Look Forward

In this episode of the Look Forward Podcast, host Andy Critchlow welcomes Paul Gruenwald, Global Chief Economist at S&P Global, to delve into the pressing issues shaping the global economy in 2025. The discussion kicks off with a critical examination of central bank independence and its vital role in maintaining macroeconomic stability. As they explore the current state of the US economy, they address the challenges posed by tariffs and political pressures, highlighting the fine line between growth and recession. As the conversation unfolds, Gruenwald emphasizes the enduring strength of the US dollar and its pivotal role in international finance, while also considering the potential implications of emerging market shifts and geopolitical risks. With expert analysis and forward-looking intelligence, this episode equips listeners with the knowledge needed to navigate the uncertainties of today's economic landscape.

In this inaugural episode of Look Forward, Andy Critchlow sits down with Evan Gunter and Andrew O'Neill, authors from the 10th edition of S&P Global's Look Forward Journal, "Look Forward: Future of Capital Markets," to discuss the groundbreaking developments in the world of finance and investment with a focus on tokenized private credit funds. Discover the potential tipping point for the financial landscape as we discuss the future of blockchain technology in lending, where the entire transaction process from borrower to lender could occur on-chain. We’ll also examine the increasing demand for tokenized borrowing, driven by the rise of digital currencies such as stablecoins and central bank digital currencies.  

In this episode episode we are joined by Mohsen Bonakdarpour from S&P Global Market Intelligence and Madeline Jowdy from S&P Global Commodity Insights to discuss the findings from part one of S&P Global's recent U.S. LNG Impact Study. More S&P Global Content: Read Part One of S&P Global's U.S. LNG Impact Study The Daily Update S&P Global Look Forward Report Credits: Host/Author: Nathan Hunt Producer/Editor: Patrick Moroney Published With Assistance From: Kyle May, Kurt Burger, Camille McManus www.spglobal.com

With 2024 rapidly coming to a close, we at The Essential Podcast decided to reflect on our favorite lessons of the year. Listen along as we walk down memory lane, reliving pieces of our most insightful conversations this year. Referenced Episodes: Better Faster Farther: Maggie Mertens and the Evolution of Women's Sports Making Sense of Chaos – An Interview with J. Doyne Farmer Overcoming AI Skepticism With Sudeep Kesh Making Sense of Oil Markets with Andy Critchlow Coronation And Collapse, The Story Of The Bond King With Mary Childs The Price of Energy Transition with Brett Christophers More S&P Global Content: The Daily Update S&P Global Look Forward Report Credits: Host/Author: Nathan Hunt Producer/Editor: Patrick Moroney Published With Assistance From: Kyle May, Kurt Burger, Camille McManus www.spglobal.com