NatWest Commercial and Institutional

 | Sharpen your view with our insights & fixed income analysis. Our rates strategists discuss the biggest themes & events shaping the landscape.  In this episode of Bondcast, Imogen Bachra and the NatWest Markets team of rates strategists – Theo Chapsalis for the UK and Blake Gwinn for the US – discuss continued volatility in rates markets, hints towards central bank responses, and key tak...

The Foreign Exchange (FX) market can be a confusing space. There’s a lot of uncertainty and scepticism around options available, and hedging against adverse currency fluctuations. In this series, our knowledgeable FX Market Strategist and Sales Team discuss a wide variety topics affecting the FX landscape, and from their experiences working with UK customers, a rather unique perspective on things...

Our quick-take analysis on what to watch in financial markets for the week ahead.  Global Head of Desk Strategy John Briggs takes a closer look at how markets (and central banks) are digesting recent positive economic data and Kevin Cummins, Chief US Economist at NatWest Markets joins for a spotlight discussion on the US economy & the Fed.  Note: This was recorded on 25 February 2021. Please v...

Sharpen your view with our insights & fixed income analysis. Our rates strategists discuss the biggest themes & events shaping the landscape.  Rates are rising and yield curves steepening at a precarious time for the global economy – at what point will central banks push back? In this episode of Bondcast, Imogen Bachra and the NatWest Markets team of rates strategists – Giles Gale for Euro...

Months of tight lockdowns and restrictions, and the vaccine programme is the ‘carrot’ of torment waving in front of consumers and businesses desperate for loosenings. When will governments to start easing restrictions? How and when will the economy recover, and what will be the impact on financial markets? Neil Parker, FX Markets Strategist, looks to the month ahead for FX markets. Disclaimer: htt...

Our quick-take analysis on what to watch in financial markets for the week ahead.  A familiar pattern in risk assets is emerging. Global Head of Desk Strategy John Briggs takes a closer look at key drivers for a recent shift in market sentiment – and how long the trend could last. Brian Dangerfield, Head of G10 FX Strategy, Americas at NatWest Markets joins for a spotlight discussion on support dr...

 | Sharpen your view with our insights & fixed income analysis. Our rates strategists discuss the biggest themes & events shaping the landscape.  Will the nature of inflation change in a post-pandemic world? In this episode of Bondcast, Imogen Bachra and the NatWest Markets team of rates strategists – Giles Gale for Europe, Theo Chapsalis for the UK, and Blake Gwinn for the US – discuss bi...

 Sharpen your view with our insights & fixed income analysis. Our rates strategists discuss the biggest themes & events shaping the landscape.  In this episode of Bondcast, Imogen Bachra and the NatWest Markets team of rates strategists – Giles Gale for Europe, Theo Chapsalis for the UK, and Blake Gwinn for the US – dive into the outlook for the US cash balance. They also explore whether f...

 | Our quick-take analysis on what to watch in financial markets for the week ahead.  With more positive vaccine news & growth optimism building, Global Head of Desk Strategy John Briggs takes a closer look at two big themes moving markets: US exceptionalism, and reflation trades. Theo Chapsalis, Head of UK Rates Strategy at NatWest Markets also joins for a spotlight on medium-term inflation e...

Sharpen your view with our insights & fixed income analysis. Our rates strategists discuss the biggest themes & events shaping the landscape.  In this episode of Bondcast, Imogen Bachra and the NatWest Markets team of rates strategists – Giles Gale for Europe, Theo Chapsalis for the UK, and Blake Gwinn for the US – discuss the recent results & outlook for US refunding, and dive into th...

 Our quick-take analysis on what to watch in financial markets for the week ahead.  Global Head of Desk Strategy John Briggs takes a closer look at why, perhaps counter-intuitively, the US dollar is strengthening. Giovanni Zanni, Chief Euro Area Economist at NatWest Markets also joins for a spotlight on why pessimism around a medium-term economic recovery in Europe is overdone.  Note: This was rec...

