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Look Forward
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 macroeconomic trends, capital markets, energy transition, and global trade, with a sharp focus on what these…
Episodes
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China's Gold Chase In An Uncertain World | Look Forward Ep. 41
On this episode of the Look Forward podcast, host Aries Poon talks with Charles Chang, Greater China country lead for corporates at S&P Global Ratings…
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What Private Markets Are Telling Us About the Future of Investing | Look Forward Ep. 40
In this episode, host Aries Poon is joined by Jocelyn Lewis and Chris Sparenberg, hosts of S&P Global's Private Markets 360° podcast to discuss their series…
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The Resilience Imperative | Look Forward Ep. 39
Host Naki Mendoza talks with Lindsey Hall, Global Head of Thought Leadership at S&P Global Horizons, about why "resilience" has become the organizing idea of…
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China's Industrial Policy Reset: Autonomy and Productivity | Look Forward Ep. 38
In this episode of the Look Forward podcast, host Naki Mendoza turns the tables on regular co-host Aries Poon, one of the lead authors of the research, to…
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Pressure Points: Liquidity, Complexity, and the Rise of Private Credit | Look Forward Ep. 37
Private credit has grown from a post-financial-crisis gap-filler into a roughly $2 trillion market — and with investor redemptions and AI disruption fears…
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The AI-Energy Paradox: Balancing Innovation with Sustainability | Look Forward Ep. 36
Artificial intelligence is accelerating demand for data center power at a pace that is reshaping the global energy agenda. In this episode of the Look Forward…
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India Forward: Navigating Global Shocks and Energy Security | Look Forward Ep. 35
In this episode of the Look Forward podcast, S&P Global experts Deepa Kumar and Gauri Jauhar examine how the Middle East conflict is stress-testing India's…
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Inflection Points: Is it a New Energy World? | Look Forward Ep. 34
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…
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Partner Perspectives: Precision in a Shifting Bond Landscape
In this episode of Partner Perspectives, a special miniseries within the Look Forward podcast, host Molly Mintz explores the rapid evolution and enduring…
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Partner Perspectives: Decoding Concentration Risk, Index Design, and the Next Era of Choice
In this episode of Partner Perspectives, a special miniseries within the Look Forward podcast, the conversation explores one of the most foundational yet…
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Partner Perspectives: Inside the Forces Driving Resilience and Expansion in Private Markets | Look Forward Ep. 31
In this premiere episode of Partner Perspectives, a special miniseries within the Look Forward podcast, host Molly Mintz examines how private markets are…
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Middle East Tensions: Power, Pressure Points, and Pathways | Look Forward Ep. 30
In this episode of the Look Forward podcast, host Aries Poon is joined by Carlos Pascual, Head of Geopolitics and International Affairs at S&P Global's Energy…
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Middle East Tensions: Global growth, inflation, and risk | Look Forward Ep. 29
In this episode of Look Forward, host Aries Poon discusses the macroeconomic implications of the Middle East conflict with Paul Gruenwald, Global Chief…
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Post-CERAWeek: Power, Policy and the Electrotech Age | Look Forward Ep. 28
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…
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Digital Euro: Strategic Autonomy, Bank Deposit Risk, and What a Retail CBDC Really Means | Look Forward Ep. 27
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…
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Power, Data, and Policy: How Technology Is Rewiring Geopolitics in the Age of Agility | Look Forward Podcast Ep. 26
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…
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AI Labor Market Disruption
AI is everywhere in the headlines—but what does it actually mean for jobs? In this episode of the Look Forward Podcast from S&P Global, host Aries Poon is…
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Credit Risks of The Current AI Data Center Infrastructure Investment Boom
The exponential expansion of global AI investment looks set to continue at scale in 2026, with hyperscalers on track to spend $625 billion in aggregate data…
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Oil's 2026 Crosscurrents
In this early-2026 market check-in, host Andy Critchlow (S&P Global Energy) sits down with Jim Burkhard (Head of Crude Oil Analytics and Research) to unpack a…
