Goldman Sachs Exchanges
466 episodes - English - Latest episode: 15 days ago - ★★★★ - 769 ratingsIn each episode of "Goldman Sachs Exchanges," people from the firm share their insights on developments shaping industries, markets and the global economy.
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The Outlook for Financial Services
December 13, 2022 05:00 - 22 minutesBanks are often seen as a bellwether for the economy—so what are they signaling about the outlook for the US? GS Research’s Richard Ramsden and Alex Blostein discuss in the latest episode of Exchanges at Goldman Sachs, also sharing the themes and sentiment they took away from the recent GS US Financial Services Conference.
Asset Allocation Outlook for 2023: Greater Diversification and Divergence
December 06, 2022 15:42 - 24 minutesMarket volatility, inflation and positive correlations across assets have put a question mark on the diversification benefits of multi-asset portfolios. In the latest episode of Exchanges at Goldman Sachs, Goldman Sachs Research’s Christian Mueller-Glissmann, who heads asset allocation research, breaks down what investors should keep in mind when building portfolios in 2023.
The Path to Net Zero: Managing the Transition
November 29, 2022 05:00 - 18 minutesRising concerns over climate change are spurring investments into clean energy to help bring the world closer to net zero. But where are we in that transition? And how is that path to decarbonization affecting investments in traditional oil and gas projects? In the latest episode of Exchanges at Goldman Sachs, Michele Della Vigna, head of natural resources research for Goldman Sachs in EMEA, explains the impact of higher fossil fuel prices on the low-carbon transition and the investment that ...
Central bank tightening: what could break?
November 22, 2022 05:00 - 24 minutesCentral banks’ aggressive policy tightening has raised concerns about what could break in a global financial system accustomed to low rates. In the latest Exchanges at Goldman Sachs, Goldman Sachs’ Allison Nathan speaks with Jeremy Stein, Professor at Harvard University and a former Federal Reserve Board Governor, and Vítor Constâncio, former vice president of the European Central Bank, about which financial stability risks are worth watching, whether policymakers have the tools to manage tho...
Europe’s Energy Crisis: End in sight or far from over?
November 15, 2022 15:52 - 24 minutesPlentiful natural gas supplies and mild weather across Europe are creating optimism that the continent may be able to avoid shortages and blackouts this winter. But is that optimism premature? In the latest episode of Exchanges at Goldman Sachs, Goldman Sachs Research’s Samantha Dart, a senior energy strategist who focuses on the natural gas markets, and Jari Stehn, our chief European economist, discuss the state of Europe’s energy crisis and its impact on the broader European economy.
Breaking Down the U.S. Midterm Elections: What’s Next for Policy, Markets and Economic Growth
November 10, 2022 15:23 - 27 minutesAs the voting continues from the U.S. midterm elections, the results so far indicate a status quo in country’s political divisions. But what does a divided Congress mean for policy, markets and economic growth? In the latest episode of Exchanges at Goldman Sachs, Goldman Sachs Research’s Alec Phillips and the Office of Government Affairs’ Joe Wall analyze the results of the U.S. midterm elections and the impact for policy and economic growth.
Amid Rising Inflation and Slowing Growth, How is the U.S. Consumer Faring?
November 08, 2022 05:00 - 22 minutesAs the holiday shopping season kicks off — against a backdrop of high inflation and slowing economic growth — will consumers continue to remain a bright spot in the U.S. economy? In the latest episode of Exchanges at Goldman Sachs, Goldman Sachs Research’s David Mericle, chief U.S. economist, Kate McShane, U.S. retail analyst, and Eric Sheridan, U.S. internet sector analyst, discuss the health of the consumer and the implications for economic growth.
Caught in a ‘Financial Vortex’: Why Retirement Expectations Often Fall Short of Reality
November 01, 2022 04:00 - 20 minutesAmid rising interest rates, high inflation, and market volatility, a challenging macroeconomic environment is throwing individuals’ retirement readiness off track. In the latest Exchanges at Goldman Sachs, Michael Moran, a senior pension strategist in Goldman Sachs’ Asset Management Division, explains how today's complex backdrop, as well as competing financial priorities, are affecting individual retirement plans. This episode is based on the latest findings from the team’s Retirement Survey...
