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Our in-house experts share our views on the current market conditions facing investors. Brought to you by TrinityBridge.

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October 14, 2026Episode 5116 min

Insight Talks: October 2026

This month, James Tulloch is joined by Valeria Moore to discuss the Artificial Intelligence investment cycle, from infrastructure spending and enterprise adoption to power constraints, regulation and security. The episode examines whether strong demand can sustain current levels of AI investment (03:16), how businesses are choosing between different models (07:49) and why the next phase of adoption may favour cloud providers (05:36). The discussion also considers the risks surrounding cyclicality, capital expenditure, supply bottlenecks and the returns generated by AI projects (10:10). This podcast is brought to you by TrinityBridge - trinitybridge.com - and features James Tulloch, Head of Investment Specialists, in conversation with Valeria Moore, Deputy 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.

September 15, 2026Episode 5014 min

Insight Talks: September 2026

This month, James Tulloch is joined by Alejandro Velez to discuss the ongoing US-Iran conflict, the failure of recent diplomatic efforts (01:48) and the implications for global energy markets and investors. The episode explores the importance of the Strait of Hormuz (04:09), why markets have remained relatively resilient despite prolonged disruption (04:46) and the risks that could emerge if existing energy market buffers are exhausted (06:45). The discussion also covers European gas storage (07:45), refining capacity constraints (08:10) and portfolio positioning in a more uncertain geopolitical environment (10:01). 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.

August 5, 2026Episode 4913 min

Insight Talks: August 2026

This month, James Tulloch is joined by Isabel Albarran to discuss the UK's new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, and what the change in political leadership could mean for markets, fiscal policy and investors (01:30). They examine bond market reactions (02:02), government spending plans, cabinet appointments and the challenges facing the new administration (03:18). The episode also explores economic growth, welfare spending (06:15), the Autumn Budget and the implications for both fixed income and equity investors (08:35). This podcast is brought to you by TrinityBridge – trinitybridge.com – and features James Tulloch, Head of Investment Specialists, 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, 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.

July 9, 2026Episode 4820 min

Insight Talks: July 2026

This month, James Tulloch is joined by Richard Stroud and Roohi Siddiqui to discuss the recent US-Iran agreement, easing energy market pressures and the implications for inflation, interest rates and economic growth. The episode also explores AI-related market volatility, consumer adoption trends and what the future may hold for AI monetisation. The team examine recent Federal Reserve and Bank of England rate decisions, UK political developments and the continuing resilience of the US consumer. This podcast is brought to you by TrinityBridge – trinitybridge.com – and features James Tulloch, Head of Investment Specialists in conversation with Richard Stroud, Fund Manager, 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.

June 16, 2026Episode 4723 min

Insight Talks: June 2026

This month, James Tulloch is joined by Richard Stroud and Isabel Albarran to discuss the resilience of global markets, the continued dominance of AI-driven returns and the implications of major technology IPOs (1:00). The episode explores strong US labour market data, evolving inflation dynamics and how central banks in the US, Europe and the UK are responding (7:50). They also examine UK growth and fiscal challenges, movements in gilt yields and the role of alternative assets such as gold in portfolio construction (16:40). This podcast is brought to you by TrinityBridge – trinitybridge.com – and features James Tulloch, Senior Investment Specialist, in conversation with Richard Stroud, Fund Manager, 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.

May 14, 2026Episode 4624 min

Insight Talks: May 2026

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.

April 17, 2026Episode 4526 min

Insight Talks: April 2026

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.

April 14, 2026Episode 4431 min

The IC Series: Energy Transition

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 .

March 4, 2026Episode 4315 min

Insight Talks: March 2026

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.

February 6, 2026Episode 4226 min

Insight Talks: February 2026

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.

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