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AI, Energy, and Geopolitics: Insights from Davos 2026
Amid geopolitical friction, economic uncertainty, and rapid technological disruption, the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting in Davos convenes global…
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2025, A Year in Review
As 2025 draws to a close, Andy Critchlow is joined by co-hosts Molly Mintz and Aries Poon to reflect on the Look Forward Podcast's 2025 conversations. From the…
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Emerging Payment Trends for 2026
In this episode of the Look Forward Podcast, host Aries Poon is joined by Thea Fourie from S&P Global's Market Intelligence Division to explore three pivotal…
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Powering the Future: Data Centers at the Crossroads of AI and Sustainability
In this episode of the Look Forward Podcast, host Molly Mintz reconnects with the audience as she dives deep into the critical role of data centers in the…
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Unlocking Africa's Potential: Navigating Credit Dynamics and Sustainable Growth
In this episode of the Look Forward Podcast, our new rotating host Molly Mintz makes her debut to explore the dynamic landscape of Africa's economy with…
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COP 30 Preview: Insights on Climate Action and Energy Transition
In this episode of the Look Forward Podcast, host Andy Critchlow is joined by Lindsey Hall, Global Head of Thought Leadership at Sustainable One, and Eklavya…
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Decarbonizing Aviation: The Challenges and Opportunities in Sustainable Fuel Production
In this episode of the Look Forward Podcast from S&P Global, host Andy Critchlow delves into the complex landscape of decarbonizing the aviation sector. Joined…
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IMF Insights: Economic Resilience and AI's Impact
In this episode, host Andy Critchlow, Head of News at S&P Global Commodity Insights, is joined by Paul Gruenwald, Chief Economist at S&P Global Ratings…
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Economic Insights: Lessons from the Past with Nathan Stovall
In this insightful episode of the Look Forward Podcast, Andy Critchlow sits down with Nathan Stovall, Director of FIG Research at S&P Global Market…
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Iran at the Crossroads: Future Challenges and Opportunities
In this episode of the Look Forward Podcast, host Andy Critchlow welcomes Professor Anoush Eteshami, a leading expert on Iranian affairs, to discuss the…
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Charting New Frontiers: The Space Economy and Its Impact on the Future
In this exciting episode of the Look Forward Podcast, host Andy Critchlow welcomes S&P Global's own Srineel Jalagani, who is at the forefront of exploring the…
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China Inc. Heads to the Global South in the age of tariffs
In this episode of the Look Forward Podcast, host Andy Critchlow welcomes Charles Chang, the Greater China Country lead at S&P Global Ratings, to discuss the…
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The American Academy of Actuaries: Shaping Insurance's Future
In this episode of the Look Forward Podcast, host Andy Critchlow is join by Stephen Smith of the American Academy of Actuaries to explore the intricate…
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India Forward: Shifting Horizons
In this episode of the Look Forward Podcast, host Andy Critchlow, head of news at S&P Global Commodity Insights, delves into the dynamic and resilient market…
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Confronting Climate Challenges
In this episode of the Look Forward Podcast, host Andy Critchlow is joined by Lindsay Hall, Global Head of Thought Leadership at S&P Global Sustainable1, and…
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Building Tomorrow: The Critical Role of Cement
In this episode of the Look Forward Podcast, host Andy Critchlow, head of news at S&P Global Commodity Insights, delves into the pivotal role of cement in…
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Maritime Security Challenges in a Changing World
In this episode of the Look Forward Podcast, host Andy Critchlow sits down with Joshua Hutchinson, Managing Director of Risk and Intelligence at Ambrey, to…
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Episode 5: Frontier Markets Uncovered
Join Andy Critchlow, head of news at S&P Global Commodity Insights, and Zahabia Gupta, head of emerging markets credit research at S&P Global Ratings, as they…
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Episode 4: Understanding Global Tensions: Geopolitics, Trade, and the Energy Transition
Join us on the Look Forward Podcast as host Andy Critchlow interviews Carlos Pascual, Senior Vice President for Global Geopolitics and International Affairs at…
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Episode 3: Market Insights, a Conversation with Dave Ernsberger
