Word on the Street

In keeping with annual tradition, the last episode of the year features two of our Senior Multi-Asset Strategists – Luke Pearce and Francis Addai – who reflect on three lessons from 2025. After over 350 episodes, the Word on the Street podcast will be stopping for the foreseeable future. Thanks to all our listeners over the years. You can still listen to regular investment insights from Barclays t...

This week, Sean Markowicz sits down with Francis Addai to discuss the latest round of central bank meetings and what it all means for investors. To read Barclays Private Bank's "Outlook 2026" report, visit https://privatebank.barclays.com/insights/outlook-2026-11-2025/ To read news and insights from Barclays Wealth Management, visit https://www.barclays.co.uk/wealth-management/news-and-insights/in...

Miles Sherry is joined by Sonia Fernandes from our Government Relations team, as they reflect on the key announcements from the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget. To read news and insights from Barclays Wealth Management, visit https://www.barclays.co.uk/wealth-management/news-and-insights/investments/ To find out about starting your investment journey with Barclays, visit www.barclays.co.uk/investments...

This week, Miles Sherry sits down with Sean Markowicz to discuss the market reaction to ongoing speculation about the upcoming UK Budget. To read news and insights from Barclays Wealth Management, visit https://www.barclays.co.uk/wealth-management/news-and-insights/investments/ To find out about starting your investment journey with Barclays, visit www.barclays.co.uk/investments You can also follo...

This week, Francis Addai talks to Rob Mansell, Portfolio Manager, about the rally in Japanese equities and how the AI theme is unfolding. How are Japanese companies adapting to the challenge from Chinese competitors and how have active managers changed their investment approach? To read news and insights from Barclays Wealth Management, visit https://www.barclays.co.uk/wealth-management/news-and-i...

This week, Sean Markowicz talks to Chris Bamford, Portfolio Manager, about the latest views on asset allocation from our active third-party fixed income managers. To read news and insights from Barclays Wealth Management, visit https://www.barclays.co.uk/wealth-management/news-and-insights/investments/ To find out about starting your investment journey with Barclays, visit www.barclays.co.uk/inves...

This week, Francis Addai talks to Stephen Peters, Portfolio Manager, as they explore what’s driving UK equity markets after the FTSE 100 index set a new record high. To read news and insights from Barclays Wealth Management, visit https://www.barclays.co.uk/wealth-management/news-and-insights/investments/ To find out about starting your investment journey with Barclays, visit www.barclays.co.uk/in...

This week, Luke Pearce talks to Sean Markowicz about the recent correction in the gold price, UK inflation and Japan’s fiscal outlook. To read news and insights from Barclays Wealth Management, visit https://www.barclays.co.uk/wealth-management/news-and-insights/investments/ To find out about starting your investment journey with Barclays, visit www.barclays.co.uk/investments You can also follow u...

This week, Sophie Barrington talks to Juliet Agnew about the recent launch of the ‘The Modern Philanthropist’ report, which explores the scale, scope and drivers of today’s high net worth donors and the vital role that they play in society. To read news and insights from Barclays Wealth Management, visit https://www.barclays.co.uk/wealth-management/news-and-insights/investments/ To find out about...

This week, Sean Markowicz talks to Stephen Peters from our Manager Selection team about the opportunities and challenges facing the active management industry. To read news and insights from Barclays Wealth Management, visit https://www.barclays.co.uk/wealth-management/news-and-insights/investments/ To find out about starting your investment journey with Barclays, visit www.barclays.co.uk/investme...

This week, Francis Addai talks to Miles Sherry about US equity markets and the US dollar. Is now the time for investors to shift exposure from the US to Europe? And what are the implications of US dollar weakness for UK investors? To read news and insights from Barclays Wealth Management, visit https://www.barclays.co.uk/wealth-management/news-and-insights/investments/ To find out about starting y...

This week, Rob Mansell, Portfolio Manager, talks to Luke Pearce, Senior Multi-Asset Strategist, about all things emerging markets (EM). Can China’s rally continue? How have investors changed their approach to investing in EM compared to pre-pandemic? And how is the AI theme unfolding across EM? To read news and insights from Barclays Wealth Management, visit https://www.barclays.co.uk/wealth-manag...

