Word on the Street

Will Hobbs and Sophie Barrington discuss the outlook for the UK amidst a sour start to the year for UK assets. They also tackle the growing worries of a bubble in the US ahead of the impending inauguration of President-elect Trump. To read insights from Barclays Investment Bank, visit www.ib.barclays/our-insights.html…le_site_pbpodcast To find out about starting your investment journey with Barcla...

We’re thrilled to announce that Word on the Street has reached 300 episodes! We’ve had some fantastic guests over the years, who have shared invaluable insights during some very turbulent times. This week, Will Hobbs and Miles Sherry address some of the most common client worries of the moment, from lower expected returns to potential bubbles, tariffs and trade, and plenty more in between. This is...

Join Francis Addai and Sophie Barrington as they reflect on what's been happening in markets over the last week or so. With all the political turmoil in Europe, in addition to a weakening economy, they discuss the outlook for the region, before turning their attention to China. To read Barclays Private Bank's "Outlook 2024" report, visit privatebank.barclays.com/insights/202…utlook-2024/ To read i...

Will Hobbs and Sophie Barrington reflect on the highs and lows of 2024, and preview the key threats and opportunities for investors in the year ahead. Could 2025 see the US dollar and Magnificent Seven lose some of their shine? And how might incoming President Trump’s policies impact bond markets and the wider economy? To read Barclays Private Bank's "Outlook 2024" report, visit https://privateban...

This week, Francis Addai and Sophie Barrington catch up in the studio to mull over the key topics on investors’ minds. Tune in to hear about recent market moves, geopolitical risks, the potential for the UK economy, and what to make of the initial readings of the next US administration. To read Barclays Private Bank's "Outlook 2024" report, visit https://privatebank.barclays.com/insights/2023/nove...

Tune in as Will Hobbs and Miles Sherry chew the fat on the prospects for an entirely new world order confronting investors, following a clean sweep for the Republican Party in last week's US elections. To read Barclays Private Bank's "Outlook 2024" report, visit https://privatebank.barclays.com/insights/2023/november/outlook-2024/ To read insights from Barclays Investment Bank, visit https://www.i...

Tune in as Miles Sherry and Will Hobbs reflect on Donald Trump’s compelling election result, and ponder what his powerful mandate could mean for investors. From tariffs to tax, and rhetoric to global relations, the return of Trump puts America on a very different-looking path ahead. To read Barclays Private Bank's "Outlook 2024" report, visit https://privatebank.barclays.com/insights/2023/november...

Will Hobbs is joined by Sonia Fernandes from our Government Relations team, as they reflect on the Labour government’s first Budget since taking office. To read Barclays Private Bank's "Outlook 2024" report, visit https://privatebank.barclays.com/insights/2023/november/outlook-2024/ To read insights from Barclays Investment Bank, visit https://www.ib.barclays/our-insights.html?cid=chartable_site_p...

Will Hobbs is back behind the mic with Sophie Barrington, and top of the agenda this week are the UK Budget and the US election. They also ponder the eye-watering sums of money held in government debt, and all the investor nuances that come with it. To read Barclays Private Bank's "Outlook 2024" report, visit https://privatebank.barclays.com/insights/2023/november/outlook-2024/ To read insights fr...

How might the Bank of England react to the UK’s eye-catching inflation numbers? What could the US election mean for emerging market assets? And what does a US soft-landing mean for equities? Sophie Barrington puts these questions and more to Francis Addai. To read Barclays Private Bank's "Outlook 2024" report, visit https://privatebank.barclays.com/insights/2023/november/outlook-2024/ To read insi...

This week, Francis Addai and Sophie Barrington link up in our studio to provide another snapshot into latest market moves and trends. Topics include US jobs data, Chinese stocks and stimulus, commodities and more. To read Barclays Private Bank's "Outlook 2024" report, visit https://privatebank.barclays.com/insights/2023/november/outlook-2024/ To read insights from Barclays Investment Bank, visit h...

What should investors make of the last 3 months? Miles Sherry puts that question to Will Hobbs as they chew the fat over a spike in volatility, alongside a punchy US presidential campaign, a massive Chinese stimulus package and of course, AI. Tune in to hear more. To read Barclays Private Bank's "Outlook 2024" report, visit https://privatebank.barclays.com/insights/2023/november/outlook-2024/ To r...

Will Hobbs is joined by special guest Hannah Bernard OBE, for a fascinating discussion about the newly endorsed ‘Invest in Women’ taskforce. Tune in as they discuss the importance of gender equality, and the steps being taken to close the gaps. Will also provides his usual synopsis of market movements. To read Barclays Private Bank's "Outlook 2024" report, visit https://privatebank.barclays.com/in...