The Foreign Exchange (FX) market can be a confusing space. There’s a lot of uncertainty and scepticism around options available, and hedging against adverse currency fluctuations. In this series, our knowledgeable FX Market Strategist and Sales Team discuss a wide variety topics affecting the FX landscape, and from their experiences working with UK customers, a rather unique perspective on things...

 | Our quick-take analysis on what to watch in financial markets for the week ahead.  Global Head of Desk Strategy John Briggs takes a closer look at how vaccine hiccups and stronger lockdowns are driving macro & market divergences. Ross Walker, Co-Head of Global Economics & Chief UK Economist at NatWest Markets also joins for a spotlight on parsing the medium & long-term economic effe...

 | Sharpen your view with our insights & fixed income analysis. Our rates strategists discuss the biggest themes & events shaping the landscape.  In this episode of Bondcast, Imogen Bachra and the NatWest Markets team of rates strategists – Giles Gale for Europe and Blake Gwinn for the US – discuss market reactions to the recent Fed & ECB meetings and explore why (good) central bank co...

Kevin shares his predictions ahead of January’s FOMC meeting.  All details correct at time of recording. For any terms used please refer to this glossary https://www.natwest.com/corporates/insights/markets/glossary.html Please view our full disclaimer here: https://www.natwest.com/corporates/disclaimer.html

In this episode of On Point, our specialists discuss how President Biden’s first 100 days in office could unfold – and what that means for the country’s coronavirus response, international trade, and business. Note: for any terms used, please refer to this glossary . This podcast was recorded on 21 January 2021. Please view our full disclaimer here . All details correct at time of recording. For a...

Our quick-take analysis on what to watch in financial markets for the week ahead.  Are we in for any surprises at the Fed’s January meeting? Global Head of Desk Strategy John Briggs takes a closer look and discusses how markets and risk assets are likely to respond. Brian Dangerfield, Head of G10 FX Strategy, US at NatWest Markets also joins for a spotlight Q&A on the prospects & timing fo...

 | Sharpen your view with our insights & fixed income analysis. Our rates strategists discuss the biggest themes & events shaping the landscape.  In this episode of Bondcast, Imogen Bachra and the NatWest Markets team of rates strategists – Theo Chapsalis for UK, Giles Gale for Europe and Blake Gwinn for the US – discuss the market reaction to Italy’s political crisis, the ECB’s policy too...

 | Our quick-take analysis on what to watch in financial markets for the week ahead.  Is talk of another “Taper Tantrum” more than just talk? Global Head of Desk Strategy John Briggs takes a closer look at this, as well as what to expect from upcoming European Central Bank and Bank of Japan meetings, and rising political risk in Italy. Paul Robson, Head of G10 FX Strategy also joins for a spotligh...

A Brexit trade deal was finally reached on Christmas Eve – but was it the gift businesses & markets had hoped for? In this Brexit Watch episode of On Point, our specialists outline some of the agreement’s short, medium and long-term effects for corporate finance and institutional decision-makers.  Note: for any terms used, please refer to this glossary https://ci.natwest.com/insights/articles/...

Sharpen your view with our insights & fixed income analysis. Our rates strategists discuss the biggest themes & events shaping the landscape. In this episode of Bondcast, Imogen Bachra and our team of rates strategists – Theo Chapsalis for UK, Giles Gale for Europe and Blake Gwinn for Americas – discuss the fast-evolving rates outlook in the US, the UK, and Europe, and take stock of some o...

 | What do ESG investors increasingly want from the market – and how can corporate CFOs and treasurers adapt to big changes in sustainable finance this year? In this special Year Ahead edition of On Point, our Head of Sustainable Finance for Corporates joined leading ESG investors from Franklin Templeton, La Francaise, and Actiam to discuss key developments that should be on companies’ radars in 2...

In changing times, get our quick take on the latest news and analysis from the financial markets. Head of Desk Strategy, John Briggs gives a quick-take on the trends to watch this week.   Note: This was recorded on January 9, 2021. View our full disclaimer here: www.nwm.com/disclaimer .  All details correct at time of recording. For any terms used please refer to this glossary https://www.natwest....

 | Sharpen your view with our insights & fixed income analysis. Our rates capital markets strategists discuss the biggest themes & events shaping the landscape.  In this episode of Bondcast, Imogen Bachra is joined by our team of rates strategists – Theo Chapsalis for UK, Giles Gale for Europe and Blake Gwinn for Americas – to discuss recent US political developments, Brexit, German electi...

We’ve finally made it to 2021 – and there are a few things already on our radar. Global Head of Desk Strategy, John Briggs, rings in the new year with a quick-take on the trends to watch in 2021. Note: This was recorded on December 29, 2020. Please view our full disclaimer here: www.nwm.com/disclaimer . All details correct at time of recording. For any terms used please refer to this glossary http...