Barclays Private Bank Podcasts

Listen as host Julien Lafargue reflects on key data releases grabbing the financial headlines at the start of 2024. Topics include US and UK retail sales, inflation in the major regions and US central bank options. As the fourth-quarter earnings season continues, he also considers the fortunes of some of the world’s largest tech companies.

India is in the global spotlight, and for good reason. Join us for a special podcast episode where Narayan Shroff, Head of Investments at Barclays Private Clients India, and Julien Lafargue, Chief Market Strategist at Barclays Private Bank and Wealth Management, explore equities, bonds, global trends and 2024’s key risks – all through the lens of India’s compelling growth story.

Tune in as host Julien Lafargue shares fresh insights on key events shaping financial markets over the past seven days. As well as the latest US inflation figures, he considers the most recent earnings data from major US banks and other key investor topics.

As we return from the festive break, podcast host Julien Lafargue ponders key events in the global economy and financial markets during recent weeks. Delving into the latest macroeconomic data, he examines eurozone inflation and US central bank policy options, among other key investor topics.

Property market special: Join Stephen Moroukian, our real estate financing specialist, as he ponders the health of the UK housing market following a year of shock interest rate rises and faltering global growth. He also considers the role of buy-to-let landlords and the outlook for Swiss real estate. Meanwhile, podcast host Julien Lafargue examines the latest central bank decisions in the major regions, among other key investor topics.

As we approach 2024, we turn our attention to the psychological biases that could impact investment decision-making in the year ahead. Join Alex Joshi, our Head of Behavioural Finance, as he examines key insights from our recently released ‘Outlook 2024’ report and the potential risks on the horizon over the next 12 months. He also offers practical steps for maintaining a psychological edge when investing feels uncomfortable. While host Julien Lafargue also considers the latest US employment data, upcoming central bank decisions and US inflation.

With the COP28 climate summit now under way, join Damian Payiatakis, our Head of Sustainable and Impact Investing, who discusses the key topics on the agenda and potential implications for investors. Meanwhile, podcast host Julien Lafargue reflects on the recent rebound in equity and bond markets, and what easing inflationary pressures could mean for interest rates.

Join Dorothée Deck, our Cross Asset Strategist, for fresh insights into the trends which could drive equity markets during the next 12 months and beyond. Delving into the highlights from our recently released ‘Outlook 2024’ report, she also considers last year’s rally in equities, as well as global recession prospects and the contrasting outlooks for different sectors. Also on the podcast, host Julien Lafargue reflects on the latest manufacturing figures, eurozone inflation and upcoming economic data from China.

Join Michel Vernier, our Head of Fixed Income Strategy, as he delves into the highlights from our signature ‘Outlook 2024’ report and the potential road ahead for bond markets. Amid falling inflation and rising US debt, he also examines central bank policy options and possible investor opportunities. Meanwhile, host Julien Lafargue provides a round-up of key events in the global economy, including the latest inflation data from the major regions.

Amid rising international tensions and stubbornly high inflation in the major regions, we turn our attention to the key trends likely to shape financial markets and drive investor decision-making in the year ahead. Tune in as podcast host Julien Lafargue shares the highlights from our just-released ‘Outlook 2024’ report, which explores topics such as global growth and geopolitics – including upcoming elections on both sides of the Atlantic – recession risks, and much more. It’s well worth a listen.