Insight Talks

This month, James and Giles discuss the resilience of global markets in the face of geopolitical disruption, including the ongoing Iran conflict and its impact on energy supply and economic activity (01:27).Our experts explore the strength of corporate earnings, the role of artificial intelligence in driving market performance and the growing importance of the semiconductor supply chain in emerging markets (03:00).They also examine the implications of the Trump–Xi meeting (05:30), trade tensions (08:30), and how prolonged uncertainty may begin to feed through to growth, inflation and investor sentiment (08:30). Finally, the experts dive deep in the second half of the episode into the fallout and ongoing news flow following UK election fracas (11:30).This podcast is brought to you by TrinityBridge – trinitybridge.com – and features James Tulloch, Senior Investment Specialist, in conversation with Giles Parkinson, Head of Equities.   We’ve created this podcast to set out possible approaches. Please do not view it as financial advice, or its content as investment recommendations. Just because an investment or an investment strategy has performed well in the past, it does not mean it will continue to do so. Our predictions are based on information that is currently available, however events and markets can and do change rapidly. 

This month, James, Giles and Alejandro discuss the market impact of the Iran conflict (01:30), including disruptions to oil and LNG flows (16:00), the inflationary consequences of higher energy prices (06:00), and why central banks are increasingly cautious (08:30). The episode explores why the UK economy may be especially exposed (11:30), what rising bond yields signal for markets (13:30), and how investors are positioning across energy, commodities and resilient supply chain assets (22:30).This podcast is brought to you by TrinityBridge – trinitybridge.com – and features James Tulloch, Senior Investment Specialist, in conversation with Giles Parkinson, Head of Equities and Alejandro Velez, Senior Equity Analyst.   We’ve created this podcast to set out possible approaches. Please do not view it as financial advice, or its content as investment recommendations. Just because an investment or an investment strategy has performed well in the past, it does not mean it will continue to do so. Our predictions are based on information that is currently available, however events and markets can and do change rapidly. 

In the second episode of this series, we dive deeper into the research and predictions explored in our Energy Transition report. Charlie Willans, report lead-author and Head of Responsible Investment, is joined by Rob West, CEO and founder of Thunder Said Energy, and they explore the factors shaping the future of global energy. Rob West is an industry leading expert on the energy transition. Rob's firm, Thunder Said Energy, is the research consultancy for energy technologies, finding economic opportunities that drive the energy transition. The firm advises some of the world's leading decision-makers, across the energy, investment and private equity industries. The experts discuss Net Zero by 2050 (03:00), grid bottlenecks, supply chains and the real cost of renewables (08:00), AI, data centres and power demand (14:00), nuclear energy and critical minerals (19:00), EVs and autonomous travel (23:00) and so much more. This podcast is brought to you by TrinityBridge – trinitybridge.com. 

This month, James Tulloch is joined by Giles Parkinson and Isabel Albarran for a Spring Forecast special, examining how the Chancellor’s latest fiscal update landed against a backdrop of rising geopolitical tension and renewed market volatility (01:45). The team discuss the impact of the Middle East escalation  — from US–Israel strikes on Iran to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz — and how surging oil prices and heightened uncertainty are feeding through to inflation expectations and global markets (05:05).  They explore the latest bout of AI‑driven volatility, with sharp tech‑sector sell‑offs, growing concerns around disruption, and signs of rotation into value and small‑cap stocks (11:40). Turning to the UK, the conversation assesses a mixed macro picture: soft GDP, easing inflation, rising unemployment and early signs of improving sentiment as PMIs and retail data strengthen (14:00).  The discussion also covers the Supreme Court’s reversal of Trump‑era tariffs and the fresh legal and policy uncertainty this creates, alongside US labour and inflation data that complicate expectations for the Federal Reserve’s next move (09:33). This podcast is brought to you by TrinityBridge – trinitybridge.com – and features James Tulloch, Senior Investment Specialist, in conversation with Giles Parkinson, Head of Equities and Isabel Albarran, Investment Officer. We’ve created this podcast to set out possible approaches. Please do not view it as financial advice, or its content as investment recommendations. Just because an investment or an investment strategy has performed well in the past, it does not mean it will continue to do so. Our predictions are based on information that is currently available, however events and markets can and do change rapidly.

This month, James and Giles explore growing tensions around the US Federal Reserve (2:55), including the Department of Justice probe into Jerome Powell, increasing political pressure on monetary policy, and the market response to Donald Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh (3:43) as the next Fed Chair. The discussion also examines the sharp weakness in the US dollar and heightened volatility across gold and silver, driven by shifting expectations and policy uncertainty (6:08). We look beyond the US, assessing the impact of early election announcements in Japan (7:06), subsequent bond market turbulence, and renewed pressure on the yen, all of which have fed through to global yield movements. Our experts reflect on the resurgence of geopolitical friction between the US and Europe, particularly around Greenland, and the implications for broader trade relationships (8:52). Turning to the UK (10:15), James and Giles discuss ongoing  ongoing political uncertainty, rumours of Labour leadership challenges, and a mixed but improving economic backdrop, with upgraded growth forecasts, easing inflation and early signs of strengthening sentiment.  Sam and James explore the outlook for AIM and UK smaller companies (16:43), including current valuation pressures, upcoming Business Relief rule changes, and the factors that could support a recovery through the year. Finally, the team discuss longer‑term structural drivers, including the Mansion House Accord (22:53) and its potential to mobilise around £50bn into UK private markets over the coming years. This podcast is brought to you by TrinityBridge – trinitybridge.com – and features James Tulloch, Senior Investment Specialist, in conversation with Giles Parkinson, Head of Equities and Sam Barton, Senior Investment Director. We’ve created this podcast to set out possible approaches. Please do not view it as financial advice, or its content as investment recommendations. Just because an investment or an investment strategy has performed well in the past, it does not mean it will continue to do so. Our predictions are based on information that is currently available, however events and markets can and do change rapidly. 

