Global Banks Just Changed Forever | Bob Diamond Interview
In this exclusive episode, finance veteran Bob Diamond joins us to explore the biggest questions on everyone’s mind. We discuss the U.S. debt situation as well as the latest from the trade war. There's a profound conviction in a better tomorrow. He also has strong opinions on how regulators should approach crypto and go behind-the-scenes to the 2008 crash for perspective.
Bob Diamond is the CEO of Atlas Merchant Capital, based in New York. Until 2012, he was the Chief Executive Officer of Barclays. He has held senior roles at CS First Boston and Morgan Stanley.
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00:00 Introduction, Elon Musk, Optimism
02:51 US Debt Situation, Confusing Signals
05:17 Opinion on Government Legislation
08:52 Damage Being Done to Brand USA
11:25 Latest US-China Tariff War Tension
14:52 Will the US Dollar Crash or Stabilize?
17:28 Expectations for Fed Interest Rates
20:30 Role of Alternatives: Gold & Crypto
24:32 Future of Private Equity, Challenges
27:57 US Regional Banks Opportunities
30:00 Outlook for Saudi, UAE and Qatar
33:10 US Ways vs Europe Biblical Justice
36:20 Top Financial Center: NYC, London
41:44 Big 2007 and 2008 Crisis Moments
44:44 Right to Let Lehman Brothers Fail?
50:48 Inspiration from 1st Boss: Bill Cook
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DISCLAIMER You’re in Business is for entertainment purposes only and does not give financial advice. #privateequity #economics #investor
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56:25
Will Oil Ever Go Back Above $100 a Barrel Again? | Vandana Hari
Veteran oil market commentator Vandana Hari joins the program to unpack the surprising slump in prices despite rising risks of a coordinated military strike on Iran. She also shares her take on OPEC as well as the ongoing challenges of market transparency. It's a very different view on what could shape the crude markets in years to come.
Vandana Hari is Founder & CEO of Vanda Insights, which provides global oil markets macro-analysis. She has over three decades of experience providing intelligence on energy. Before launching Vanda Insights in 2016, Vandana served in leadership roles at S&P Global Commodity Insights.
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00:00 Industry Pulse Check
03:51 China Crude Demand
08:55 New US-Iran Relation
12:46 OPEC Plus Dynamics
17:00 India's Oil Strategies
19:52 Russian Oil Imports
23:28 OPEC+ Governance
28:59 Big Oil Corporations
33:59 Oil Data's Credibility
37:13 Peak Oil Demand?
33:02 Career Discoveries
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DISCLAIMER You’re in Business is for entertainment purposes only and does not give financial advice. #crudeoil #economics #petrolprice
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46:26
Can Beirut’s New Reform Agenda Save the Pound? | Nasser Saidi
In this episode you hear from Chief Economist Nasser Saidi about Lebanon’s crisis and the steps needed to fix it. He shows how overhauling banks as well as creating a national wealth fund can rebuild public trust. The country actually has a real chance to recover.
Nasser Saidi is the Founder and President of Nasser Saidi & Associates. Former roles include Executive Director of Hawkamah, The Institute for Corporate Governance as well as the Minister of Economy and Trade between 1998-2000. He was also the first Vice-Governor of the Central Bank of Lebanon (BDL) for two successive mandates.
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00:00 Show Open, Top-Line on Lebanon’s Reform
02:53 Long Road to Rescue a Quasi-Failed State
07:23 What Happens to Money Stuck in Banks?
10:36 Inspiration from Sovereign Wealth Funds
13:24 A Renaissance in Relations with the Gulf
16:15 Flexible Exchange Rate Absorbs Pressure
18:02 Early Warning at Central Bank of Lebanon
21:14 Saudi Arabia’s Economic Situation in 2025
25:14 Shift to Deeper Trade Dynamics with Asia
29:36 Impact of Trade Tariffs on Wider Mideast
32:17 Currencies Due for a “Strategic Review”
36:28 Real Playbook for the New Trump World
41:22 Personal Reflections, How Interest Began
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DISCLAIMER You’re in Business is for entertainment purposes only and does not give financial advice. #lebanon #economics #tariffs
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45:20
”Credit Ratings Broken”, Warns Fmr. S&P Ratings Chief Moritz Kraemer
The global credit ratings system is rapidly losing credibility in the eyes of LBBW Chief Economist Moritz Kraemer, who is now sounding the alarm. In this exclusive conversation, Moritz warns of major economic risks brewing beneath the surface, highlighting runaway U.S. debt and volatile American policy decisions that will destabilize markets.
