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Look Forward

S&P Global
Private Credit
Artificial Intelligence
Energy Transition
China
Tokenization
India
Climate Change
U.S. Economy
S&P Global
Overwork
Ukraine
Global Trade
Data Centers
Labor Market
Liquidity
Transparency
Macroeconomic Trends
Liquefied Natural Gas
United States
Credit Risk

Welcome to The Look Forward Podcast from S&P Global. In today's rapidly shifting markets, success depends on anticipating what's next. The professionals who excel are those who can spot emerging trends before they fully materialize. The Look Forward Podcast delivers exactly that—insights to help you prepare for tomorrow's opportunities and challenges. We bring you expert perspectives on macroecono... more

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In this episode of the Look Forward podcast, host Naki Mendoza speaks with Daniel Yergin, vice chair of S&P Global Energy, founder and chair of CERAWeek, and Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Prize, The Quest, and The New Map. Together, they exami... more

In this episode of Partner Perspectives, a special miniseries within the Look Forward podcast, host Molly Mintz explores the rapid evolution and enduring resilience of global fixed income markets. Drawing on S&P Global and Vanguard's joint research, ... more

In this episode of Partner Perspectives, a special miniseries within the Look Forward podcast, the conversation explores one of the most foundational yet rapidly evolving forces in modern investing: indexing. Drawing on S&P Global and Vanguard's join... more

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In this premiere episode of Partner Perspectives, a special miniseries within the Look Forward podcast, host Molly Mintz examines how private markets are reshaping capital formation, portfolio construction, and long-term investment strategy. Drawing ... more

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Daniel Yergin
Vice Chair of S&P Global and founder and chair of CERAWeek
S&P Global
Episode: Inflection Points: Is it a New Energy World? | Look Forward Ep. 34
Alex Birry
Head of Credit Research and Insights at S&P Global Ratings
S&P Global Ratings
Episode: Partner Perspectives: Precision in a Shifting Bond Landscape
Matt Chessum
Executive Director of Equity and Analytic Products at S&P Global Market Intelligence
S&P Global Market Intelligence
Episode: Partner Perspectives: Precision in a Shifting Bond Landscape
Jeffrey Johnson
Head of Fixed Income Product and Vanguard
Vanguard
Episode: Partner Perspectives: Precision in a Shifting Bond Landscape
Tim Edwards
Global Head of Index Investment Strategy at S&P Dow Jones Indices
S&P Dow Jones Indices
Episode: Partner Perspectives: Decoding Concentration Risk, Index Design, and the Next Era of Choice
Jim Rowley
Global Head of Investment Implementation Research at Vanguard
Vanguard
Episode: Partner Perspectives: Decoding Concentration Risk, Index Design, and the Next Era of Choice
Bill Stout
Head of Private Market Strategy at Vanguard
Vanguard
Episode: Partner Perspectives: Inside the Forces Driving Resilience and Expansion in Private Markets | Look Forward Ep. 31
Ilja Hauerhof
Director of Quantitative Research and Solutions for Private Markets at S&P Global Market Intelligence
S&P Global Market Intelligence
Episode: Partner Perspectives: Inside the Forces Driving Resilience and Expansion in Private Markets | Look Forward Ep. 31
Aneesh Prabhu
From the Ratings Division, focuses on data centers and power systems
S&P Global Ratings
Episode: Post-CERAWeek: Power, Policy and the Electrotech Age | Look Forward Ep. 28

Hosts

Molly Mintz
Lead strategist for research and development at S&P Global Ratings
Andy Critchlow
Head of News at S&P Global Commodity Insights

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 23 ratings
  • Insightful

    3 episodes in. Some of the most insightful economic commentary I'm aware of, and with an impressive objectivity.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Steveschrae
    United States3 years ago
  • Awesome Podcast!!!

    Nathan, host of The Essential Podcast, highlights all energy, climate, tech, business and more in this can’t miss podcast! The host and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    roweereyes
    Philippines4 years ago
  • Lazy

    Just listened to an episode about Black inclusion in Finance that included no Black people among the speakers. Bizarrely tone deaf and lazy.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Ekseptional
    United States5 years ago

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Insightful episodes with strong economic commentary and objectivity.
Some listeners felt underrepresented voices in a particular episode, signaling a need for broader guest diversity.
The host and guests offer practical, insightful guidance for business decisions.
Deep dives into energy and geopolitics help frame risk and opportunities for markets.

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Partner Perspectives: Precision in a Shifting Bond Landscape
Q: How do bond ETFs enhance market effectiveness and investor accessibility?
They provide an additional liquidity layer, enable real-time price signaling, improve price discovery, and democratize access to diversified fixed income, allowing both retail and smaller institutions to participate with lower costs and smaller ticket sizes.
Partner Perspectives: Decoding Concentration Risk, Index Design, and the Next Era of Choice
Q: How has the role of index funds evolved over the last 50 years?
Index investing started as a simple, cost-effective way to track the market; now we have a broad suite of index strategies, including total market funds and targeted segments, enabling investors to mix passive and active exposures more precisely.
Partner Perspectives: Decoding Concentration Risk, Index Design, and the Next Era of Choice
Q: What did the paper find about concentration by mid-2025 and why does it matter?
The paper shows the top 10 stocks accounting for about 40% of the index, a concentration level not seen in decades, suggesting potential systemic implications and reinforcing the value of understanding the drivers of concentration alongside historical context.
Middle East Tensions: Global growth, inflation, and risk | Look Forward Ep. 29
Q: When you zoom out and think about the global economy this year and next year, what would be the single most important macro implication of the Middle East conflict?
The key implication is the creation of choke points that raise risk, push up prices, and slow growth by constraining energy flows and financial channels, which in turn amplifies uncertainty and requires central banks and policymakers to adapt to a more stressful environment.
Digital Euro: Strategic Autonomy, Bank Deposit Risk, and What a Retail CBDC Really Means | Look Forward Ep. 27
Q: What are the major concerns for banks about the digital euro and its design?
Banks worry about the costs of infrastructure, unclear use cases, and whether the CBDC would unintentionally compete with deposits; however, the design aims to limit such effects with wallet caps and non-remuneration, while acknowledging differing views among banks on its broader impact.

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The show consistently centers on macroeconomics, energy markets, geopolitics, and technology's impact on global markets. Across episodes, conversations weave together policy shifts, capital flows, and structural trends shaping energy transition, digital payments, data infrastructure, and international diplomacy, with a strong emphasis on how these forces interact to affect investment, inflation, and growth. Notable strengths include access to senior S&P Global researchers and practitioners, a long-term, scenario-driven lens, and a willingness to connect cross-cutting themes like AI, stability, and climate into forward-looking market narratives.

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1. Daniel Yergin
2. Alex Birry
3. Matt Chessum
4. Jeffrey Johnson
5. Tim Edwards
6. Jim Rowley
7. Bill Stout
8. Ilja Hauerhof

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