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Capital Ideas podcast

Capital Group 330 Episodes Oct 8, 2026

The Capital Ideas podcast brings you the latest investment thinking from Capital Group, one of the world's largest investment management organizations. Each week, portfolio managers, analysts, and economists break down market trends, macroeconomic forces, investing approaches, and lessons learned from personal experience. The podcast aims to help listeners learn how professional investors approach their craft.

Episodes

Starbucks CEO: Why human connection matters more than ever in an AI world
Starbucks CEO: Why human connection matters more than ever in an AI world Oct 8, 2026 33:14 What makes an iconic brand endure? Starbucks Chairman and CEO Brian Niccol says it starts with understanding why people connect with it in the first place. At Starbucks, he focuses on getting out from behind the spreadsheet and into the business, listening to customers and employees, sweating the details that shape an experience and using AI to strengthen human connection rather than replace it.
Why Asian credit deserves a closer look
Why Asian credit deserves a closer look Oct 1, 2026 22:55 Why should investors pay attention to Asian credit? Singapore-based fixed income analyst Debbie Leow explains how the asset class can offer diversification, income potential and a different risk profile within a portfolio. Drawing on examples across countries and sectors, she shares how she evaluates opportunities through three lenses: credit quality, market technicals and valuation, and how the A
Will 'Grand Theft Auto VI' turbo charge the gaming industry?
Will 'Grand Theft Auto VI' turbo charge the gaming industry? Sep 24, 2026 25:22 Capital Group equity analyst Nathan Meyer shares his outlook for the video games industry ahead of potentially the biggest game launch in history. "Grand Theft Auto VI," scheduled for release in November, is expected to break sales records at a time when the gaming industry could use a shot in the arm.   #CapGroupGlobal For full disclosures go to capitalgroup.com/global-disclosures For our
Luxury, mining and the power of connecting the dots
Luxury, mining and the power of connecting the dots Sep 17, 2026 30:00 From advising Canada's finance minister to researching companies across luxury and mining industries, Capital Group equity analyst Frank Beaudry has learned that great investing isn't just about the numbers, it's about understanding the people behind them. Key takeaways include: Looking beyond short-term noise and focusing on durable trends Challenging assumptions through continuous learning and
Bond talk: Which way interest rates?
Bond talk: Which way interest rates? Sep 10, 2026 34:25 Capital Group fixed income manager John Queen discusses his outlook for the U.S. bond market as concerns about elevated inflation and rising debt levels spark a sell-off.   #CapGroupGlobal For full disclosures go to capitalgroup.com/global-disclosures For our latest insights, practice management ideas and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. If you're based outside of
NFL Colts QB Daniel Jones on quiet leadership
NFL Colts QB Daniel Jones on quiet leadership Sep 3, 2026 25:03 If there's one thing quarterback Daniel Jones has learned across three National Football League (NFL) teams, it's that leadership doesn't have to be loud. From walking on at Duke to navigating the intense spotlight of New York, Daniel shares why authenticity, consistency, and earning trust every day have shaped both his career and his approach to leading others. #CapGroupGlobal This content
Market leadership: U.S. vs international stocks
Market leadership: U.S. vs international stocks Aug 27, 2026 31:22 Capital Group portfolio managers Lisa Thompson and Diana Wagner discuss the merits of U.S., international and emerging markets stocks. So far this year, emerging markets are winning, but can that continue? Lisa and Diana share their thoughts.   #CapGroupGlobal For full disclosures go to capitalgroup.com/global-disclosures For our latest insights, practice management ideas and more, subscri
Investing through the AI transition
Investing through the AI transition Aug 20, 2026 25:59 Equity portfolio manager Brady Enright invested through the dot-com era and is now navigating another period of transformational change driven by AI. His view: while technology evolves, the fundamentals of investing do not. Brady explains why technological change can create enormous opportunity — but also why some companies never recover from missing major transitions. The key isn't predicting eve
The next wave of defense spending
The next wave of defense spending Aug 13, 2026 25:19 Capital Group equity analysts Zach Alexander and Caroline Janin discuss their outlook for the $2.7 trillion defense industry. With ongoing wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, defense spending is on the rise amid a geopolitical realignment that may still be in its early stages. Zach and Caroline offer their views on the investment implications.   #CapGroupGlobal For full disclosures go to ca
Who you become when you invest
Who you become when you invest Aug 6, 2026 23:27 For Greg Miliotes, portfolio manager and Investment Group Oversight Chair, becoming an investor isn't about what you'll learn in a book or copying someone else's style. It's about curating your own playbook through a strong mental framework, long-term discipline and the conviction needed to navigate uncertainty. Greg demonstrates how the combination of experience, mistakes and repetition help inve
8 book recommendations for your summer reading list
8 book recommendations for your summer reading list Jul 30, 2026 09:01 Looking for some great reading material on a hot summer day? We've got you covered. Here are eight compelling titles taken straight from the shelves of Capital Group portfolio managers, economists and others.   #CapGroupGlobal For full disclosures go to capitalgroup.com/global-disclosures For our latest insights, practice management ideas and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapit
Follow the research, not the crowd
Follow the research, not the crowd Jul 23, 2026 21:49 After more than 30 years as a fixed income portfolio manager, David Hoag has learned to trust the experts and not "invent your own wheel." Driving outcomes for clients starts with following deep research, then applying judgment over time. Hear practical takeaways from David's tenured career, including: A firsthand look at the discipline, accountability and thoughtful decision-making process beh

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