In this episode, Giles and James kick off the year with a wide-ranging discussion on markets, geopolitics, and what lies ahead for investors in 2026.Our expert’s look at the geopolitical implications of the US capturing Venezuela’s President Maduro and what that means for defence spending and global risk. We look back at 2025, a year that delivered strong double-digit equity gains and positive returns across almost every major asset class, before turning to the outlook for 2026. Giles shares why the Federal Reserve’s (Fed’s) dovish stance could support equity market momentum, while also highlighting the risks posed by bond yields and potential overheating later in the year.Closer to home, our experts examine the UK economy, where rate cuts come against a backdrop of weak growth, rising unemployment and political uncertainty over delayed local elections.  Finally, James and Giles consider China’s record $1 trillion trade surplus, the evolving US-China trade situation and the next big leap in AI technology.This podcast is brought to you by TrinityBridge – trinitybridge.com – and features James Tulloch, Senior Investment Specialist, in conversation with Giles Parkinson, Head of Equities.We’ve created this podcast to set out possible approaches. Please do not view it as financial advice, or its content as investment recommendations. Just because an investment or an investment strategy has performed well in the past, it does not mean it will continue to do so. Our predictions are based on information that is currently available, however events and markets can and do change rapidly. 

This month, host James Tulloch is joined by Giles and special guest Isabella Champion-Sinclair, Responsible Investment Analyst, for a wide-ranging discussion on the key themes shaping markets and sustainability as we close out the year.  Our experts discuss continued UK Autumn Budget fallout, monetary policy shifts, market movers such as Nvidia and the AI bubble debate, Japanese yen volatility and a special look at the outcomes – or lack thereof – from COP30 in Brazil.  Listen now for insightful perspectives on macroeconomics, markets and sustainability trends that matter for investors heading into 2026.   This podcast is brought to you by TrinityBridge – trinitybridge.com – and features James Tulloch, Senior Investment Specialist, in conversation with Giles Parkinson, Head of Equities and Isabella Champion-Sinclair, Responsible Investment Analyst.We’ve created this podcast to set out possible approaches. Please do not view it as financial advice, or its content as investment recommendations. Just because an investment or an investment strategy has performed well in the past, it does not mean it will continue to do so. Our predictions are based on information that is currently available, however events and markets can and do change rapidly. 

This month, James and Giles are joined by Jon Kirk as they dive into the big themes that shaped markets in October.Giles and James discuss the easing tensions surrounding US-China trade talks (01:25), AI headlines after the US corporate earnings season (02:50) and Nvidia’s incredible $5trn valuation.Our experts unpack the Fed’s hawkish rate cut and what it means for inflation (04:19), Gold’s sharp pullback after record highs (05:50) and the UK’s steady-but-muted outlook - with modest growth and persistent productivity challenges (7:28).  Jon and James explore the growing concerns in private markets as loan failures put credit quality under the spotlight (11:19). Packed with insight and perspective, this episode asks the question: are we riding a sustainable wave of growth or are cracks starting to show? This podcast is brought to you by TrinityBridge – trinitybridge.com – and features James Tulloch, Senior Investment Specialist, in conversation with Giles Parkinson, Head of Equities and Jon Kirk, Senior Equity Analyst.We’ve created this podcast to set out possible approaches. Please do not view it as financial advice, or its content as investment recommendations. Just because an investment or an investment strategy has performed well in the past, it does not mean it will continue to do so. Our predictions are based on information that is currently available, however events and markets can and do change rapidly. 

In this audio segment from our recent Insight Matters publication, our experts examine recent shifts in European defence spending, considering the macroeconomic and market implications of this evolving landscape and what it could mean for the future of the sector.Read the full report here: Insight Matters report, Autumn 2025 | TrinityBridgeThis podcast is brought to you by TrinityBridge – trinitybridge.com – and features James Tulloch, Senior Investment Specialist, in conversation with Ben Butcher, Equity Analyst.     We’ve created this podcast to set out possible approaches. Please do not view it as financial advice, or its content as investment recommendations. Just because an investment or an investment strategy has performed well in the past, does not mean it will continue to do so. Our predictions are based on information that is currently available, however events and markets can and do change rapidly. 

