Multimedia editor Matt Goodburn talks to deputy CIO of multi-asset Paul Brain and global thematic strategist Richard Bullock about ‘big government’ and ‘great power competition’ – two key macro themes that are helping us to navigate and interpret the dramatically changed macroeconomic and geopolitical backdrop.

This podcast was recorded on 27 September 2023.

Presented by

Matt Goodburn

Matt Goodburn

Multimedia editor

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