Join us in this episode as we speak with Dave Ernsberger, Co-President of S&P Global Commodity Insights, about his insights on market trends and the evolving…
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Episode 2: Navigating Uncertainty, Insights into the Global Economy
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…
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Episode 1: The Future of Capital Markets
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…
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The United States LNG Impact with Madeline Jowdy and Mohsen Bonakdarpour
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…
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2024, A Year in Review
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…
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Overwork, Examining the Daily Grind with Brigid Schulte
This week, Nathan is joined by Brigid Schulte, author of "Overwork: Transforming the Daily Grind in the Quest for a Better Life." Together, the duo discusses…
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The Art of Uncertainty: Rethinking Luck and Probability with David Spiegelhalter
Nathan sits down with Emeritus Professor of Statistics at the University of Cambridge Sir David Spiegelhalter to discuss his new book "The Art of Uncertainty…
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Examining the Nature of Conflict: A Conversation with Richard Overy
Nathan Hunt sits down with historian and author Richard Overy to discuss his latest book, "Why War." Together, the pair explores the nature of conflict and…
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A New Digital Frontier for Real World Assets | Andrew O'Neil and Evan Gunter
Nathan Hunt is joined Andrew O'Neill and Evan Gunter from S&P Global Ratings to discuss the rapidly expanding realm of private credit markets. Together, they…
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Better, Faster, Farther: Maggie Mertens and the Evolution of Women's Sports
In this episode, Nathan sits down with author Maggie Mertens about her book, "Better, Faster, Farther: How Running Changed Everything We Know About Women."…
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A Conversation with Paul Gruenwald: Global Economic Trends and China's Role
In this episode, Nathan sits down with friend of the podcast Paul Grunewald, the Global Chief Economist for S&P Global Ratings, who shares his thoughts on the…
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Understanding the Challenges of Caregiving while Working with Susan Reinhard
In this episode, Nathan is joined by Joined by Susan Reinhard, Senior Vice President and Director of the AARP Public Policy Institute, to explore the…
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Making sense of Chaos – An Interview with J. Doyne Farmer
In today's episode, Nathan is joined by J. Doyne Farmer, the director of the Complexity Economics Program at the Institute for New Economic Thinking at the…
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Overcoming AI Skepticism With Sudeep Kesh
In today's episode, Nathan is joined by S&P Global Ratings' Chief Innovation Officer Sudeep Kesh who addresses Nathan's general skeptisim towards artificial…
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The Price of Transition with Brett Christophers
Brett Christopher, professor at the Institute for Housing and Urban Research at Uppsala University, joins the podcast to discuss his new book "The Price is…
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Degrowth Communism with Kohei Saito
Author, Philosopher, and Associate Professor at the University of Tokyo Kohei Saito joins the podcast to discuss the subject degrowth communism.
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The Hare and The Tortoise; Tim Edwards and Passive Bonds Potential
Tim Edwards, Global Head of Index Investment Strategy at S&P Global, joins the podcast to discuss his recent research article "The Hare and the Tortoise –…
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Making Sense of Oil Markets with Andy Critchlow
Andy Critchlow, S&P Globals Head of EMEA News, joins the podcast to help Nathan get a better grasp on what's happening with Global Oil Markets.
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Looking Ahead to CERAweek with Atul Arya
In this episode of the The Essential Podcast, Nathan is join by Atul Arya, Chief Energy Strategist at S&P Global to discuss what Atul had seen recently at The…
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Coronation And Collapse: The Story Of The Bond King With Mary Childs
In this episode, financial journalist and co-host of NPR's "Planet Money" Mary Childs joins the podcast to discuss her book "The Bond King: How One Man Made a…
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2023, A Year in Review
With 2023 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…
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Searching for True Innovation, Thomas Ramge on the Brink of Utopia
Thomas Ramge, co-author of "On the Brink of Utopia: Reinventing Innovation to Solve the World's Largest Problems" joins the podcast to discuss innovation…