This month, James and Giles are joined by guest Alejandro Velez for a wide-ranging discussion on the macro and market forces shaping investor sentiment. They explore the impact of the US government shutdown, the UK’s upcoming Autumn Budget and France’s deepening fiscal crisis. Giles shares insights on the Fed’s latest rate cut and the stagflationary signals emerging in the US economy, while Alejandro dives into the growing role of Stablecoins in financial markets following the GENIUS Act. Our experts also discuss gold’s record-breaking rally past $4,000, the implications of central bank buying, and the risks of circular financing as Big Tech invests heavily in its own AI clients. Packed with perspective on traditional and digital finance, this episode offers a timely look at the evolving investment landscape.This podcast is brought to you by TrinityBridge – trinitybridge.com – and features James Tulloch, Senior Investment Specialist, in conversation with Giles Parkinson, Head of Equities and Alejandro Velez, Senior Equity Analyst.We’ve created this podcast to set out possible approaches. Please do not view it as financial advice, or its content as investment recommendations. Just because an investment or an investment strategy has performed well in the past, it does not mean it will continue to do so. Our predictions are based on information that is currently available, however events and markets can and do change rapidly. 

This month, Tony is joined by Giles and Roohi for a wide-ranging discussion on the economic and market developments shaping investor sentiment. They explore the potential impact of the upcoming Federal Reserve decision, the legal uncertainty surrounding US tariffs (1:40) and the implications of rising government bond yields 19:45). Our experts also discuss NVIDIA’s (14:55) recent earnings and what they might reveal about the monetisation of AI, as well as the resilience of equity markets amid ongoing macroeconomic challenges. Roohi provides valuable insights into consumer behaviour (5:50) across income cohorts and regions, highlighting areas of strength and concern from the US to Latin America, Europe and India. This podcast is brought to you by TrinityBridge – trinitybridge.com – and features Tony Whincup, Head of Investment Specialists in conversation with Giles Parkinson, Head of Equities and Roohi Siddiqui, Head of Equity Research.We’ve created this podcast to set out possible approaches. Please do not view it as financial advice, or its content as investment recommendations. Just because an investment or an investment strategy has performed well in the past, it does not mean it will continue to do so. Our predictions are based on information that is currently available, however events and markets can and do change rapidly. 

In this episode, James and Giles take a closer look at the key market moments from July - starting with the latest wave of global trade tariffs (1:33). With President Trump’s 1 August deadline now behind us, over 90 countries are facing higher tariffs… yet markets are still pushing higher. So, have we moved past peak-tariff uncertainty?  Our experts also dig into the US economy, where tensions between President Trump and Fed Chair Jerome Powell continue to bubble (7:15). With fresh GDP and labour data backing calls for looser monetary policy, could the Fed be falling behind the curve? And what impact might Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” have on the growing budget deficit? (10:50)  Back in the UK, we saw a mixed picture in July (12:05). Slowing manufacturing is weighing on growth, but strong earnings have helped lift equities. James and Giles explore how inflation, jobs data and rising debt costs are shaping policy outlook. Plus, they reflect on Rachel Reeves’ recent Mansion House speech and what it didn’t reveal (15:05). This podcast is brought to you by TrinityBridge – trinitybridge.com – and features James Tulloch, Senior Investment Specialist, in conversation with Giles Parkinson, Head of Equities.    We’ve created this podcast to set out possible approaches. Please do not view it as financial advice, or its content as investment recommendations. Just because an investment or an investment strategy has performed well in the past, does not mean it will continue to do so. Our predictions are based on information that is currently available, however events and markets can and do change rapidly. 

This month, James and Giles discuss global equity trends for June which delivered some surprises considering recent geopolitical tensions and tariff uncertainty (1:10). Our experts consider potential rate cuts from the Fed later this year, after we saw subdued inflation and a weakening dollar in the US in June (2:30).  James and Giles shift their focus to the impact – or lack thereof – of a turbulent Middle East upon global markets (5:06). Markets largely shrugged off the brief Israel-Iran conflict we saw in June, with oil prices spiking temporarily but stabilising following a ceasefire brokered by the US.  Looking at home shores, we dive into the UK government’s Spending Review which revealed modest increases for health, education and defence, but cuts elsewhere (6:55) and look ahead to what might happen in the Autumn budget later this year. Finally, Jon and James discuss the growing interest in private market assets and explore historical performance, growing accessibility for investors, and the impact of changing market conditions on this sector (9:50).  This podcast is brought to you by TrinityBridge – trinitybridge.com – and features James Tulloch, Senior Investment Specialist, in conversation with Giles Parkinson, Head of Equities and special guest, Senior Equity Analyst, Jon Kirk.    We’ve created this podcast to set out possible approaches. Please do not view it as financial advice, or its content as investment recommendations. Just because an investment or an investment strategy has performed well in the past, does not mean it will continue to do so. Our predictions are based on information that is currently available, however events and markets can and do change rapidly. 

In the first episode of this series, we dive deeper into the research and predictions explored in our Shifting Demographics report. Professor Sarah Harper CBE, Director of the Oxford Institute of Population Ageing and Charlie Willans, report co-author and Head of Responsible Investment, discuss the trends in population ageing across the world, the opportunities it creates in emerging economies and the risks for China, as well as the implications for labour supply and climate change.   Professor Harper is an industry leading expert on demography and gerontology. Her highly regarded book, How Population Change Will Transform Our World, explores how fertility rates and age structures of populations in different regions of the world are likely to affect societies, economies and the environment in the future. This podcast is brought to you by TrinityBridge – trinitybridge.com. 

