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.
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Feb 18, 2022 • 19min
#151 UK roundtable: Why international investors are flocking towards UK opportunities
In this month’s UK roundtable, we discuss why international investors are currently flocking to UK opportunities in spite of the many near-term challenges faced by the economy, with Phil Attreed (Head of Wealth Specialists), Michael Hartig (Head of Specialist Teams, Business Banking), Stephen Peters (Senior Portfolio Manager) 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/

Feb 11, 2022 • 29min
#150 What can we learn from the US market’s technology sector?
This week, we delve into the US market to see what we can learn from the recent activity in the technology sector, with Nicky Eggers (Head of Wealth and Investments), Hollie Briggs (Director of Product Management at Loomis Sayles), Samina Chaudhary (Senior Fund Manager), 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 - www.linkedin.com/showcase/barclay…tal-investments/
And for Barclays Wealth Management updates - www.linkedin.com/company/barclays…ment-management/

Feb 3, 2022 • 21min
#149 What is the impact for the UK of ‘Black Thursday’?
This week, we look at the fallout in Westminster following the release of Sue Gray’s report and the impact of ‘Black Thursday’ with the UK facing another Bank of England rate rise and dramatically higher energy costs, with Phil Attreed (Head of Wealth Specialists), Olivia Gleeson (UK Government Relations Expert), Miles Sherry (Investment Consultant), 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 - www.linkedin.com/showcase/barclay…tal-investments/
And for Barclays Wealth Management updates - www.linkedin.com/company/barclays…ment-management/

Jan 28, 2022 • 22min
#148 UK roundtable: The political crisis in the UK and the impact for UK businesses
In this month’s UK roundtable, we discuss how the UK is managing its political crisis and what UK businesses need to focus on to stay ahead, with Nicky Eggers (Head of Investments), Michael Hartig (Head of Specialist Teams Business Banking), Olivia Gleeson (UK Government Relations 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 - www.linkedin.com/showcase/barclay…tal-investments/
And for Barclays Wealth Management updates - www.linkedin.com/company/barclays…ment-management/

Jan 25, 2022 • 19min
Word on the Street special: What is behind the latest market sell-off?
In this Word on the Street special, we discuss the latest market volatility amid rising tension in Ukraine and central bank plans for increasing interest rates, 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
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/

Jan 21, 2022 • 24min
#147 What do you need to know about UK politics, rate rises, and Ukraine’s troubling markets?
This week, we look at the simmering political crisis in the UK, the threat of war in the Ukraine, central banks’ rate hikes, and what investors can do to navigate this complicated environment, with Miles Sherry (Investment Consultant), Olivia Gleeson (UK Government Relations Expert), Alan Budenberg (Investment Consultant), 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
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/

Jan 14, 2022 • 23min
#146 What opportunities could emerging markets bring this year?
This week, we talk about the value of emerging markets, how we approach investing in these countries, and what opportunities this year may bring, with Nicky Eggers (Head of Wealth & Investments), Luke Pearce (Senior Investment Strategist), Rob Mansell (Senior Investment Manager), and Andrew Spivey (Discretionary Portfolio Manager). o learn more about investing and managing your money, subscribe to our monthly podcast series Barclays UK Money Plan: @user-222972786
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/

Jan 7, 2022 • 17min
#145 How to set yourself up for investing success in 2022
This week, we look ahead to 2022 and how best to set yourself up for success with investing, with a special focus on financial planning, with Phil Attreed (Head of Wealth Specialists), Rob Smith (Head of Behavioural Finance), and Lee Platt (Wealth Planning Director). To learn more about investing and managing your money, subscribe to our monthly podcast series Barclays UK Money Plan: @user-222972786
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/

Dec 31, 2021 • 13min
#144 Why are markets riding high and should inflation worry investors in 2022?
As 2021 ends, we look at why stock markets are so buoyant while Omicron cases rise worldwide and whether rising inflation should worry investors in the new year, 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
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/

Dec 17, 2021 • 9min
#143 How will the Bank of England’s rate rise and Omicron affect UK investors?
This week, we talk about the Bank of England’s decision to raise interest rates and how the global markets are responding to the Omicron variant surge, 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
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/