Navigating Macro Headwinds: A Conversation With the Founders of Brex and Chief
October 25, 2022 04:00 - 22 minutesWhat’s top of mind for exceptional entrepreneurs? In the latest episode of Exchanges at Goldman Sachs, Goldman Sachs’ Kim Posnett, global head of Investment Banking Services, sat down with two company founders — Henrique Dubugras, co-founder and co-CEO at Brex and Carolyn Childers, co-founder and CEO at Chief — to discuss their founder journeys, how their businesses are adapting to a challenging macro environment, and what they are most optimistic about for their futures. The episode was reco...
China’s Congress: an inflection point?
October 18, 2022 18:37 - 25 minutesThe 20th Party Congress of the Chinese Communist Party, which kicked off on Sunday, promises to be one of the most significant events for China in modern history, not only because President Xi Jinping is widely expected to secure an unprecedented third term, but also because it comes amid the country’s slowest pace of growth in decades. So, whether the Congress marks an inflection point for economic policy is Top of Mind. In the latest episode of Exchanges at Goldman Sachs, Susan Shirk, chair...
Taking Stock: What’s Ahead for US Markets
October 11, 2022 11:39 - 16 minutesIt’s been a bleak year for the stock market which, despite some short-term rallies, is still firmly entrenched in bear market territory. So where do we go from here? In the latest episode of Exchanges at Goldman Sachs, David Kostin, chief U.S. equity strategist in Goldman Sachs Research, discusses the outlook for U.S. equities and the sectors and styles still working in today's environment.
Breaking Down the Dollar's Rise
October 04, 2022 04:00 - 19 minutesWhat’s behind the volatility in the currency markets—and how much higher can the dollar go? In the latest episode of Exchanges at Goldman Sachs, Kamakshya Trivedi, Head of Global Foreign Exchange, Interest Rates and Emerging Markets Strategy, discusses what a surging US dollar and falling currencies across markets from the UK and Japan to China and Europe mean for global growth.
Why Sustainability is a Fashion Staple
September 27, 2022 18:12 - 22 minutesOne of the fastest-growing sectors in the fashion and apparel industry has been the resale market, fueled by price and environmental concerns. So what are the opportunities and challenges for retailers and investors? And how will the macro challenges facing today’s consumers affect the sector? In the latest episode of Exchanges at Goldman Sachs, James Reinhart, CEO & Co-founder of thredUP, and Karen Levin, a managing director in Goldman Sachs’ Consumer Retail Group, discuss the rise of second...
Will Slaying Inflation Require Recession?
September 20, 2022 22:16 - 19 minutesIn the fight to combat high inflation, the Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank have embarked on aggressive tightening paths. But how much damage to economic growth will they ultimately have to inflict to win this fight? In the latest episode of Exchanges at Goldman Sachs, Jan Hatzius, Goldman Sachs’ chief economist and head of Goldman Sachs Research, and Olivier Blanchard, C. Fred Bergsten Senior Fellow at the Peterson Institute, debate whether the Fed can rebalance an overheated la...
Bear Market Bounce or Stock Market Bottom?
September 13, 2022 10:34 - 25 minutesHas the stock market hit bottom yet? Or are we seeing another false bottom? In the latest episode of Exchanges at Goldman Sachs, Peter Oppenheimer, Chief Global Equity Strategist and head of Macro Research in Europe, explains why the bear market in stocks isn’t over. Oppenheimer’s latest research, which analyzes the characteristics of bear markets over time, suggests that investors are likely to see further bumpy markets before a decisive trough is established.
How Inflation, Rates and Recession Are Reshaping the Real Estate Market
September 06, 2022 20:24 - 27 minutesWhile the real estate market has been a near sure-fire investment in recent years, rising rates, inflation and recession risks are reshaping the investment landscape. In the latest episode of Exchanges at Goldman Sachs, Jeff Fine, global head of Real Estate Client Solutions and Product Strategy, and Nora Creedon, an investor in our private Real Estate business in Goldman Sachs Asset Management, look at how the new macro realities are creating new risks and opportunities for investors.
