Standard Chartered’s Eric Robertsen, Global Head of Research and Chief Strategist and Madhur Jha, Head of Thematic Research examine financial markets at the midpoint of the year, including the impact of the upcoming tariff deadline, geopolitical uncertainty, oil price volatility, Fed policy and inflation. They also identify key areas to focus on for the rest ... Show More
Jun 25
Macro Freestyle – Looking beyond the Middle East conflict
Standard Chartered’s Eric Robertsen, Global Head of Research and Chief Strategist, and Madhur Jha, Head of Thematic Research, unpack what the recent Middle East de-escalation could mean for financial markets, the global economy, supply chains, commodities, and central bank policy ... Show More
21m 26s
May 25
Macro Freestyle – Can emerging markets weather the oil shock?
Standard Chartered’s Eric Robertsen, Global Head of Research and Chief Strategist, and Madhur Jha, Head of Thematic Research, examine how EM economies are positioned to withstand the current oil shock. They look at relative economic resilience and policy responses, as well as the ... Show More
20m 24s
Apr 23
Macro Freestyle – The changing global outlook
Standard Chartered’s Eric Robertsen, Global Head of Research and Chief Strategist, and Madhur Jha, Head of Thematic Research, examine the gap between market expectations and macro realities for global growth and inflation. They also discuss the outlook for China’s economy, the Re ... Show More
23m 27s
Sep 2025
From geopolitics to rate cuts: What’s shaping commodities markets?
<p>In this episode, Greg Shearer, head of Base and Precious Metals Research, is joined by Natasha Kaneva, head of Global Commodities Research. Together, they dive into the key factors currently shaping commodities markets — from the evolving geopolitical landscape to the interest ... Show More
20m 35s
Jun 2025
Mid-year outlook: diversify and hedge
Goldman Sachs’ Christian Mueller-Glissmann, head of asset allocation research in Goldman Sachs Research, and Alexandra Wilson-Elizondo, co-head and co-chief investment officer of the Multi-Asset Solutions business in Goldman Sachs Asset Management, examine the dynamics driving ma ... Show More
25m 49s
Aug 2024
Recession or slowdown? Navigating uncertainty
<p class="p1">Ben Thompson, Head of EMEA Leveraged Finance Capital Markets, hosts Jonathan Butler, Head of European Leveraged Finance and Co-Head of Global High Yield Strategy at PGIM Fixed Income, to unpack the global leveraged finance market. They discuss central bank policies, ... Show More
11m 40s
Jul 2024
182: 2024 Midyear Outlook: Waves of Transformation
<p>Vivek Paul, UK Chief Investment Strategist for the BlackRock Investment Institute joins host Oscar Pulido to discuss the rise of AI and its potential to deliver a productivity boom, the role of private markets in infrastructure, and how geopolitical dynamics are influencing in ... Show More
19m 56s
Jul 2025
Market Moves and Fiscal Fireworks
This episode unpacks the Q2 2025 rally, the impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and key sector shifts. Ray and Mark break down how fiscal policy, tech volatility, and upcoming data releases shape the market outlook. Expect clear insights, relevant examples, and expert conte ... Show More
6m 41s