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What Is the Outlook for Diesel and Gasoline Supplies? Aug 28, 2026

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Energy markets have been surprisingly resilient amid the disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. However, there are few signs of relief in markets for refined products such as diesel, gasoline, and jet fuel, says Nitin Jindal, head of Global Commodities in Goldman Sachs FICC and Equities, on The Markets podcast. Jindal also discusses China’s remarkable adjustment to the disruption in energy supplies and the outlook for natural gas prices in Europe as winter approaches.

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Filmed on August 26, 2026

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Why US Equity Returns Are Broadening Beyond AI Stocks Aug 21, 2026

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While artificial intelligence (AI) has been a key driver of US stocks, a wider range of sectors is starting to power the S&P 500, says Shawn Tuteja, head of ETF and Custom Basket Volatility Trading in Goldman Sachs FICC and Equities, on The Markets podcast. Tuteja also discusses the robust strength in earnings across 9 of 11 sectors in the S&P 500, elevated volatility among AI-related themes, and the interplay between oil prices, longer-maturity bond yields, and Federal Reserve policy.

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Filmed on August 19, 2026

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How Inflation and Fiscal Policy Are Driving US Treasury Markets Aug 14, 2026

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With a month to go until the Federal Reserve’s next rate decision, inflation is increasingly in focus for the US bond market, says Mike Mitchell, head of US Treasury and Inflation Trading in Goldman Sachs Global Banking & Markets. He explains why recent inflation data suggests the Fed could continue to hold rates steady in September, and how Treasury market supply, corporate credit issuance, and fiscal policy concerns are keeping pressure on longer-maturity Treasuries.

This episode was recorded on August 12, 2026.

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Why US Stocks May ‘Grind Higher’ Aug 07, 2026

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Ashok Varadhan, co-head of Global Banking & Markets at Goldman Sachs, shares his outlook on assets from credit and stocks to oil. This episode also covers recent moves in AI-led stocks and currency markets, and why Varadhan does not expect the Federal Reserve to hike rates in 2026.

Recorded on August 5, 2026.

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Are Hedge Funds Still Bullish on AI Stocks? Jul 24, 2026

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Tech stocks been buffeted by a reversal of momentum in US equities, but hedge funds are still fundamentally bullish on AI stocks, according to Vincent Lin, co-head of Prime Insights and Analytics in Global Banking & Markets. In this conversation with Chris Hussey, he explains why the greatest cumulative selling of tech stocks in the history of his data set looks more like a “healthy reset” amid crowded trades and high volatility rather than a loss of conviction in the AI trade.

Date of recording: July 22, 2026.

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The 'Market of Stocks' vs. the 'Stock Market' Jul 17, 2026

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As more US companies report earnings next week, the bar is “very high” from the perspective of analysts and option market makers, says Brian Garrett, head of equities on the Cross Asset Sales desk in FICC & Equities. In this conversation with Chris Hussey, he also discusses how debt issuance from hyperscalers to fund AI capex is filtering through fixed-income markets and the divergence between single stock volatility and equity index.

This episode was recorded in July 15, 2026.

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Bullish on the Dollar Jul 10, 2026

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Could the US dollar keep rising from here? Brian Dunne, head of Americas Foreign Exchange Options Trading in Goldman Sachs Global Banking & Markets, says that interest rates differential, Fed policy, and geopolitical factors could continue to boost the greenback. He also shares his views on how best to play the potential dollar momentum in this conversation with Chris Hussey.

Recorded on July 9, 2026.

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S&P to 8,000 This Year? Jun 26, 2026

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As US equities get more volatile, are the drivers of the rally still intact? John Flood, head of Americas Equities Execution Services in Goldman Sachs Global Banking & Markets, breaks down the market action, and explains why strong earnings and positive technicals could drive stocks higher, in this conversation with Chris Hussey.

Recorded on June 25, 2026.

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‘It’s a Generational Opportunity’ Jun 12, 2026

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Despite recent wobbles in the US equity market, Muhammad Qubbaj, co-head of US Interest Rate Products in Goldman Sachs Global Banking & Markets, believes the rally is on firm footing. He discusses the outlook for stocks and bonds, and explains why he’s not yet concerned about the rising issuance of bonds by tech companies and the US government, in this conversation with Chris Hussey.

Recorded on Jun 11, 2026.

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Will Europe Outperform? Jun 05, 2026

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As US stocks surge, European equities are climbing as well. Could more gains be ahead, and are European stocks be poised to outperform? Sharon Bell, European portfolio strategist in Goldman Sachs Research, discusses with Chris Hussey.

Recorded on June 4, 2026.

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