Why We’re In a ‘Golden Age’ of Life Sciences Innovation
August 16, 2022 04:00 - 21 minutesThe business of life sciences came into sharp focus after the pandemic highlighted the effectiveness of mRNA vaccines in protecting people against COVID. But what exactly is life sciences and is the recent market weakness a threat to future innovation — or an opportunity? In the latest episode of Exchanges at Goldman Sachs, Amit Sinha, head of Life Sciences Investing in Goldman Sachs Asset Management, discusses the evolution of life sciences and how investors are approaching the risks and opp...
Food, Fuel, and the Cost-of-Living Crisis
August 09, 2022 04:00 - 31 minutesThe recent decline in commodity prices has provided a rare respite for central banks trying to rein in high inflation. But are the energy and food crises afflicting the world actually easing? In the latest episode of Exchanges at Goldman Sachs, commodity bull Jeff Currie, Goldman Sachs’ Global Head of Commodities Research, and commodity bear Gary Shilling, President of A. Gary Shilling & Co., debate whether the recent commodity price declines will prove temporary or more lasting while Meghan ...
Investing with Permira’s Tara Alhadeff
August 05, 2022 04:00 - 43 minutesIn this episode of Exchanges at Goldman Sachs: Great Investors, Tara Alhadeff, partner at Permira, talks with Alison Mass, chairman of Goldman Sachs’ Investment Banking Division, about investing in iconic brands like Doc Martens, Valentino and Golden Goose and the outlook for discretionary spending in times of volatility.
Asianomics in America: Contributions and Challenges
August 02, 2022 04:00 - 21 minutesThe Asian American community has seen marked success in education, income and innovation but remains underrepresented in managerial and executive positions, according to new research from Goldman Sachs Research. In the latest episode of Exchanges at Goldman Sachs, Goldman Sachs Research’s Hui Shan, Chief China Economist, and Daan Struyven, Senior Global Economist, discuss the contributions and challenges of the Asian communities in the U.S. and countries across the globe — and the role that p...
Investing with Forerunner’s Eurie Kim
July 29, 2022 04:00 - 50 minutesIn this episode of Exchanges at Goldman Sachs: Great Investors, Eurie Kim, Managing Partner at Forerunner Ventures, speaks with Goldman Sachs’ Katie Koch, Chief Investment Officer of Public Equity in Goldman Sachs Asset Management, about the evolution of direct-to-consumer businesses, her investment philosophy and the dislocation between private and public market valuations.
Small Business Owners Pivot from Challenges to Opportunities
July 26, 2022 04:00 - 27 minutesSmall businesses are the life blood of the U.S. economy and the backbone of local communities , but the current economic environment is proving especially challenging. At last week’s 10,000 Small Businesses Summit, more than 2,500 small businesses owners convened in Washington, D.C., to share their experiences and advocate for meaningful policy change. In the latest episode of Exchanges at Goldman Sachs, recorded at the summit, Asahi Pompey, president of Goldman Sachs Foundation, and Joe Wall...
Investing with Oaktree Capital Management’s Howard Marks
July 22, 2022 04:00 - 21 minutesIn this episode of Exchanges at Goldman Sachs: Great Investors, Howard Marks, Co-Chairman of Oaktree Capital Management, speaks with Goldman Sachs’ Katie Koch, Chief Investment Officer of Public Equity in Goldman Sachs Asset Management, about his investment philosophy, his views on market cycles and why investing is the “discipline of relative selection.”
How Companies are Navigating the Energy Transition
July 19, 2022 12:00 - 32 minutesFrom geopolitical tensions, surging gas prices and energy shortages, how are major companies dealing with the energy transition? In the latest episode of Exchanges at Goldman Sachs, Giulia Chierchia, Executive Vice President of Strategy, Sustainability & Ventures at bp, and Michele Della Vigna, head of Natural Resources Research in EMEA for Goldman Sachs Research, discuss the impact of geopolitical tensions on global energy supplies and how major corporations are navigating the energy transit...
Investing with The Carlyle Group’s Sandra Horbach
July 15, 2022 04:00 - 20 minutesIn this episode of Exchanges at Goldman Sachs: Great Investors, Sandra Horbach, co-head of US Buyout and Growth at The Carlyle Group, talks with Goldman Sachs’ Alison Mass, chairman of Goldman Sachs’ Investment Banking Division, about what it was like to be a trailblazer in the private equity space and the evolution of diversity in the industry.
