The Currency Exchange - An FX Podcast by NatWest
Keep up to date with the latest in FX markets with The Currency Exchange podcast. Each week, the NatWest Markets team of FX strategists – Eimear Daly, Brian Daingerfield, and Paul Robson – help investment professionals and corporate treasurers get to grips with the biggest themes & events moving global currency markets. Check back here regularly for new episodes and subscribe to The Currency Exchange wherever you get your podcasts so you can listen to our latest episodes as soon as they’re available.
Episodes
127 episodes
Calmed by uncertainty
This week, Co-Heads of G10 FX Brian Daingerfield and Paul Robson discuss sources of heightened market uncertainty and puzzle over the calm that has beset currency volatility.Key topics covered:1. Market reactions to the Middle Eas...
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19:29
More energy market shocks, and the knock-on for FX
This week, Eimear Daly (Emerging Markets Macro Strategist) is joined by Co-Heads of G10 FX Brian Daingerfield and Paul Robson to talk about the ongoing situation in the Middle East. They explore how threats to energy infrastructure might affect...
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20:22
Oil be damned for energy markets, but what about FX?
This week Eimear Daly (Emerging Markets Macro Strategist) is joined by G10 FX Strategy Co-Heads Brian Dangerfield and Paul Robson to talk about currency moves during ongoing military action in Iran. Key topics include: - Energy pri...
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23:44
What's happening in the Middle East, and how are markets affected?
This week’s combined episode of Currency Exchange and Bondcast focuses on the ongoing Middle East conflict and its impacts on currency and rates markets. This episode features edited highlights from a client webinar hosted on Tuesday, featuring...
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19:36
What to make of the US tariff decision?
In this crossover episode of Bondcast and its sister show Currency Exchange, host Brian Daingerfield is joined by Ian Vanderhorn to explore the recent Supreme Court decision on US tariffs, its implications for FX and rates market dynamics, and ...
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23:08
UK data, oil moves and geopolitical tensions
In this episode, Brian Daingerfield and Paul Robson discuss market sentiment for major currencies. Firstly, they dissect UK economic data and the implications for sterling, plus the Bank of England policy and receding political risk. They also ...
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22:08
Emerging markets, trade and politics
In this episode, Eimear Daly and emerging market specialist Aditya Sharma discuss the recent India-US trade deal and its implications for Indian assets and the rupee. They also delve into the upcoming Hungarian elections, analyzing the potentia...
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12:39
Warsh and peace: a nuanced market response to the new Fed nomination
This week, Paul Robson and Brian Daingerfield dig into the major themes affecting currency markets. They begin by examining the Bank of England’s ‘dovish hold’ on 5 February – and the drivers behind a recent uptick in volatility in...
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20:54
A busy, busy week in markets
This week Eimear Daly is joined by Paul Robson and Brian Daingerfield to discuss some major themes affecting currency markets. They begin by examining how the US dollar has responded to geopolitical developments and provide an update on the Fed...
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23:22
Where has market volatility gone?
In this episode of Currency Exchange, host Brian Daingerfield and guest Paul Robson delve into the current state of foreign exchange markets. They discuss the recent strength of the pound against the euro, the implications of upcoming UK econom...
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28:03
Sterling is high, but world events dampen the dollar
In this episode of the Currency Exchange, Brian Daingerfield and Paul Robson return to discuss the state of foreign exchange markets as we enter 2026. They analyse the recent performance of the British pound, the euro's stability, and the impli...
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19:34
The Year Ahead 2026: Beyond de-dollarisation
In this lookahead to 2026, host Tim Phillips is joined by Eimear Daly, Paul Robson and Brian Daingerfield to discuss key themes shaping the year ahead. They start with the dollar, where 2026 is expected to be dominated by the Fed’s...
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27:52
An October cut by the Fed, but what for December?
On the back of the Fed’s widely-predicted decision to cut rates this week, Eimear Daly speaks to Brian Daingerfield about changes to the monetary guidance, and how this feeds indecision about a further cut in December. Elsewhere they talk about...
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14:30
Our take on major global currencies
In this episode of Currency Exchange, Brian Daingerfield and Paul Robson discuss the latest developments in foreign exchange markets, focusing on UK inflation data, the Bank of England's monetary policy outlook, the upcoming UK budget, and the ...
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26:39
Budgets, politics and market moves
In this episode of Currency Exchange, Brian Daingerfield and Paul Robson discuss the current dynamics in foreign exchange markets, focusing on the UK budget, European currency outlook, US trade tensions, the impact of the government shutdown, a...
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27:09
What Japan's elections mean for the yen
In this episode of Currency Exchange, Brian Daingerfield and Ian Vanderhorn discuss the recent LDP leadership election in Japan, its impact on the yen, and the implications for fiscal and monetary policy. They also explore the potential coaliti...
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16:54
Policy meets expectations, but long-term questions linger
This week host Eimear Daly is joined by Brian Daingerfield and Paul Robson to discuss the major themes affecting currency markets. They focus on the Federal Reserve's recent interest rate decision and the Bank of England's interest rate hold. T...
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20:27
What to expect from a more dovish Fed
In this episode of Currency Exchange, host Brian Daingerfield and Ian Vanderhorn discuss the current state of the US dollar and the Federal Reserve's expectations for interest rate cuts. They highlight the implications of recent labour market d...
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18:50
Sterling moves and updates from Europe
The Currency Exchange returns from the summer break, with host Eimear Daly and guest Paul Robson discussing recent dynamics in currency markets. They focus on the sensitivity of sterling to fiscal developments, the outlook for the UK economy, a...
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17:24
A busy, busy week for the dollar
Listen to host Brian Daingerfield and guest Ian Vanderhorn discuss recent developments in foreign exchange markets, focusing on the strengthening of the dollar due to trade deals, the Federal Reserve's stance on interest rates, and the contrast...
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19:52
What next for Japan, and central bank updates
In this episode, host Eimear Daly is joined by Brain Daingerfield and Paul Robson to discuss the significant impact of Japan's upper house elections on FX markets, the implications for fiscal policy, and the potential for changes in leadership....
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20:47
Labour, inflation, and tariffs – oh my
Brian Daingerfield and Paul Robson dig into the latest US and UK data prints and discuss how labour and inflation trends are affecting their views on the GBP and USD outlook.They look ahead to what we might expect from the forthcoming E...
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26:35
Fireworks for 4 July, but are markets celebrating?
This week, Eimear Daly and Kevin Cummins discuss the latest US labor market report, which revealed a surprising increase in job growth. They analyse the implications of the report for the Federal Reserve's monetary policy, particularly in light...
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15:51
Middle East tensions ease, with mixed fortunes for dollar and sterling
In this episode, host Brian Daingerfield and guest Paul Robson discuss the recent developments in the Middle East and their impact on foreign exchange markets, particularly the dollar's safe haven status. They delve into the Federal Reserve's d...
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