Fixed Interests

Fixed Interests

Author: Fitch Ratings Language: English Episodes: 168
Hosted by the analysts at Fitch Ratings, Fixed Interests cuts through the noise of the 24-hour news cycle to explain the forces shaping our financial world. Each episode is a concise, fifteen-minute briefing that connects the dots between high-level policy decisions, shifting market dynamics, and real-world economic consequences. You’ll hear clear explanations on how geopolitical events influence sovereign debt, what new regulations mean for corporate credit, and why a specific inflation report actually matters. This isn’t just headline repetition; it’s context provided by experts who parse the data for a living. Designed for professionals and the strategically curious alike, the Fixed Interests podcast translates complex subjects into actionable understanding, making it possible to stay informed without getting lost in the details. Tune in for a direct, authoritative take on the week’s most pressing business and political developments, all structured to fit into a daily commute or a short break.
Episodes
Global Economic Outlook [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:21
Tony Stringer, Managing Director, Global Sovereigns and Brian Coulton, Chief Economist, say threats to the global growth outlook from trade protectionism have become much more significant in recent months. The breakdown…
Risks Remain for Argentina in 2019​ [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:18
Shelly Shetty, Co-head of Sovereigns—Americas, and Todd Martinez, Primary Analyst for Argentina, discuss the Negative Rating Outlook for the country against a backdrop of continuing high inflation, economic contraction,…
Fiscal Trends in the GCC [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:40
Jan Friederich, Head of Middle East & Africa Sovereign Ratings, and Krisjanis Krustins, Director focusing on GCC sovereigns, discuss the fiscal trends in the region, the risks stemming from the oil market, the credibilit…
Biggest Fall in Global Growth  Since 2012 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:55
In the latest Fixed Interests Podcast,Tony Stringer, Managing Director, Global Sovereigns and Brian Coulton, Chief Economist, discuss the Global Economic Outlook for 2019, noting global growth prospects have deteriorated…
Colombia’s Fiscal Challenges and Tax Reform [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:25
Shelly Shetty, Co-head of Sovereigns—Americas, and Richard Francis, Primary Fitch Analyst for Colombia, discuss the fiscal and growth challenges for Colombia and how the new government is trying to tackle those issues.​
Russia, Positive Outlook [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:30
Tony Stringer Managing Director, Global Sovereigns and Erich Arispe, Director, Fitch Ratings, discuss the Positive Outlook for Russia which reflects continued progress in strengthening the economic policy framework under…
Public Finances at Risk When Next Recession Strikes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:44
Public finances in several developed markets look exposed when the next recession eventually strikes, with potential negative consequences for some sovereign ratings.
Costa Rica [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:33
Persistently high fiscal deficits leading to rising debt burden and high government financing needs has led Fitch to downgrade Costa Rica. Charles Seville, Head of North America Sovereigns, and Carlos Morales, Director,…
Cracks Appearing in Global Growth Picture as 2020 Headwinds Rise [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:16
Tune into our latest Fixed Interest podcast with Brian Coulton, Chief Economist and Tony Stringer, COO, Global Sovereigns Group, who discuss what's in store for the global economy in 2019. For more content providing in-d…