The Boom in Private Credit
July 12, 2022 04:00 - 26 minutesOne of the fastest-growing areas within the private financial markets is private credit— where money managers, instead of banks, lend directly to companies. In the latest episode of Exchanges at Goldman Sachs, Lotfi Karoui, Goldman Sachs Research’s chief credit strategist and head of the credit research group, and James Reynolds, global co-head of Private Credit within Goldman Sachs Asset Management, discuss the growth in private credit and how a challenging macro environment is shaping the o...
Investing with KKR’s Tara Davies
July 08, 2022 04:00 - 18 minutesHow is one of the most senior dealmakers in Europe navigating inflationary pressures? In the latest episode of Exchanges at Goldman Sachs: Great Investors, Tara Davies, Partner, Global Head of Core Infrastructure and Co-head of European Infrastructure at KKR, talks with Goldman Sachs’ Alison Mass, Chairman of the Investment Banking Division, about the European infrastructure space and the inflation pass-through mechanic in infrastructure assets.
Goldman Sachs Chairman and CEO David Solomon on the Economy, Investing and Sustainability
July 05, 2022 04:00 - 21 minutesIn the latest episode of Exchanges at Goldman Sachs, Goldman Sachs Chairman and CEO David Solomon joined Valentijn van Nieuwenhuijzen, CIO of NN Investment Partners, in The Hague to discuss Goldman Sachs’ recent acquisition of NN IP, the economic environment and the challenges facing companies and investors. This episode is repurposed from NN IP’s recent Market Talk podcast “David Solomon on the economy, investing and sustainability.”
Investing with Norges Bank Investment Management’s Nicolai Tangen
July 01, 2022 04:00 - 23 minutesHow is the leader of the world’s largest sovereign wealth fund navigating slowing economic growth, rising inflation and geopolitical conflicts? In Exchanges at Goldman Sachs: Great Investors, we speak with the world’s most respected investors about their investing strategies, career trajectories and their outlook on markets and the economy. In the latest episode, Nicolai Tangen, Chief Executive Officer of Norges Bank Investment Management, talks with Goldman Sachs’ Katie Koch, Chief Investmen...
Cybersecurity Deals Surge Amid Rising Attacks
June 28, 2022 04:00 - 20 minutesThe scale and sophistication of cyberattacks are rising exponentially. But so are the levels of investment, innovation and corporate activity in the space. In the latest episode of Exchanges at Goldman Sachs, David Campbell, managing director in growth equity in Goldman Sachs Asset Management, and Marco Poletti, Goldman Sachs’ head of Cybersecurity Investment Banking, discuss the evolution of technology and the acceleration of investment and M&A activity within the space.
Investing with KKR’s Joe Bae
June 24, 2022 04:00 - 32 minutesInvestors are facing one of the most challenging backdrops in recent years amid slowing economic growth, rising inflation and geopolitical conflicts. In this special series, Exchanges at Goldman Sachs: Great Investors, we speak with the world’s most respected investors about their investing strategies, career trajectories, and their outlook on markets and the economy. In our most recent episode, Joe Bae, Co-CEO of KKR, talks with Goldman Sachs’ Alison Mass, Chairman of the Investment Banking ...
Equity Bear Market: A Paradigm Shift?
June 21, 2022 15:51 - 26 minutesAgainst a challenging backdrop of sky-high inflation, rising rates and growing recession concerns, the S&P 500 has had an undeniably grim start to the year, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq and unprofitable growth companies performing even more dismally. In the latest episode of Exchanges at Goldman Sachs, host Allison Nathan turns to three equity market heavyweights — Cathie Wood, Founder, CEO, and CIO of ARK Invest; Cliff Asness, Founder and CIO of AQR Capital Management; and David Kostin, GS Chi...
Investing with Altimeter Capital’s Brad Gerstner
June 17, 2022 04:00 - 46 minutesInvestors are facing one of the most challenging backdrops in recent years amid slowing economic growth, rising inflation, and geopolitical conflicts. In this special series, Exchanges at Goldman Sachs: Great Investors, we speak with the world’s most respected investors about their investing strategies, career trajectories, and their outlook on markets and the economy. In our most recent episode, Brad Gerstner, founder and CEO of Altimeter Capital, talks with Goldman Sachs’ Katie Koch, Chief ...
