as they delve into the complexities of frontier markets. Listen along as the pair explores the distinctions between frontier and emerging markets, and the implications of recent global trends on these economies. Related Research: Frontier Markets Qu...

Join us on the Look Forward Podcast as host Andy Critchlow interviews Carlos Pascual, Senior Vice President for Global Geopolitics and International Affairs at S&P Global Commodity Insights. In this insightful episode, we discuss the current geopolitical landscape marked by increasing protectionism and the implications of recent tariff policies on global trade. Carlos highlights the role of emergi...

Join us in this episode as we speak with Dave Ernsberger, Co-President of S&P Global Commodity Insights, about his insights on market trends and the evolving role of technology in trading. Dave shares his experiences and perspectives on navigating the complexities of today's market landscape, highlighting both the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. This conversation promises to be enligh...

In this episode of the Look Forward Podcast, host Andy Critchlow welcomes Paul Gruenwald, Global Chief Economist at S&P Global, to delve into the pressing issues shaping the global economy in 2025. The discussion kicks off with a critical examination of central bank independence and its vital role in maintaining macroeconomic stability. As they explore the current state of the US economy, they add...

In this inaugural episode of  Look Forward , Andy Critchlow sits down with Evan Gunter and Andrew O'Neill, authors from the 10th edition of

In this episode episode we are joined by Mohsen Bonakdarpour from S&P Global Market Intelligence and Madeline Jowdy from S&P Global Commodity Insights to discuss the findings from part one of S&P Global's recent U.S. LNG Impact Study. More S&P Global Content: Read Part One of S&P Global's U.S. LNG Impact Study The Daily Update S&P Global Look Forward Report Credits: Host/Author: Nathan Hunt Produc...

With 2024 rapidly coming to a close, we at The Essential Podcast decided to reflect on our favorite lessons of the year. Listen along as we walk down memory lane, reliving pieces of our most insightful conversations this year. Referenced Episodes: Better Faster Farther: Maggie Mertens and the Evolution of Women's Sports Making Sense of Chaos – An Interview with J. Doyne Farmer Overcoming AI Skepti...

This week, Nathan is joined by Brigid Schulte, author of "Overwork: Transforming the Daily Grind in the Quest for a Better Life." Together, the duo discusses the challenges of modern work life and explore innovative solutions to combat overwork. Brigid Schulte: Book: Over Work: Transforming the Daily Grind in the Quest for a Better Life More S&P Global Content: The Daily Update S&P Global Look For...

Nathan sits down with Emeritus Professor of Statistics at the University of Cambridge Sir David Spiegelhalter to discuss his new book "The Art of Uncertainty: How to Navigate Chance, Ignorance, Risk and Luck." Together, the pair covers nuances of probability, risk, and luck; as well as examine the way we understand the data surronding our everyday lives. David Spiegelhalter: Book: "The Art of Unce...

Nathan Hunt sits down with historian and author Richard Overy to discuss his latest book, "Why War." Together, the pair explores the nature of conflict and it's persistent presence in human life, examining its potential roots through a variety of lenses. Rchard Overy: Book: "Why War" (Publisher W.W. Norton & Company) More S&P Global Content: The Daily Update S&P Global Look Forward Report Credits:...

Nathan Hunt is joined Andrew O'Neill and Evan Gunter from S&P Global Ratings to discuss the rapidly expanding realm of private credit markets. Together, they explore the challenges facing private debt, including liquidity, transparency, and discuss how tokenization could transform this landscape. More from Evan and Andrew: Tokenized Private Credit: A New Digital Frontier for Real World Assets More...

In this episode, Nathan sits down with author Maggie Mertens about her book, "Better, Faster, Farther: How Running Changed Everything We Know About Women." Together, they discuss the challenges faced and progress made in women's sports. Maggie Mertens: Book: "Better Faster Farther: How Running Changed Everything We Know About Women" More S&P Global Content: The Daily Update Turning Moments into Mo...

In this episode, Nathan sits down with friend of the podcast Paul Grunewald, the Global Chief Economist for S&P Global Ratings, who shares his thoughts on the global macroeconomic picture and the specific economic landscape in China. More S&P Global Content: Working While Caregiving: It's Complicated The Daily Update Look Forward Credits: Host/Author: Nathan Hunt Producer/Editor: Patrick Moroney P...

In this episode, Nathan is joined by Joined by Susan Reinhard, Senior Vice President and Director of the AARP Public Policy Institute, to explore the challenges faced by working caregivers and the importance of supporting them in the workplace. Together they dive into the increasing need for caregiving as the population ages and the impact it has on today's workforce. More S&P Global Content: Work...

In today's episode, Nathan is joined by J. Doyne Farmer, the director of the Complexity Economics Program at the Institute for New Economic Thinking at the Oxford Martin School, and author of the new book "Making sense of Chaos: A Better Economics for Better World" to discuss the importance of understanding and explaining economic models, particularly agent-based models. J. Doyne Farmer: Book: "Ma...

In today's episode, Nathan is joined by S&P Global Ratings' Chief Innovation Officer Sudeep Kesh who addresses Nathan's general skeptisim towards artificial intelligence, and discusses the ways in AI could impact the greater world. Sudeep Kesh: Check out Sudeep's new podcast "Artificial intelligence Insights" on  Apple Podcasts or Spotify More S&P Global Content: The Daily Update Look Forward Cred...

Brett Christopher, professor at the Institute for Housing and Urban Research at Uppsala University, joins the podcast to discuss his new book "The Price is Wrong: Why Capitalism Won't Save the Planet"

Author, Philosopher, and Associate Professor at the University of Tokyo Kohei Saito joins the podcast to discuss the subject degrowth communism.

Tim Edwards, Global Head of Index Investment Strategy at S&P Global, joins the podcast to discuss his recent research article  " The Hare and the Tortoise – Assessing Passive's Potential in Bonds."

Andy Critchlow, S&P Globals Head of EMEA News, joins the podcast to help Nathan get a better grasp on what's happening with Global Oil Markets.

In this episode of the The Essential Podcast, Nathan is join by Atul Arya, Chief Energy Strategist at S&P Global to discuss what Atul had seen recently at The World Economic Forum Meeting in 2024, as well as what Atul is looking forward to as we approach CERAWeek 2024.  More CERAweek Content: Atul's New CERAweek Podcast: https://ceraweek.com/podcast/index.html CERAweek's Website: ceraweek.com