Following a ‘jumbo cut’ in the States, and amid growing confidence at the Bank of England, Francis Addai and Sophie Barrington discuss the apparent conclusion of the energy-sapping fight to tame inflation. Tune in as they ponder the broader implications for investors. To read Barclays Private Bank's "Outlook 2024" report, visit https://privatebank.barclays.com/insights/2023/november/outlook-2024/...

The uncertainty and fogginess created by constant data flows and political jostling are the subject of this week’s podcast. As UK growth stalls, while US inflation hits a 3-year low, Will Hobbs talks to Sophie Barrington about distractions, doomsayers, and how to distil the details that truly matter. To read Barclays Private Bank's "Outlook 2024" report, visit https://privatebank.barclays.com/insi...

With rising scrutiny over the performance of a small cohort of US stocks, are fears of a market bubble re-emerging? What might this mean for the trajectory of US rates? And more broadly, are markets becoming less efficient? Will Hobbs and Sophie Barrington explore these big questions and more. To read Barclays Private Bank's "Outlook 2024" report, visit https://privatebank.barclays.com/insights/20...

Tune in as our podcast hosts, Will Hobbs and Sophie Barrington, discuss the investment landscape amidst the impending US election, continuing fears of a US recession and a bursting tech bubble, and more besides. To read Barclays Private Bank's "Outlook 2024" report, visit https://privatebank.barclays.com/insights/2023/november/outlook-2024/ To read insights from Barclays Investment Bank, visit htt...

Tune in as our podcast hosts, Will Hobbs and Sophie Barrington, discuss the differing paths being trod by the world’s two largest economies – the US and China. They also ponder the role that fast-evolving technology could play in defining global growth ambitions. To read Barclays Private Bank's "Outlook 2024" report, visit https://privatebank.barclays.com/insights/2023/november/outlook-2024/ To re...

Will Hobbs and Miles Sherry return to the studio and reflect on the week that was. After the surge in market volatility, have investor nerves been shredded? Are markets punch drunk? And conversely, which opportunities opened up for investors who held their nerve? Tune in for all this, and more. To read Barclays Private Bank's "Outlook 2024" report, visit https://privatebank.barclays.com/insights/2...

The rapid and dramatic spike in volatility, largely triggered by a cooling US economy, spooked some investors – but have markets over-reacted? And how much more unwinding of the yen-carry trade – another contributing factor – might we see? Francis Addai, Luke Pearce and Sophie Barrington contextualise a dramatic few days for markets. To read Barclays Private Bank's "Outlook 2024" report, visit htt...

The UK’s wait for a Bank of England rate cut is finally over, and this week’s podcast explores the timing, messaging and consequences of the significant decision from Threadneedle Street. Join Francis Addai and Sophie Barrington as they discuss a new stage in the long-running inflation battle. To read Barclays Private Bank's "Outlook 2024" report, visit https://privatebank.barclays.com/insights/20...

Tune in as Will Hobbs contextualises the headline-grabbing wobble in US stock markets. Meanwhile his special guests this week look at M&A in the UK – are we on the cusp of a deal breakout? To read Barclays Private Bank's "Outlook 2024" report, visit https://privatebank.barclays.com/insights/2023/november/outlook-2024/ To read insights from Barclays Investment Bank, visit https://www.ib.barclays/ou...

This week, Sophie Barrington and Will Hobbs discuss the latest on the world economy and capital markets following the shocking scenes in Pennsylvania. To read Barclays Private Bank's "Outlook 2024" report, visit https://privatebank.barclays.com/insights/2023/november/outlook-2024/ To read insights from Barclays Investment Bank, visit https://www.ib.barclays/our-insights.html?cid=chartable_site_pbp...

With recession risks seemingly on the rise again, Sophie Barrington and Will Hobbs take a look at worries about another tech bubble. They also consider the likely next steps in the race for the Oval Office and share some thoughts on the aftermath of the French and British elections. To read Barclays Private Bank's "Outlook 2024" report, visit https://privatebank.barclays.com/insights/2023/november...

Unsurprisingly, this week’s podcast examines the news that Sir Keir Starmer has won the keys to Number 10, and will now lead a Labour government. Tune in as Will Hobbs and Sonia Fernandes reflect on an historic election and the potential implications for investors and wealth holders. To read Barclays Private Bank's "Outlook 2024" report, visit https://privatebank.barclays.com/insights/2023/novembe...