Episodes
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 improving
The investment implications on equities, bonds and the alternatives sector
UK net zero policy changesThe key changes to the UK net zero policy
The implications for businesses, such as car manufacturers
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.
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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.
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