Word on the Street
Barclays
Welcome to Word on the Street, a weekly podcast from Barclays Bank where our experts help ordinary investors make sense of the latest news and events impacting the world’s financial markets.
Please note that past performance is not a guarantee of future performance. All investments can fall as well as rise in value and you can lose some or all of your money. Additionally, this podcast does not constitute an investment recommendation.
Please note that past performance is not a guarantee of future performance. All investments can fall as well as rise in value and you can lose some or all of your money. Additionally, this podcast does not constitute an investment recommendation.
Episodes
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Aug 11, 2022 • 15min
#175 How do you find the right fund managers to run your investments?
This week, we talk about the mounting worries of a recession and the steady rise of interest rates, and how to identify the right fund managers to run your investments, with Sarah Gresty (Head of Investments), Ian Aylward (Head of Manager Selection & Responsible Investing), and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
To learn more about investing and managing your money, subscribe to our monthly podcast series Barclays UK Money Plan: @user-222972786 or on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/barclays-uk-personal-finance/id1553797826)
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 - https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/barclays-digital-investments/
And for Barclays Wealth Management updates - https://www.linkedin.com/company/barclays-wealth-and-investment-management/
Aug 4, 2022 • 16min
#174 With rising interest rates, is it time for investors to start moving into cash?
This week, given the Bank of England’s latest hike in interest rates, we talk about the risk of a recession and whether investors should be tempted to start moving into cash, with Sarah Gresty (Head of Investments), Sean Markowicz (Investment Strategist), and Rob Smith (Head of Behavioural Finance).
To learn more about investing and managing your money, subscribe to our monthly podcast series Barclays UK Money Plan: @user-222972786 or on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/barclays-uk-personal-finance/id1553797826)
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 - https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/barclays-digital-investments/
And for Barclays Wealth Management updates - https://www.linkedin.com/company/barclays-wealth-and-investment-management/
Jul 28, 2022 • 9min
#173 With another turbulent week for investments, is it time to buy stocks?
This week, Sarah Gresty (Head of Investments) and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer) discuss another turbulent week in the world of investments amidst further aggressive action from the world’s central banks to cool inflation. Is it time to buy stocks yet?
To learn more about investing and managing your money, subscribe to our monthly podcast series Barclays UK Money Plan: @user-222972786 or on Apple Podcasts (podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/barc…ce/id1553797826)
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/
Jul 21, 2022 • 21min
#172 What is the latest in the battle against inflation?
This week we will discuss the rapidly evolving European energy story, the latest messages provided by incoming economic data and some thoughts on China’s current plight and, of course, how investors can best navigate all of this complexity, with Phil Attreed (Head of Wealth Specialists) and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
To learn more about investing and managing your money, subscribe to our monthly podcast series Barclays UK Money Plan: @user-222972786 or on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/barclays-uk-personal-finance/id1553797826)
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 - https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/barclays-digital-investments/
And for Barclays Wealth Management updates - https://www.linkedin.com/company/barclays-wealth-and-investment-management/
Jul 13, 2022 • 18min
#171 What’s in store for the UK as inflation is rising?
This week, we discuss the potential paths ahead for inflation and how investors should think about investing during high inflation, with Phil Attreed (Head of Wealth Specialists), Luke (Pearce Senior Investment Strategist), and Chris Bamford (Senior Fund Manager).
To learn more about investing and managing your money, subscribe to our monthly podcast series Barclays UK Money Plan: @user-222972786 or on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/barclays-uk-personal-finance/id1553797826)
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 - https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/barclays-digital-investments/
And for Barclays Wealth Management updates - https://www.linkedin.com/company/barclays-wealth-and-investment-management/
Jul 12, 2022 • 13min
Monthly Market Insights: What can we expect after a very tough first half?
As part of our aim to keep clients and customers informed of our current investment views and how these themes are impacting our portfolios and funds, Phil Attreed (Head of Wealth Specialists) talks to Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer) about the first half of the year and what to expect from the next six months.
To learn more about investing and managing your money, subscribe to our monthly podcast series Barclays UK Money Plan: @user-222972786 or on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/barclays-uk-personal-finance/id1553797826)
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 - https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/barclays-digital-investments/
And for Barclays Wealth Management updates - https://www.linkedin.com/company/barclays-wealth-and-investment-management/
Jul 7, 2022 • 21min
#170 Where will the next breakthrough come from?
This week, we look back at an eventful week in the UK as well as how to approach investing in innovation and whether it is possible to spot where the next breakthrough will come from, with Sarah Gresty (Head of Investments), Ben Rogoff (Fund Manager at Polar Capital), and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
To learn more about investing and managing your money, subscribe to our monthly podcast series Barclays UK Money Plan: @user-222972786 or on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/barclays-uk-personal-finance/id1553797826)
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 - https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/barclays-digital-investments/
And for Barclays Wealth Management updates - https://www.linkedin.com/company/barclays-wealth-and-investment-management/
Jul 6, 2022 • 11min
Word on the Street Special: Is the UK government in crisis?
In this Word on the Street special, we discuss the latest government ministers’ resignations, whether this signals a government in crisis, and how this could affect UK investment markets, with Phil Attreed (Head of Wealth Specialists), Olivia Gleeson (UK Government Expert) and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
To learn more about investing and managing your money, subscribe to our monthly podcast series Barclays UK Money Plan: @user-222972786 or on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/barclays-uk-personal-finance/id1553797826)
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 - https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/barclays-digital-investments/
And for Barclays Wealth Management updates - https://www.linkedin.com/company/barclays-wealth-and-investment-management/
Jul 1, 2022 • 22min
#169 The year so far and what can we expect from the next six months?
This week, we look at how the year so far has been marked by volatility, runaway inflation, and fears of a recession, and consider what to expect from the next six months of 2022, with Sarah Gresty (Head of Investments) and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
To learn more about investing and managing your money, subscribe to our monthly podcast series Barclays UK Money Plan: @user-222972786 or on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/barclays-uk-personal-finance/id1553797826)
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 - https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/barclays-digital-investments/
And for Barclays Wealth Management updates - https://www.linkedin.com/company/barclays-wealth-and-investment-management/
Jun 24, 2022 • 16min
#168 UK Roundtable: Are UK businesses coping as economic pressures mount?
In this month’s UK Roundtable, we discuss the factors that are putting a squeeze on UK businesses and how companies are coping, as well as how shareholders are leading the change in company behaviour, with Sarah Gresty (Head of Investments), Michael Hartig (Head of Specialist Teams Business Banking), Ian Aylward (Head of Manager Selection and Responsible Investing), and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
To learn more about investing and managing your money, subscribe to our monthly podcast series Barclays UK Money Plan: @user-222972786 or on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/barclays-uk-personal-finance/id1553797826)
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 - https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/barclays-digital-investments/
And for Barclays Wealth Management updates - https://www.linkedin.com/company/barclays-wealth-and-investment-management/