In this audio segment from our recent Insight Matters publication, our experts explore the new frontier of the weight loss industry. Read the full report here: Insight Matters report, Spring 2025 | TrinityBridge The obesity drugs sector, forecast to be worth somewhere in the region of $150-200bn per year by 2035, has garnered an ever-increasing amount of attention in recent years. And as our understanding of the link between obesity and other health conditions has increased, so too has the demand for treatment using these drugs. James Tulloch met with Jon Kirk to assess this fascinating and fast-evolving area and discuss how both the growing demand and the ongoing evolution of these drugs might shape the market in the future. This podcast is brought to you by TrinityBridge – trinitybridge.com – and features James Tulloch, Senior Investment Specialist, in conversation with Jon Kirk, Senior Equity Analyst.     We’ve created this podcast to set out possible approaches. Please do not view it as financial advice, or its content as investment recommendations. Just because an investment or an investment strategy has performed well in the past, does not mean it will continue to do so. Our predictions are based on information that is currently available, however events and markets can and do change rapidly. 

This month, James and Giles dive into market events we saw over May (1:22). In the US equity markets extended their recovery from April’s lows and we saw easing trade tensions post Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day”. They also discuss the positive market reaction we’ve seen post the US Court of International Trade striking down most of Donald Trump’s sweeping trade tariffs (1:54).  James and Giles turn their attention to in the UK and explore the deals on trade and relations (12:35) which brokered with India, the US and the European Union – termed a “Brexit reset” – in May, and our experts explore last month’s much anticipated interest rate cut from the Bank of England (15:50). Finally, our special guest Sam talks James through key market themes and developments we’ve seen within the UK and the UK Smaller Companies Alternative Investment Market (17:12).This podcast is brought to you by TrinityBridge – trinitybridge.com – and features James Tulloch, Senior Investment Specialist, in conversation with Giles Parkinson, Head of Equities and special guest, Senior Investment Director, Sam Barton.    We’ve created this podcast to set out possible approaches. Please do not view it as financial advice, or its content as investment recommendations. Just because an investment or an investment strategy has performed well in the past, does not mean it will continue to do so. Our predictions are based on information that is currently available, however events and markets can and do change rapidly. 

Our experts dive into the topic that is currently on everyone’s mind – Trump’s tariffs – and consider the aftermath of the global market reaction which we saw in April (02:10). James and Giles discuss US currency reaction (07:16) to the announcements and the potential impact on global economic growth we may see into the future.   Roohi and James (14:20) explore recent consumer trends in sectors like the luxury goods market (17:49) against a market backdrop dominated by the uncertainty of US tariff announcements. We also look at changing consumption trends we are seeing in the beverage alcohol industry (19:42) and the impact this might have on beverage alcohol companies into the future.                       This podcast is brought to you by TrinityBridge – trinitybridge.com – and features James Tulloch, Senior Investment Specialist, in conversation with Giles Parkinson, Head of Equities and special guest, Head of Equity Research, Roohi Siddiqui.    We’ve created this podcast to set out possible approaches. Please do not view it as financial advice, or its content as investment recommendations. Just because an investment or an investment strategy has performed well in the past, does not mean it will continue to do so. Our predictions are based on information that is currently available, however events and markets can and do change rapidly. 

This month, Tony and Giles consider President Trump’s tariff announcement out of the US, and discuss the fallout from so called ‘Liberation Day’ (01:37). Our experts go beyond the headlines and consider the market reaction to this geopolitical news both globally and here at home (05:45).   Valeria and Tony discuss recent trends in open-source generative AI and what the arrival of DeepSeek on the scene might mean for the industry. We consider how the adoption and acceleration of this technology may affect markets and geopolitics in the short and long term (14:10).  This podcast is brought to you by TrinityBridge – trinitybridge.com – and features Tony Whincup, Head of Investment Specialists, in conversation with Giles Parkinson, Head of Equities and special guest, Deputy Head of Equity Research, Valeria Moore.    We’ve created this podcast to set out possible approaches. Please do not view it as financial advice, or its content as investment recommendations. Just because an investment or an investment strategy has performed well in the past, does not mean it will continue to do so. Our predictions are based on information that is currently available, however events and markets can and do change rapidly. 

In this episode, James and Giles discuss global equity markets, the uncertain path of tax, spending and tariff policies in the US, and the inflation and growth implications of these. They also consider the Trump Administration’s recent budget plan for tax cuts and spending that we saw towards the end of February.  Our experts also explore the apparent trends of protectionism and economic nationalism, and how they might be affecting growth forecasts. James and special guest Matthew discuss and the current the landscape for income investing, and how it may be affected by cyclical interest rate trends.  This podcast is brought to you by TrinityBridge – trinitybridge.com – and features James Tulloch, Senior Investment Specialist, in conversation with Giles Parkinson, Head of Equities and special guest, Head of Collectives, Matthew Stanesby.    We’ve created this podcast to set out possible approaches. Please do not view it as financial advice, or its content as investment recommendations. Just because an investment or an investment strategy has performed well in the past, does not mean it will continue to do so. Our predictions are based on information that is currently available, however events and markets can and do change rapidly. 