How Retail Investors Are Shaping Markets
June 14, 2022 04:00 - 29 minutesThe pandemic spurred a new generation of retail investors, many of whom are now stepping away from the markets. In the latest episode Exchanges at Goldman Sachs, John Marshall, head of derivatives research in Goldman Sachs Research, Greg Tuorto, a portfolio manager of small to midcap stocks in our Asset Management Division, and David Jeria, who manages the Americas equity execution team in our Global Markets Division, explain how the role of the retail investor in the markets has evolved and ...
Investing with Advent International’s Tricia Glynn
June 10, 2022 04:00 - 26 minutesInvestors are facing one of the most challenging backdrops in recent years amid slowing economic growth, rising inflation, and geopolitical conflicts. In this special series, Exchanges at Goldman Sachs: Great Investors, we speak with the world’s most respected investors about their investing strategies, career trajectories, and their outlook on markets and the economy. In our inaugural episode, Tricia Glynn, Managing Director at Advent International, talks with Goldman Sachs’ Alison Mass, Cha...
A ‘Seismic’ Shift in Private Markets
June 07, 2022 04:00 - 30 minutesThe private financial markets have grown sharply in recent years as easy monetary policies drove investors towards illiquid markets offering higher yields. In the latest episode of Exchanges at Goldman Sachs, Mike Koester, co-president of the Alternatives business in Goldman Sachs’ Asset Management Division, explains how investors in the private markets are navigating cyclical headwinds and a slowdown in the pace of fundraising.
Facing Rising Rates, Insurers Turn to Private Assets, Real Estate — Even Crypto
May 31, 2022 15:32 - 18 minutesThe world’s largest investors — insurers — are relatively optimistic about the investment landscape, despite rising concerns about inflation. In the latest episode of Exchanges at Goldman Sachs, Mike Siegel, global head of the insurance asset management and liquidity solutions businesses in Goldman Sachs Asset Management, breaks down the results of the firm’s latest insurance survey.
What’s Behind the Tech Sell-Off?
May 24, 2022 04:00 - 25 minutesHow low can tech go? The sharp sell-off in technology shares is one of the sector’s worst stretches in years. In our latest Exchanges at Goldman Sachs, Brook Dane, portfolio manager in Goldman Sachs Asset Management, and Peter Callahan, a U.S. TMT sector specialist in our Global Markets Division, discuss the drivers and implications of the tech sector’s market rout.
Crypto Volatility: What’s the Outlook for Digital Assets?
May 18, 2022 13:59 - 19 minutesAs investors pull back from risk assets amid fears of slowing economic growth, what does the future of digital assets and cryptocurrencies hold? In our latest Exchanges at Goldman Sachs, Mathew McDermott, global head of digital assets at Goldman Sachs, looks at how the recent volatility in crypto assets is affecting investor demand for digital assets, which is gaining broader acceptance among institutional investors.
Is (De)globalization Ahead?
May 10, 2022 04:00 - 27 minutesAmid the Russia-Ukraine conflict, COVID-19 lockdowns and associated supply chain disruptions, globalization is arguably facing its biggest test of the post-Cold War era. In this episode of Exchanges at Goldman Sachs, Adam Posen, president of the Peterson Institute for International Economics, Dani Rodrik, professor at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, and Jim O’Neill, former chairman of Goldman Sachs Asset Management, discuss where globalization is headed from here and what that could...
The Road to 2050: Balancing Climate Goals with Energy Security
May 03, 2022 19:24 - 27 minutesThe road to reducing greenhouse gas emissions to zero by 2050 has never been more urgent, but geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions and rising inflation have led to renewed focus on energy security. In this episode of Exchanges at Goldman Sachs, Kara Mangone, global head of climate strategy, and John Goldstein, head of Goldman Sachs's Sustainable Finance Group at Goldman Sachs, which recently released its 2021 Sustainability Report, discuss how governments, companies and investors a...
