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Why is the Japanese Yen depreciating at an eye-catching rate? What’s driving global markets at the moment? And how can investors contextualise the fast-approaching UK election? Sophie Barrington and Francis Addai join up in the studio this week to explore these questions, and more. To read Barclays Private Bank's "Outlook 2024" report, visit https://privatebank.barclays.com/insights/2023/november/...

Miles Sherry returns to hosting duties this week and his focus is on the General Election. Tune in as he asks Sonia Fernandes about polls, manifestos and more. While Luke Pearce provides the investor perspective, and takes a closer look at the current state of the UK economy. To read Barclays Private Bank's "Outlook 2024" report, visit https://privatebank.barclays.com/insights/2023/november/outloo...

The world of investments is rarely dull or static, but with so much change on the horizon for investors in 2024, how much of it is worth paying attention to? This week, Will Hobbs and Sophie Barrington discuss elections, latest inflation numbers, and recent surges in financial markets. It’s another not-to-be-missed episode. To read Barclays Private Bank's "Outlook 2024" report, visit https://priva...

There’s a special guest in the studio this week, as Will Hobbs and Sophie Barrington welcome Andy Rothman from Matthews Asia. Among other things, their focus is on China and they explore domestic trends and global influence. Does the investment case stack up? To read Barclays Private Bank's "Outlook 2024" report, visit https://privatebank.barclays.com/insights/2023/november/outlook-2024/ To read i...

Tune in as Will Hobbs and Sophie Barrington reflect on the first six months of the year, and question whether major elections coming down the line should have any impact at all on investor decision-making. 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://w...

July suddenly got a lot busier in the UK, but could the Bank of England also elect a new path that month? This week, Francis Addai and Sophie Barrington ponder the timing of UK interest rate cuts. And they ask if Japan’s equity market hype is overblown. To read Barclays Private Bank's "Outlook 2024" report, visit https://privatebank.barclays.com/insights/2023/november/outlook-2024/ To read insight...

As US stocks soar to new highs, how much longer could the stellar performance last? And does a cooling US economy reignite inflation fears? Find out as Will Hobbs and Sarah Barrington reflect on price pressures and key signals in the world’s most important economy. To read Barclays Private Bank's "Outlook 2024" report, visit https://privatebank.barclays.com/insights/2023/november/outlook-2024/ For...

This week’s podcast features another special guest, as Will Hobbs is joined by one of the Founding Partners of Findlay Park. Tune in as they discuss today’s investment climate, and the mechanics involved in being a long-term, diversified investor. To read Barclays Private Bank's "Outlook 2024" report, visit https://privatebank.barclays.com/insights/2023/november/outlook-2024/ For Barclays Investme...

Will Hobbs is joined by special guest Ken Stuzin from the investment firm Brown Advisory. They discuss investment conditions and strategies today, and explain how funds like Ken’s adapt to shifts in the market and asset class trends. To read Barclays Private Bank's "Outlook 2024" report, visit https://privatebank.barclays.com/insights/2023/november/outlook-2024/ For Barclays Investment Bank's "Q1...

Some of the biggest household names – from Tesla to Meta – have given us a snapshot of their finances. Seen as a bellwether for the US economy, and even the global economy, what can investors glean from the latest US earnings season? Will Hobbs and Sophie Barrington crunch the numbers. To read Barclays Private Bank's "Outlook 2024" report, visit https://privatebank.barclays.com/insights/2023/novem...

In addition to discussing recent global markets news, Sophie Barrington and Francis Addai take a closer look at the UK. With inflation falling, and having emerged from a short recession, are things finally looking up? To read Barclays Private Bank's "Outlook 2024" report, visit https://privatebank.barclays.com/insights/2023/november/outlook-2024/ For Barclays Investment Bank's "Q1 2024 Global Outl...

With stubbornly high US inflation jolting markets, Will Hobbs and Miles Sherry use this week’s podcast to discuss curveballs and risks for investors in 2024. From elections to conflict, the path ahead may be unpredictable but to what extent might investors need to change tack? To read Barclays Private Bank's "Outlook 2024" report, visit https://privatebank.barclays.com/insights/2023/november/outlo...

With the first three months of 2024 behind us, Will Hobbs reflects on the Q1 drivers and detractors for global investors. Sophie Barrington also asks him about the outlook for Q2 as major elections loom and geopolitics continue to catch the eye. To read Barclays Private Bank's "Outlook 2024" report, visit https://privatebank.barclays.com/insights/2023/november/outlook-2024/ For Barclays Investment...

