Word on the Street

by 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.

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#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 – wh...

29m

•Dec 18, 2025

#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 re...

12m

•Dec 11, 2025

#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 Bu...

10m

•Nov 26, 2025

#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...

11m

•Nov 19, 2025

#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 Japa...

17m

•Nov 13, 2025

#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 inco...

20m

•Nov 6, 2025