This week, Sophie Barrington talks to Francis Addai about the market implications of the latest US employment revisions, as well as the outlook for gold after its prolonged rally. To read news and insights from Barclays Wealth Management, visit https://www.barclays.co.uk/wealth-management/news-and-insights/investments/ To find out about starting your investment journey with Barclays, visit www.bar...

This week, Francis Addai and Sean Markowicz discuss long-term global debt concerns, the UK Budget and the upcoming US jobs report. To read news and insights from Barclays Wealth Management, visit https://www.barclays.co.uk/wealth-management/news-and-insights/investments/ To find out about starting your investment journey with Barclays, visit www.barclays.co.uk/investments You can also follow us on...

This week, Luke Pearce talks to Sophie Barrington about the shift in performance between growth and value stocks. They also discuss Federal Reserve Chairman Powell’s market-moving speech from Jackson Hole, as well as the latest political situation in France. To read news and insights from Barclays Wealth Management, visit https://www.barclays.co.uk/wealth-management/news-and-insights/investments/...

This week, Sophie Barrington talks to Sean Markowicz about UK and US inflation data, what the detail beneath the surface reveals about the state of price pressures, and how markets are pricing the future. To read news and insights from Barclays Wealth Management, visit https://www.barclays.co.uk/wealth-management/news-and-insights/investments/ To find out about starting your investment journey wit...

This week, Miles Sherry and Will Hobbs tackle some of the most popular client questions, from a potential peace deal in Ukraine to concerns over the latest tech bubble and stagflation in the US. To read news and insights from Barclays Wealth Management, visit https://www.barclays.co.uk/wealth-management/news-and-insights/investments/ To find out about starting your investment journey with Barclays...

This week, Sean Markowicz and Luke Pearce discuss the latest US employment report, the implications for the US Federal Reserve, and the Bank of England’s interest rate decision. To read news and insights from Barclays Wealth Management, visit https://www.barclays.co.uk/wealth-management/news-and-insights/investments/ To find out about starting your investment journey with Barclays, visit www.barcl...

Sean Markowicz and Sophie Barrington take a deep dive into the US-EU trade agreement, the latest updates from the major central banks, and recent moves in currency markets. To read news and insights from Barclays Wealth Management, visit https://www.barclays.co.uk/wealth-management/news-and-insights/investments/ To find out about starting your investment journey with Barclays, visit www.barclays.c...

This week, Luke Pearce talks to Francis Addai about the Japanese election, US trade deals with Japan and the EU, and the outcome from the latest ECB policy meeting. To read news and insights from Barclays Wealth Management, visit https://www.barclays.co.uk/wealth-management/news-and-insights/investments/ To find out about starting your investment journey with Barclays, visit www.barclays.co.uk/inv...

This week, Sophie Barrington talks to Sean Markowicz about UK and US macro data, what the detail beneath the surface reveals about the state of the economy and how markets are pricing the future. To read news and insights from Barclays Wealth Management, visit https://www.barclays.co.uk/wealth-management/news-and-insights/investments/ To find out about starting your investment journey with Barclay...

This week, Sophie Barrington talks to Francis Addai about the state of the US labour market, the impact of tariffs on US inflation and ongoing fiscal uncertainty in the UK. To read news and insights from Barclays Wealth Management, visit https://www.barclays.co.uk/wealth-management/news-and-insights/investments/ To find out about starting your investment journey with Barclays, visit www.barclays.c...

The end of the second quarter marks one of the busiest in memory. In this week’s episode, Sophie Barrington talks to Luke Pearce about the latest tariff developments, fiscal shenanigans, and US labour market data. To read news and insights from Barclays Wealth Management, visit https://www.barclays.co.uk/wealth-management/news-and-insights/investments/ To find out about starting your investment jo...

This week, Sophie Barrington talks to Sean Markowicz about various political developments affecting markets, from German spending plans to the looming deadline for US tariffs. To read news and insights from Barclays Wealth Management, visit https://www.barclays.co.uk/wealth-management/news-and-insights/investments/ To find out about starting your investment journey with Barclays, visit www.barclay...

This week, Sophie Barrington speaks with Francis Addai about the recent oil price spike, key takeaways from central bank meetings, and the outlook for the US dollar. To read news and insights from Barclays Wealth Management, visit https://www.barclays.co.uk/wealth-management/news-and-insights/investments/ To find out about starting your investment journey with Barclays, visit www.barclays.co.uk/in...