In this episode, James and Giles discuss the public release of new AI chatbot app, DeepSeek and the dramatic effect we saw this have on US technology sector stocks in recent weeks.   James and special guest, Andrew, discuss recent local and global market impacts on UK Government Bond (or Gilt) markets.  Finally, our experts explore the aftermath of a second Trump Inauguration, including much anticipated trade tariffs, and how the UK Government is faring post a lukewarm market response to October’s Autumn Budget.   This podcast is brought to you by Close Brothers Asset Management – closebrothersam.com – and features James Tulloch, Senior Investment Specialist, in conversation with Giles Parkinson, Head of Equities with special guest, Andrew Metcalf, Head of Fixed Income.  We’ve created this podcast to set out possible approaches. Please do not view it as financial advice, or its content as investment recommendations. Just because an investment or an investment strategy has performed well in the past, does not mean it will continue to do so. Our predictions are based on information that is currently available, however events and markets can and do change rapidly. 

In our first episode of 2025, our experts summarise market themes and the prevailing macroeconomic backdrop we saw in 2024 and look ahead to what might be in store for 2025.    James and Giles also discuss the latest global interest rate news, including December rate cuts made by the US Federal Reserve, the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee’s most recent meeting and the European Central Bank interest rate cut of last month.    Finally, we also explore the proposed EU-Mercosur free trade agreement between the EU and a group of South American countries.   This podcast is brought to you by Close Brothers Asset Management – closebrothersam.com – and features James Tulloch, Senior Investment Specialist, in conversation with Giles Parkinson, Head of Equities. We’ve created this podcast to set out possible approaches. Please do not view it as financial advice, or its content as investment recommendations. Just because an investment or an investment strategy has performed well in the past, does not mean it will continue to do so. Our predictions are based on information that is currently available, however events and markets can and do change rapidly. 

In our last episode for 2024, our experts discuss the formation of the new US government, as President-elect Trump begins to assemble his top table and the latest in US economic data. Back across the pond, we reflect on recent Bank of England rate cuts plus GDP and inflation prints we’ve seen post October’s Autumn Budget. We turn our attention globally to November’s COP 29 and hear our special guest, Responsible Investment Analyst, Isabella Champion-Sinclair, talk through her key takeaways from this most recent climate change conference. Finally, James and Giles reflect on the year that was 2024 and look ahead to 2025. This podcast is brought to you by Close Brothers Asset Management – closebrothersam.com – and features James Tulloch, Senior Investment Specialist, in conversation with Giles Parkinson, Head of Equities. We are also pleased to feature special guest, Isabella Champion-Sinclair, Responsible Investment Analyst. We’ve created this podcast to set out possible approaches. Please do not view it as financial advice, or its content as investment recommendations. Just because an investment or an investment strategy has performed well in the past, does not mean it will continue to do so. Our predictions are based on information that is currently available, however events and markets can and do change rapidly. 

In this US Election special episode of Insight Talks, our experts go beyond the headlines and reflect on this fast-moving news event. At the time of recording, the Republican Party have retaken control of the US Senate, with the Democrats losing the majority vote.  James, Isabel and Giles discuss this result and key policy areas to watch under a Trump presidency, such as tariffs, immigration and more. This podcast is brought to you by Close Brothers Asset Management – closebrothersam.com – and features James Tulloch, Senior Investment Specialist, in conversation with Isabel Albarran, Investment Officer and Giles Parkinson, Head of Equities. We’ve created this podcast to set out possible approaches. Please do not view it as financial advice, or its content as investment recommendations. Just because an investment or an investment strategy has performed well in the past, does not mean it will continue to do so. Our predictions are based on information that is currently available, however events and markets can and do change rapidly.

In this episode of Insight Talks, our experts reflect on UK news flow over the last month, including the most recent Bank of England meeting, various economic data releases and the looming Autumn Budget which has been grabbing a lot of column inches in recent weeks. James, Isabel and Giles discuss the start of the Federal Reserve’s rate cutting cycle in the US, plus the ongoing malaise in the Chinese economy including policymakers’ recent stimulus package announcement. We then consider the ongoing and escalating conflict in the Middle East and touch on the latest developments in the US presidential race. This podcast is brought to you by Close Brothers Asset Management – closebrothersam.com – and features James Tulloch, Senior Investment Specialist, in conversation with Isabel Albarran, Investment Officer and special guest Giles Parkinson, Head of Equities.  We’ve created this podcast to set out possible approaches. Please do not view it as financial advice, or its content as investment recommendations. Just because an investment or an investment strategy has performed well in the past, does not mean it will continue to do so. Our predictions are based on information that is currently available, however events and markets can and do change rapidly.

In this episode of Insight Talks, Isabel and James discuss global markets and recent market volatility we’ve experienced over the summer. James and special guest Giles take a deep dive on this recent volatility, talk through the potential reasons behind it, and the current outlook for global equity markets.  Our experts go on to discuss US economic data, the latest Jackson Hole gathering and recent developments in the US Presidential race.  James and Isabel then turn their attention to the UK, looking ahead to the next Bank of England meeting and the upcoming Autumn Budget, due at the end of October. This podcast is brought to you by Close Brothers Asset Management – closebrothersam.com – and features James Tulloch, Senior Investment Specialist, in conversation with Isabel Albarran, Investment Officer and special guest Giles Parkinson, Head of Equities.  We’ve created this podcast to set out possible approaches. Please do not view it as financial advice, or its content as investment recommendations. Just because an investment or an investment strategy has performed well in the past, does not mean it will continue to do so. Our predictions are based on information that is currently available, however events and markets can and do change rapidly.

