In this episode, Former Acting Comptroller of the Currency Brian Brooks and UC Berkeley’s Barry Eichengreen discuss the outlook for stablecoins — digital currencies pegged to the value of traditional fiat currencies like the US dollar. Moderated by Goldman Sachs Research’s Allison Nathan, the discussion covers the potential implications of a growing stablecoin market existing payment and banking systems, financial markets, and broader financial stability. This episode explores the latest Top of Mind report.

This episode was recorded on July 14, 18, and August 7.

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In the latest episode of Goldman Sachs Exchanges: Great Investors, Jeff Aronson, the co-founder and managing principal of Centerbridge Partners, discusses his career and path to building the firm, and the opportunities and challenges facing private investment managers today.

This episode was recorded on July 16, 2025.

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Raffaele Savi, global head of BlackRock Systematic, shares his perspective on the evolution of quantitative investing, the role of AI, and the recent volatility in the market.

This episode was recorded on July 29, 2025.

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As one of Silicon Valley’s most respected venture capitalists, Mike Speiser, managing director of Sutter Hill Ventures, doesn’t just invest in companies, he often takes a leading role in building them. On the latest episode of Goldman Sachs Exchanges: Great Investors, Speiser discusses his approach to investing with Goldman Sachs’ Ken Hirsch.

This episode was recorded on July 7, 2025.

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One of the biggest questions about the rise of AI is how it will impact jobs. Goldman Sachs Research’s Joseph Briggs joins GS Exchanges’ co-hosts Allison Nathan and George Lee to discuss the potential for labor displacement as adoption increases, as well as the industries and roles that could be most affected.

This episode was recorded on July 31, 2025.

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Goldman Sachs Research's John Marshall explains the factors behind the recent rally in meme stocks, and what that resurgence means for the broader market.

This episode was recorded on July 24, 2025.

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Markets seem to be taking tariffs and landmark changes in global trade policy in stride. Goldman Sachs’ Jan Hatzius and Dom Wilson discuss the impact of tariffs on inflation and growth, and their outlook for the second half of 2025.

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The AI boom is creating unprecedented demand for power. So where will this power come from? Goldman Sachs' Rebecca Kruger, a partner in the Natural Resources Group in the firm's investment banking business, joins Goldman Sachs Exchanges' co-hosts Allison Nathan and George Lee to discuss why power may be the biggest bottleneck on delivering the promises of AI. For more, read "Powering the AI Era."

This episode was recorded on July 9, 2025.

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An aging global population has long been viewed as a demographic time bomb. Kevin Daly, co-head of the Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa economics team at Goldman Sachs Research, explains why this concern may be overstated.

This episode was recorded on May 29, 2025.

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Goldman Sachs’ Daan Struyven discusses how recent geopolitical events and evolving tariff policies are affecting the commodity and economic landscape.

This episode was recorded on June 30, 2025.

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