Does current investor sentiment tally with the reality in markets? Why are Japanese stocks on a roll? And what are the risks of returns being driven by a very narrow concentration of stocks? Tune in as Francis Addai and Miles Sherry answer these questions and more. To read Barclays Private Bank's "Outlook 2024" report, visit https://privatebank.barclays.com/insights/2023/november/outlook-2024/ For...

With three of the world’s major central banks having opted against cutting interest rates, Will Hobbs and Sophie Barrington reflect on the latest signals and market reactions. They also discuss politics and cyclical investment trends. Tune in to find out more. To read Barclays Private Bank's "Outlook 2024" report, visit https://privatebank.barclays.com/insights/2023/november/outlook-2024/ For Barc...

This week’s podcast looks at AI, amid growing signs that the hype is justified. Will Hobbs and Miles Sherry also discuss two more things on the up, but in a very different sense – UK growth and US inflation. How could investors interpret the latest data? To read Barclays Private Bank's "Outlook 2024" report, visit https://privatebank.barclays.com/insights/2023/november/outlook-2024/ For Barclays I...

What might the latest Budget mean for you? Will Hobbs, Clare Francis and Miles Sherry review the big announcements from Westminster, and their potential implications for savers and investors. To read Barclays Private Bank's "Outlook 2024" report, visit privatebank.barclays.com/insights/202…utlook-2024/ For Barclays Investment Bank's "Q1 2024 Global Outlook" visit www.cib.barclays/our-insights/3-p…...

In our latest podcast, Will Hobbs is back in the studio with Miles Sherry. This week, they cast their eyes eastwards, with a fascinating look at the opportunities and challenges for investors seeking exposure in Asia. Is the investment case still there? To read Barclays Private Bank's "Outlook 2024" report, visit privatebank.barclays.com/insights/202…utlook-2024/ For Barclays Investment Bank's "Q1...

Sophie Moody quizzes Luke Pearce on the common questions we’re being asked right now. Topics include: Investing versus cash, emerging market equities, US rate cuts and so-called ‘known unknowns’. Tune in to find out more. To read Barclays Private Bank's "Outlook 2024" report, visit privatebank.barclays.com/insights/202…utlook-2024/ For Barclays Investment Bank's "Q1 2024 Global Outlook" visit www....

What are the implications of a UK recession? And has recent inflation progress offered false hope? Plus, are markets really bothered about the race to the White House? Join Will Hobbs and Sophie Moody to find out more. To read Barclays Private Bank's "Outlook 2024" report, visit privatebank.barclays.com/insights/202…utlook-2024/ For Barclays Investment Bank's "Q1 2024 Global Outlook" visit www.cib...

This week we look at the good, the bad, and the ugly in the global economy today. From the struggles of China and Germany, to the gravity-defying US and more. Is it a world of pain or hope for investors? To read Barclays Private Bank's "Outlook 2024" report, visit privatebank.barclays.com/insights/202…utlook-2024/ For Barclays Investment Bank's "Q1 2024 Global Outlook" visit www.cib.barclays/our-i...

If inflation is easing off, why are rate cuts still on ice? And with corporate earnings season in full swing, will ‘Big Tech’ keep marching on? Tune in to hear Will Hobbs and Miles Sherry in another must-listen episode. To read Barclays Private Bank's "Outlook 2024" report, visit privatebank.barclays.com/insights/202…utlook-2024/ For Barclays Investment Bank's "Q1 2024 Global Outlook" visit www.ci...

Will Hobbs and Miles Sherry pick up where they left off last week. As well as pondering recent global headlines, they turn their attention to Emerging Markets and China. What role might they play for investors in 2024? To read Barclays Private Bank's "Outlook 2024" report, visit privatebank.barclays.com/insights/202…utlook-2024/ For Barclays Investment Bank's "Q1 2024 Global Outlook" visit www.cib...

From Bitcoin to elections, and inflation to conflict, Will Hobbs and Miles Sherry join forces to make sense of an eye-catching start to the year. Should investors brace for another unpredictable 12 months? To read Barclays Private Bank's "Outlook 2024" report, visit privatebank.barclays.com/insights/202…utlook-2024/ For Barclays Investment Bank's "Q1 2024 Global Outlook" visit www.cib.barclays/our...

Will Hobbs (Head of UK Multi-Asset Wealth) talks to Ryan Blute (Managing Director, PIMCO) about another year with central bankers centre stage for investors. To read Barclays Private Bank's "Outlook 2024" report, visit privatebank.barclays.com/insights/202…utlook-2024/ For Barclays Investment Bank's "Q1 2024 Global Outlook" visit www.cib.barclays/our-insights/3-p…bal-outlook.html To find out about...