In this episode of Insight Talks, Isabel and James discuss central bank activity, including the latest Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee and US Federal Reserve meetings.  Our experts talk through the recent major developments in the US presidential race and the latest goings on in Westminster, including Chancellor Rachel Reeves' statement to parliament last week.  We also touch on the month in markets, the latest on Bank of Japan and recent key policy meetings in China.  This podcast is brought to you by Close Brothers Asset Management – closebrothersam.com – and features James Tulloch, Senior Investment Specialist, in conversation with Isabel Albarran, Investment Officer. We’ve created this podcast to set out possible approaches. Please do not view it as financial advice, or its content as investment recommendations. Just because an investment or an investment strategy has performed well in the past, does not mean it will continue to do so. Our predictions are based on information that is currently available, however events and markets can and do change rapidly.

In this edition of Insight Talks, Isabel and James briefly wrap up the aftermath of the UK election results, dive into the latest in French and US election news and think about the potential market impacts. Our experts discuss the latest US payroll and inflation data and what the implications may be, as well as the Bank of England’s most recent decision and expectations for the forthcoming August meeting. Finally, as we move through to the end of the second quarter of this year we explore what has characterised markets over the past three months. This podcast is brought to you by Close Brothers Asset Management – closebrothersam.com – and features James Tulloch, Senior Investment Specialist, in conversation with Isabel Albarran, Investment Officer. We’ve created this podcast to set out possible approaches. Please do not view it as financial advice, or its content as investment recommendations. Just because an investment or an investment strategy has performed well in the past, does not mean it will continue to do so. Our predictions are based on information that is currently available, however events and markets can and do change rapidly.

In this election special episode of Insight Talks, we explore the results of the UK General Election and what a change in the governing party – the first in over 14 years - will mean for the economy. Isabel and James talk through the significance of Labour’s historic landslide win and consider the main question on everyone’s lips right now - how has the market reacted and what is the impact on asset markets?   Our experts also discuss what exactly this governmental change might mean for policy across the spectrum and look at the timeline of upcoming key dates to watch for. In the spirit of our election special, Isabel and James also check in on forthcoming elections in other parts of the world, namely the complexities of the French Elections and the recent US electoral debates across the pond.  This podcast is brought to you by Close Brothers Asset Management – closebrothersam.com – and features James Tulloch, Senior Investment Specialist, in conversation with Isabel Albarran, Investment Officer. We’ve created this podcast to set out possible approaches. Please do not view it as financial advice, or its content as investment recommendations. Just because an investment or an investment strategy has performed well in the past, does not mean it will continue to do so. Our predictions are based on information that is currently available, however events and markets can and do change rapidly. 

In this latest edition of our Insight Talks podcast, we explore the recent surprise UK election announcement and try to make sense of why Rishi Sunak decided to call this next election several months earlier than expected.  Turning their attention across the Atlantic, our experts discuss the upcoming US election, Donald Trump's recent criminal conviction and July's sentencing hearing, and how this may impact his chance of re-election in November. Finally, James and Isabel talk through recent central banks activity, including last week’s CPI report here in the UK, rate cuts from the European Central Bank last week and May’s Federal Open Market Committee  meeting in the US.  This podcast is brought to you by Close Brothers Asset Management – closebrothersam.com – and features James Tulloch, Senior Investment Specialist, in conversation with Isabel Albarran, Investment Officer. We’ve created this podcast to set out possible approaches. Please do not view it as financial advice, or its content as investment recommendations. Just because an investment or an investment strategy has performed well in the past, does not mean it will continue to do so. Our predictions are based on information that is currently available, however events and markets can and do change rapidly. 

In this episode we explore the outcomes from the latest Federal Open Market Committee meeting and how the FED has reacted to the continued uptick in inflation that has been reported so far this year.  Our experts discuss corporate earnings season, take a closer look at how the Magnificent 7 companies are faring and discuss UK interest rates, inflation data and house prices. Finally, James, Robert and Isabel check back in with the Bank of Japan after last month’s interest rates announcement and touch on current geopolitical issues and the implications of ongoing tensions in the Middle East.   This podcast is brought to you by Close Brothers Asset Management – closebrothersam.com – and features James Tulloch, Senior Investment Specialist, in conversation with Robert Alster, Chief Investment Officer and Isabel Albarran, Investment Officer. We’ve created this podcast to set out possible approaches. Please do not view it as financial advice, or its content as investment recommendations. Just because an investment or an investment strategy has performed well in the past, does not mean it will continue to do so. Our predictions are based on information that is currently available, however events and markets can and do change rapidly.

In this episode our hosts James, Isabel and Robert explore what made March such a bumper period for central bank activity in the US, Europe and the UK. They also take a close look at the after effects of the Bank of Japan’s recent rate hike and what this might mean for markets. The team turn their attention to global equity markets and the strengthening we’ve seen in certain asset classes. They discuss recently buoyed equity indices, potential reasons for record high gold prices and Bitcoin’s notable price appreciation in recent weeks. Finally, our experts focus in on two US tech companies that have been in the headlines for distinctly opposite reasons this month, Apple and Intel.  This podcast is brought to you by Close Brothers Asset Management – www.closebrothersam.com – and features James Tulloch, Senior Investment Specialist, in conversation with Robert Alster, Chief Investment Officer and Isabel Albarran, Investment Officer. We’ve created this podcast to set out possible approaches. Please do not view it as financial advice, or its content as investment recommendations. Just because an investment or an investment strategy has performed well in the past, does not mean it will continue to do so. Our predictions are based on information that is currently available, however events and markets can and do change rapidly.

Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia and Tesla comprise the group coined the 'Magnificent 7'. The performance of this group of large, tech oriented US stocks has been a major theme for markets in recent years.  In this segment from our latest Investor Insights, James Tulloch, Senior Investment Specialist and Valeria Moore, CBAM's Deputy Head of Equity Research explore the significance of this group of stocks on markets and what exactly makes them so magnificent.  This podcast is brought to you by Close Brothers Asset Management – www.closebrothersam.com We’ve created this podcast to set out possible approaches. Please do not view it as financial advice, or its content as investment recommendations. Just because an investment or an investment strategy has performed well in the past, does not mean it will continue to do so. Our predictions are based on information that is currently available, however events and markets can and do change rapidly.

In this episode Tony, Isabel and Robert turn their focus to the UK. They explore what is currently happening in the UK economy (5:00), what the Bank of England is focused on and what might move interest rates (7:43).Our experts also discuss current trends in UK bond and equity markets and the theme of de-equitisation (11:30).And we dive into what prompted the theme of this month’s edition - the virtues of the US market and why it so often captures our attention (1:50).This podcast is brought to you by Close Brothers Asset Management – www.closebrothersam.com – and features Tony Whincup, Head of Investment Specialists in conversation with Robert Alster, Chief Investment Officer and Isabel Albarran, Investment Officer.We’ve created this podcast to set out possible approaches. Please do not view it as financial advice, or its content as investment recommendations. Just because an investment or an investment strategy has performed well in the past, does not mean it will continue to do so.  Our predictions are based on information that is currently available, however events and markets can and do change rapidly.

In this episode Tony, Isabel and Robert dive into the latest in central banks, particularly the Bank of England’s recent meeting and the likelihood of rate cuts and changes in interest rates (1:35).  Plus, what’s happening in China right now? Our experts explore whether a cut to the reserve ratio requirement earlier this month speaks to a broader malaise in the economy (11:08). And, the team discuss the upcoming US election, why Biden is behind in recent polling and key election risks to watch (15:30).  This podcast is brought to you by Close Brothers Asset Management – www.closebrothersam.com – and features Tony Whincup, Head of Investment Specialists in conversation with Robert Alster, Chief Investment Officer and Isabel Albarran, Investment Officer. We’ve created this podcast to set out possible approaches. Please do not view it as financial advice, or its content as investment recommendations. Just because an investment or an investment strategy has performed well in the past, does not mean it will continue to do so. Our predictions are based on information that is currently available, however events and markets can and do change rapidly.

In our first episode of 2024 we hear from Head of Investment Specialists, Tony Whincup, speaking with Chief Investment Officer, Robert Alster, and Investment Officer, Isabel Albarran.In this episode they discuss:• 2023 in review: how did our 2023 predictions do? (1:20)• 2024 outlook: what will drive markets this year? (11:00)• Plus, risks in the Red Sea (16:42), a year of elections (25:55):and the outlook for earnings (20:55)This podcast is brought to you by Close Brothers Asset Management – www.closebrothersam.com  - and features Tony Whincup, Head of Investment Specialists in conversation with Robert Alster, Chief Investment Officer and Isabel Albarran, Investment Officer. We’ve created this podcast to set out possible approaches. Please do not view it as financial advice, or its content as investment recommendations. Just because an investment or an investment strategy has performed well in the past, does not mean it will continue to do so. Our predictions are based on information that is currently available, however events and markets can and do change rapidly.

In our latest podcast we hear from Senior Investment Specialist, Tom Santa-Olalla, speaking with Chief Investment Officer, Robert Alster, and Investment Officer, Isabel Albarran. In this episode they discuss:What were the key factors affecting markets looking back on 2023What are the key considerations looking forward to 2024When and how rate cuts may impact marketsAre the upcoming UK and US elections likely to impact marketsThis podcast is brought to you by Close Brothers Asset Management – www.closebrothersam.com We’ve created this podcast to set out possible approaches. Please do not view it as financial advice, or its content as investment recommendations. Just because an investment or an investment strategy has performed well in the past, does not mean it will continue to do so. Our predictions are based on information that is currently available, however events and markets can and do change rapidly.

In our latest podcast we hear from Senior Investment Specialist, Tom Santa-Olalla, speaking with Chief Investment Officer, Robert Alster, and Investment Officer, Isabel Albarran. In this episode they discuss:Why US equity markets have pulled back into correction territoryThe potential global economic implications of regional conflictsWhether earnings season has had an effect on equity marketsIf slower sales growth and interest rate cuts are the canary in the coal mineThe take away from central banks’ recent announcementsThis podcast is brought to you by Close Brothers Asset Management – www.closebrothersam.com We’ve created this podcast to set out possible approaches. Please do not view it as financial advice, or its content as investment recommendations. Just because an investment or an investment strategy has performed well in the past, does not mean it will continue to do so. Our predictions are based on information that is currently available, however events and markets can and do change rapidly.

