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Look Forward

S&P Global
Artificial Intelligence
Private Credit
Energy Transition
China
Tokenization
India
Climate Change
U.S. Economy
Ukraine
Overwork
Global Trade
Data Centers
Labor Market
Liquidity
Transparency
S&P Global
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 Look Forward, host Aries Poon discusses the macroeconomic implications of the Middle East conflict with Paul Gruenwald, Global Chief Economist at S&P Global Ratings. Paul explains how the crisis has evolved through three stages, fl... more

Energy has moved back to the center of corporate strategy and public policy—and AI is a major reason why. In this episode of the Look Forward Podcast from S&P Global, host Aries Poon is joined by S&P Global experts Aneesh Prabhu, Ashutosh Singh, and ... more

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The European Central Bank has entered the preparation phase for a digital euro—and political momentum is building toward a potential launch before 2030. In this episode, host Aries is joined by Cihan Duran (Ratings) and Shuchita Shukla (Market Intell... more

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In this episode of the Look Forward Podcast from S&P Global, host Aries Poon speaks with Natznet Tesfay, Global Head of Analysis at S&P Global Market Intelligence, about how technology is becoming the decisive game changer in geopolitics as we approa... more

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Recent Guests

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
Ashutosh Singh
From the Energy Division, discusses Electro Tech Age and grid evolution
S&P Global Energy Division
Episode: Post-CERAWeek: Power, Policy and the Electrotech Age | Look Forward Ep. 28
Raoul LeBlanc
From the Energy Division, discusses upstream oil and gas under new capital discipline
S&P Global Energy Division
Episode: Post-CERAWeek: Power, Policy and the Electrotech Age | Look Forward Ep. 28
Shuchita Shukla
Researcher from the Market Intelligence Division
S&P Global
Episode: Digital Euro: Strategic Autonomy, Bank Deposit Risk, and What a Retail CBDC Really Means | Look Forward Ep. 27
Cihan Duran
Researcher from the Ratings Division
S&P Global
Episode: Digital Euro: Strategic Autonomy, Bank Deposit Risk, and What a Retail CBDC Really Means | Look Forward Ep. 27
Natznet Tesfay
Global Head of Analysis at S&P Global Market Intelligence
S&P Global Market Intelligence
Episode: Power, Data, and Policy: How Technology Is Rewiring Geopolitics in the Age of Agility | Look Forward Podcast Ep. 26
Pierre Georges
Managing Director and Head of Infrastructure Research at S&P Global Ratings
S&P Global
Episode: Credit Risks of The Current AI Data Center Infrastructure Investment Boom
Paul Gruenwald
Chief Global Economist at S&P Global Ratings
S&P Global
Episode: AI, Energy, and Geopolitics: Insights from Davos 2026
Atul Arya
Chief Energy Strategist at S&P Global
S&P Global
Episode: AI, Energy, and Geopolitics: Insights from Davos 2026

Hosts

Aries Poon
Host of The Look Forward Podcast
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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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.
Digital Euro: Strategic Autonomy, Bank Deposit Risk, and What a Retail CBDC Really Means | Look Forward Ep. 27
Q: Shuchita, can you walk us through what the digital euro enables in practice and its benefits?
The digital euro would be an electronic version of cash usable across the euro area via digital wallets, free to use, with no interest earned on holdings and a wallet cap that limits the amount one can hold, making it primarily a retail payments tool with potential wholesale applications for interbank and securities transactions.
AI Labor Market Disruption
Q: Polly, what do you want to know more in order to have a more nuanced and fuller picture of the employment trends?
The pace at which AI will improve, the implications of productivity gains on hiring, and how governments will react are key areas of uncertainty.
AI Labor Market Disruption
Q: Sophie, could you just tell us what don't we know yet?
We need to understand how hiring strategies are changing and what firms are doing regarding graduates, as AI's capabilities influence potential skill gaps in the future.
Credit Risks of The Current AI Data Center Infrastructure Investment Boom
Q: Where are prominent AI investment risks hiding?
Key areas of concern include the physical infrastructure ceilings, technological disruptions, and financing risks related to substantial upfront capital expenditures being increasingly debt funded.

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The show focuses on macroeconomics, energy transition, technology, and geopolitics, with frequent deep dives into how policy, capital markets, and global trade shape tomorrow's business landscape. Guests are typically senior economists, market researchers, and industry experts from S&P Global and allied institutions, who unpack complex trends—AI, data centers, payments, infrastructure, and climate-related shifts—and translate them into actionable takeaways for leaders. A standout trait is the blend of rigorous analysis with practical guidance for resilience and strategic decision-making in a rapidly changing world.

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2. Ashutosh Singh
3. Raoul LeBlanc
4. Shuchita Shukla
5. Cihan Duran
6. Natznet Tesfay
7. Pierre Georges
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