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  • 29 minutes 9 seconds
    #351 Three lessons from 2025
    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 through the Markets Weekly podcast https://privatebank.barclays.com/insights/markets-weekly/, which covers all the latest trends shaping financial markets and the global economy. 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/investments/ To find out about starting your investment journey with Barclays, visit www.barclays.co.uk/investments You can also follow us on LinkedIn for more Barclays investment updates - www.linkedin.com/showcase/barclay…tal-investments/ And for Barclays Wealth Management updates - www.linkedin.com/company/barclays…ment-management/
    18 December 2025, 12:00 am
  • 12 minutes 12 seconds
    #350 Central banks in focus
    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/investments/ To find out about starting your investment journey with Barclays, visit www.barclays.co.uk/investments You can also follow us on LinkedIn for more Barclays investment updates - www.linkedin.com/showcase/barclay…tal-investments/ And for Barclays Wealth Management updates - www.linkedin.com/company/barclays…ment-management/
    11 December 2025, 12:00 am
  • 10 minutes 40 seconds
    #349 A UK Budget Special
    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 You can also follow us on LinkedIn for more Barclays investment updates - www.linkedin.com/showcase/barclay…tal-investments/ And for Barclays Wealth Management updates - www.linkedin.com/company/barclays…ment-management/
    26 November 2025, 12:00 am
  • 11 minutes 59 seconds
    #348 UK Budget wobbles
    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 follow us on LinkedIn for more Barclays investment updates - www.linkedin.com/showcase/barclay…tal-investments/ And for Barclays Wealth Management updates - www.linkedin.com/company/barclays…ment-management/
    19 November 2025, 12:00 am
  • 17 minutes 42 seconds
    #347 Japan in focus
    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-insights/investments/ To find out about starting your investment journey with Barclays, visit www.barclays.co.uk/investments You can also follow us on LinkedIn for more Barclays investment updates - www.linkedin.com/showcase/barclay…tal-investments/ And for Barclays Wealth Management updates - www.linkedin.com/company/barclays…ment-management/
    13 November 2025, 12:00 am
  • 20 minutes 2 seconds
    #346 Fixed income opportunities
    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/investments You can also follow us on LinkedIn for more Barclays investment updates - www.linkedin.com/showcase/barclay…tal-investments/ And for Barclays Wealth Management updates - www.linkedin.com/company/barclays…ment-management/
    6 November 2025, 12:00 am
  • 13 minutes 54 seconds
    #345 Catalysts and opportunities
    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/investments You can also follow us on LinkedIn for more Barclays investment updates - www.linkedin.com/showcase/barclay…tal-investments/ And for Barclays Wealth Management updates - www.linkedin.com/company/barclays…ment-management/
    30 October 2025, 12:00 am
  • 13 minutes 57 seconds
    #344 Markets in focus
    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 us on LinkedIn for more Barclays investment updates - www.linkedin.com/showcase/barclay…tal-investments/ And for Barclays Wealth Management updates - www.linkedin.com/company/barclays…ment-management/
    23 October 2025, 12:00 am
  • 14 minutes 35 seconds
    #343 Philanthropy special
    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 starting your investment journey with Barclays, visit www.barclays.co.uk/investments You can also follow us on LinkedIn for more Barclays investment updates - www.linkedin.com/showcase/barclay…tal-investments/ And for Barclays Wealth Management updates - www.linkedin.com/company/barclays…ment-management/
    16 October 2025, 12:00 am
  • 19 minutes 31 seconds
    #342 Perspectives from a Portfolio Manager
    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/investments You can also follow us on LinkedIn for more Barclays investment updates - www.linkedin.com/showcase/barclay…tal-investments/ And for Barclays Wealth Management updates - www.linkedin.com/company/barclays…ment-management/
    2 October 2025, 12:00 am
  • 14 minutes 52 seconds
    #341 Could this time be different?
    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 your investment journey with Barclays, visit www.barclays.co.uk/investments You can also follow us on LinkedIn for more Barclays investment updates - www.linkedin.com/showcase/barclay…tal-investments/ And for Barclays Wealth Management updates - www.linkedin.com/company/barclays…ment-management/
    25 September 2025, 12:00 am
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