In our latest podcast we hear from Senior Investment Specialist, Tom Santa-Olalla, speaking with Chief Investment Officer, Robert Alster, and Investment Officer, Isabel Albarran. In this episode they discuss:Interest rates and inflationThe Bank of England and the Federal Reserve have left interest rates unchanged. Are we at the peak of the interest rate hike cycle and what happens next?  Will the rising oil prices result in higher inflation?The reaction of equity markets - growth expectations are improvingThe investment implications on equities, bonds and the alternatives sectorUK net zero policy changesThe key changes to the UK net zero policyThe implications for businesses, such as car manufacturersThis podcast is brought to you by Close Brothers Asset Management – www.closebrothersam.com We’ve created this podcast to set out possible approaches. Please do not view it as financial advice, or its content as investment recommendations. Just because an investment or an investment strategy has performed well in the past, does not mean it will continue to do so. Our predictions are based on information that is currently available, however events and markets can and do change rapidly.

In our latest podcast we hear from Senior Investment Specialist, Tom Santa-Olalla, speaking with Chief Investment Officer, Robert Alster, and Investment Officer, Isabel Albarran. In this episode they explore:Contraction of corporate earnings and share price reactionsSector performance and the impact of Artificial Intelligence and tech on marketsInterest rate hikesEasing of the labour market in the US and strong wage growth in the UKChina’s recovery and developmentsThis podcast is brought to you by Close Brothers Asset Management – www.closebrothersam.com We’ve created this podcast to set out possible approaches. Please do not view it as financial advice, or its content as investment recommendations. Just because an investment or an investment strategy has performed well in the past, does not mean it will continue to do so. Our predictions are based on information that is currently available, however events and markets can and do change rapidly.

Hear our experts discuss the market outlook for investors in our latest #podcast episode. Senior Investment Specialist, Tom Santa-Olalla, explores current market themes with our Chief Investment Officer, Robert Alster and Investment Officer, Isabel Albarran.This podcast is brought to you by Close Brothers Asset Management – www.closebrothersam.com We’ve created this podcast to set out possible approaches. Please do not view it as financial advice, or its content as investment recommendations. Just because an investment or an investment strategy has performed well in the past, does not mean it will continue to do so. Our predictions are based on information that is currently available, however events and markets can and do change rapidly.

Hear our experts discuss the market outlook for investors in our latest podcast episode. Senior Investment Specialist, Tom Santa-Olalla, explores current market themes with our Chief Investment Officer, Robert Alster and Investment Officer, Isabel Albarran.This podcast is brought to you by Close Brothers Asset Management – www.closebrothersam.com We’ve created this podcast to set out possible approaches. Please do not view it as financial advice, or its content as investment recommendations. Just because an investment or an investment strategy has performed well in the past, does not mean it will continue to do so. Our predictions are based on information that is currently available, however events and markets can and do change rapidly.

In our latest podcast we hear from Senior Investment Specialist, Tom Santa-Olalla, speaking with Chief Investment Officer, Robert Alster, and Investment Officer, Isabel Albarran. In this episode they explore:Recent purchasing managers index readings and what they are telling us about the health of the economyImproved Chinese GDPThe surprisingly high UK Inflation printInvestment implications from an asset allocation perspectiveThis podcast is brought to you by Close Brothers Asset Management – www.closebrothersam.com We’ve created this podcast to set out possible approaches. Please do not view it as financial advice, or its content as investment recommendations. Just because an investment or an investment strategy has performed well in the past, does not mean it will continue to do so. Our predictions are based on information that is currently available, however events and markets can and do change rapidly.

In our latest podcast we hear from Senior Investment Specialist, Tom Santa-Olalla, speaking with Chief Investment Officer, Robert Alster, and Investment Officer, Isabel Albarran. In this episode they explore:What’s been happening in the banking sector recentlyThe broader investment implications of recent volatility in banking stocks and bondsFurther interest rate rises and what has caused the uptick in UK inflationThis podcast is brought to you by Close Brothers Asset Management – www.closebrothersam.comWe’ve created this podcast to set out possible approaches. Please do not view it as financial advice, or its content as investment recommendations. Just because an investment or an investment strategy has performed well in the past, does not mean it will continue to do so. Our predictions are based on information that is currently available, however events and markets can and do change rapidly.

Hear our experts discuss the market outlook for investors in our latest podcast episode. Senior Investment Specialist, Tom Santa-Olalla, explores current market themes with our Chief Investment Officer, Robert Alster and Investment Officer, Isabel Albarran.This podcast is brought to you by Close Brothers Asset Management – www.closebrothersam.com We’ve created this podcast to set out possible approaches. Please do not view it as financial advice, or its content as investment recommendations. Just because an investment or an investment strategy has performed well in the past, does not mean it will continue to do so. Our predictions are based on information that is currently available, however events and markets can and do change rapidly.

In this first episode we hear Head of Investment Specialists Tony Whincup quizzing Chief Investment Officer Robert Alster and Investment Officer Isabel Albarran on their predictions for 2023 and what investors can expect to see over the next 12 months…..Is a recession likely in the UK, Europe and the US?How will the ongoing cost of living crisis impact consumer behaviour in 2023?Are we starting to see the green shoots of recovery in the energy market?Will China’s re-opening boost global growth?This podcast is brought to you by Close Brothers Asset Management – www.closebrothersam.comWe’ve created this podcast to set out possible approaches. Please do not view it as financial advice, or its content as investment recommendations. Just because an investment or an investment strategy has performed well in the past, does not mean it will continue to do so. Our predictions are based on information that is currently available, however events and markets can and do change rapidly.