Germany in the meantime is being held back by outdated investments as well as demographic shifts. Moritz stresses the urgency for Germany to innovate and reform before lasting damage is done. The country is at critical crossroads, but the potential upside is still there long-term.
Moritz Kraemer is Chief Economist and Head of Research at LBBW Bank. He is also a Senior Fellow at the Centre for Sustainable Finance at SOAS, University of London. Until 2018 he was at S&P Global as the Sovereign Ratings Group Global Chief Ratings Officer, overseeing the analysis on the creditworthiness of over 130 governments worldwide.
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00:00 Warm Welcome to the Show, Pulse Check
02:20 German Competitiveness in the New World
05:25 "Schuldenbremse" Debt Brake Reforms?
07:40 Potential Tariff Deals between the EU & US
09:35 Use of EU “Digital Tax” as “Nuclear Option”
13:02 Fact Check: Are We Already in a Recession?
17:04 Reality Check on De-Dollarization, CHF, CAD
19:10 Euro Strength, Outlook for ECB Rate Cuts
22:10 Fed Choice: Save US Economy or US Dollar?
23:59 Wow: Big Ratings Agencies Still Very Slow
26:15 US Deserves to be Downgraded Right Now
28:37 Rational Expectations Theory NOT Rational
31:36 Guiding Principles: Stay True to Yourself
33:15 Sizable Short Position on the Stock Market
35:17 Gold "Overbought"! Market Not Big Enough
38:47 Morning Focus w/ No Breakfast, Only Coffee
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By hekayaproductions.com
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DISCLAIMER You’re in Business is for entertainment purposes only and does not give financial advice. #investments #economics #tariffs
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41:34
Market Chaos Unpacked: Maurice Gravier’s Urgent Advice
The global financial system is at a tipping point. In this discussion with Maurice Gravier, Chief Investment Officer at Emirates NBD, we dive into the fallout from the escalating US-China trade tensions on a new world of tariffs.
He reveals why he's convinced there is only one precious metal that still has room to run. Plus, how investors can weather the stressful market turbulence. Get exclusive access to practical strategies to navigate 2025.
Maurice Gravier provides Emirates NBD clients with comprehensive financial advisory as well as guidance on investment strategies. Gravier has over 20 years of experience running large pools of assets for sophisticated international investors. He held senior positions in Natixis as well as Lombard Odier before joining ENBD in 2018.
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00:00 Logic vs Reality in Understanding US-China Trade War
03:58 Is There a US Dollar Range That Works for the World?
05:40 Foreigners No Longer Trust US Economic Leadership
08:55 Intervention Options from (Cautious) Federal Reserve
11:32 Overnight: Business Forced to Reinvent Their Models
14:36 Who is Behind Big Moves in US Government Bonds?
17:08 Action Plan for Financial Success During Uncertainty
22:30 Opportunities in Gulf Markets as Oil Gets Pressured
25:42 Understanding Investor Appetite for Dubai Property
31:41 Goldman Sachs Gold Price Target, Buy Even More?
34:29 Should I Rent a Gold Safe in Switzerland or Go ETFs?
38:46 Bitcoin is the NASDAQ on Steroids. That's a Shame.
41:10 Tips for Anybody Considering a Move to Dubai (DXB)
44:00 Personal Investment Strategy Still Missing a Home!
47:02 Critical Advice for Young Investors Starting Out Now
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By hekayaproductions.com
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DISCLAIMER You’re in Business is for entertainment purposes only and does not give financial advice. #investments #personalfinance #tradewar
Welcome to the program that features world-class content, in-depth analyses as well as exclusive interviews. Hear the stories of business leaders beyond the balance sheets. Tune in for thought-provoking conversations that matter. Available on all major podcast platforms.
Yousef Gamal El-Din is a global broadcaster and entrepreneur who hosts the ”You’re in Business” show. Notably, his interview with the SNB Chairman in 2023 shook up the financial world, leading to the sale of Credit Suisse. In over 15 years of live TV with Bloomberg and CNBC, he has spoken with many celebrated leaders, including Christine Lagarde. Some 1,500 top decision-makers have joined him so far.
He’s long felt that traditional financial media with its tight segments of 5-6 minutes do not allow for deeper discussions. Here’s to making an impact. Thank you for listening and sharing.