Markets Weekly podcast (3 August 2026): Interest rate special
The major central banks kept interest rates unchanged in July, but what happens next? The latest policy meetings were all about the message...
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Insights and analysis from leading investment, property and philanthropy experts within Barclays Private Bank. This series of podcasts will look at the trends, challenges and opportunities f...
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20 of 311 episodesMarkets Weekly podcast (27 July 2026): UK economy and politics special
What could Andy Burnham’s first week as UK prime minister reveal about future government policy? In our latest podcast, we explore the polit...
Markets Weekly podcast (20 July 2026): How AI affects economies
AI-related companies have helped to propel markets to record highs this year, but how much will AI reshape productivity, labour markets and...
Markets Weekly podcast (13 July 2026): Artificial Intelligence (AI) special
AI has changed how quickly we can gather and understand information, but what is it doing to the quality of our decisions? In this week's po...
Markets Weekly podcast (6 July 2026): Real estate special
Property continues to dominate the headlines, as speculation over stamp duty reform and news of recent high-profile activity grabs investor...
Markets Weekly podcast (29 June 2026): FX special
The first half of the year has witnessed mixed performance in currency markets with the US dollar strengthening, due to its safe-haven statu...
Markets Weekly podcast (22 June 2026): UK special and where next for interest rates?
In this week's podcast, Michel Vernier, Head of Fixed Income Strategy, joins Julien Lafargue, Chief Market Strategist, to explore what could...
Markets Weekly podcast (15 June 2026): Mid-Year Outlook 2026 special
Against a backdrop of elevated economic and geopolitical uncertainty, investors have faced significant challenges throughout the first half...
Markets Weekly podcast (8 June 2026): Credit market special
Following transformative AI-related bond issuance, what has been the impact of this fundraising on the structure and dynamics of credit mark...
Markets Weekly podcast (1 June 2026): Artificial Intelligence (AI) special
As valuations in semi-conductor chip manufacturers soar, are concerns of a bubble warranted or is this the start of a new paradigm? In this...
Markets Weekly podcast (26 May 2026): Private credit special
As private credit becomes a more significant part of the investment landscape, how important is diversification and manager selection? In th...
Markets Weekly podcast (18 May 2026): FX special
As ongoing political uncertainty in the UK puts pressure on sterling, what is the longer-term outlook for the currency? Bhaskar Gupta, Head...
Markets Weekly podcast (11 May 2026): UK local elections special
Following a historic weekend of election results, what have we learned from an increasingly fragmented electorate? Sonia Fernandes, UK Gover...
Markets Weekly podcast (5 May 2026): Fixed income special
What do last week’s central bank meetings imply for interest rate expectations in 2026? Michel Vernier, Head of Fixed Income Strategy, joins...
Markets Weekly podcast (27 April 2026): Liberation Day – one year on
A year on from when President Donald Trump announced his 'Liberation Day' tariffs, what has been the impact on the global economy? Lukas Geh...
Markets Weekly podcast (20 April 2026): Is a peace deal in reach?
As negotiations in the Middle East continue, is a peace deal in reach? Julien Lafargue, Chief Market Strategist, considers the latest develo...
Markets Weekly podcast (13 April 2026): Lessons in investor behaviour
What can we learn from the way investors behave during bouts of extreme market volatility? Alex Joshi, Head of Behavioural Finance, joins ho...
Markets Weekly podcast (7 April 2026): Middle East ultimatum
What does Tuesday’s US deadline for Iran mean to markets? Listen in to hear Julien Lafargue, Chief Market Strategist, consider recent develo...
Markets Weekly podcast (30 March 2026): Spotlight on currency markets
How is the conflict in the Middle East affecting currency markets? Listen in to hear Bhaskar Gupta, our Head of FX Distribution UK, discuss...
Markets Weekly podcast (23 March 2026): Real estate special
This week’s podcast features Stephen Moroukian, our real estate financing specialist, for an in-depth look at the latest property market dev...