How China’s ‘Perfect Storm’ and Economic Headwinds Are Affecting Markets and Investors
April 26, 2022 14:15 - 28 minutesAs COVID-19 lockdowns in China threaten to further upend supply chains and the global economy, investors are reevaluating their exposure to China. In the latest episode of Exchanges at Goldman Sachs, Goldman Sachs Research’s Kinger Lau, chief equity strategist in Macro Research, and Hui Shan, Goldman Sachs’ chief China economist, discuss the outlook for China’s economy and the markets.
Changes at the Top: Spinoffs, Separations and Restructurings
April 19, 2022 04:00 - 20 minutesAgainst a challenging macroeconomic backdrop, a growing number of companies are turning to spinoffs, separations and carve-outs in an effort to create value for shareholders. In the latest episode of Exchanges at Goldman Sachs, Ben Snider, senior strategist on the U.S. Portfolio Strategy macro team in Goldman Sachs Research, and David Dubner, global head of M&A Structuring in the Investment Banking Division, explain why an increased focus on corporate margins is leading to a change in restruc...
Rising Stagflation Risks Are Changing the Investment Playbook
April 12, 2022 16:20 - 28 minutesFor decades, investors have relied on a 60/40 portfolio — a mix of 60% stocks and 40% bonds — for steady growth and income. But rising stagflation risks are raising the possibility of a “lost decade” of returns for investors in these balanced portfolios while changing the playbook for portfolio construction, according to Christian Mueller-Glissmann, head of asset allocation research in Goldman Sachs Research, and Maria Vassalou, co-chief investment officer of Multi-Asset Solutions in the Asse...
Europe’s Digital Economy: What’s Driving Europe’s Tech Acceleration
April 05, 2022 12:46 - 24 minutesInnovations in the U.S. and China have largely overshadowed Europe's tech scene. But now, thanks to supportive government policies and a surge of private capital, the sector is set to take off. In our latest Exchanges at Goldman Sachs, Lisa Yang, head of the European Media and Internet Research team, and Alexander Duval, head of Europe Tech Hardware, Semiconductors and Video Games, discuss the drivers behind Europe’s digital acceleration.
How the Russia-Ukraine Crisis is Reshaping the Global Energy Landscape
March 29, 2022 19:04 - 25 minutesHow is Europe weaning itself from Russian oil and gas? In our latest Exchanges at Goldman Sachs, Goldman Sachs Research’s Samantha Dart, senior energy strategist on the commodities team, Alberto Gandolfi, head of the European Utilities Research team, and Michele Della Vigna, head of Natural Resources Research in EMEA, explain the alternatives to — and timing of — Europe’s independence from Russian resources and how these shifts are reshaping the global energy markets.
How Policymakers are Navigating Stagflation Risk
March 25, 2022 04:00 - 16 minutesIn the latest episode of Exchanges at Goldman Sachs, Former President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston Eric Rosengren, Vice Chairman of BlackRock Philipp Hildebrand, and Goldman Sachs’ Head of Global Investment Research and Chief Economist Jan Hatzius discuss how policymakers and businesses are navigating the looming risk of stagflation.
Gene Editing: The Future Of Genomic Medicine & Biotech Investing
March 23, 2022 20:55 - 17 minutesIn the latest episode of Exchanges at Goldman Sachs, Salveen Richter, Lead Analyst for the U.S. Biotechnology Sector in Goldman Sachs Research, explains how new innovations in gene editing are transforming the future of medicine and the greater biotech investment landscape.
Gene Editing: The Future of Genomic Medicine & Biotech Investing
March 23, 2022 20:55 - 17 minutesIn the latest episode of Exchanges at Goldman Sachs, Salveen Richter, Lead Analyst for the U.S. Biotechnology Sector in Goldman Sachs Research, explains how new innovations in gene editing are transforming the future of medicine and the greater biotech investment landscape.
The Next Tech Battleground: Online Gaming & the Metaverse
March 15, 2022 21:12 - 21 minutesIn the latest episode of Exchanges at Goldman Sachs, Jung Min, co-COO of Global Technology, Media and Telecom (TMT) and co-head of TMT in Asia Pacific Ex-Japan in Goldman Sachs’ Investment Banking Division, explains the evolution of the gaming industry and why the sector is poised to become the next battleground for big tech.