Synopsis
In each episode of "Exchanges at Goldman Sachs," people from the firm share their insights on developments shaping industries, markets and the global economy.
Episodes
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The Fed's Tightrope: Inflation, Labor, and the Path Ahead
18/11/2025 Duration: 19minWith inflation above target and the labor market weakening, is the Fed poised to cut rates again? Rob Kaplan, Vice Chairman of Goldman Sachs, discusses the uncertain outlook with Allison Nathan. This episode was recorded on November 12, 2025. The opinions and views expressed herein are as of the date of publication, subject to change without notice, and may not necessarily reflect the institutional views of Goldman Sachs or its affiliates. The material provided is intended for informational purposes only, and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation from any Goldman Sachs entity to take any particular action, or an offer or solicitation to purchase or sell any securities or financial products. This material may contain forward-looking statements. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Neither Goldman Sachs nor any of its affiliates make any representations or warranties, express or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of the statements or information contained herei
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Are AI Bubble Concerns Warranted or Overblown?
11/11/2025 Duration: 14minAI bubble concerns are back amid a rise in AI-exposed companies’ valuations, ongoing massive AI spend, and the increasing circularity of the AI ecosystem. Goldman Sachs Research’s Eric Sheridan and Kash Rangan discuss whether bubble concerns are warranted or overblown. Date of recordings: September 26 and October 30, 2025 The opinions and views expressed herein are as of the date of publication, subject to change without notice, and may not necessarily reflect the institutional views of Goldman Sachs or its affiliates. The material provided is intended for informational purposes only, and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation from any Goldman Sachs entity to take any particular action, or an offer or solicitation to purchase or sell any securities or financial products. This material may contain forward-looking statements. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Neither Goldman Sachs nor any of its affiliates make any representations or warranties, express or implied,
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China's Economy: Reasons for Optimism
05/11/2025 Duration: 18minAs the US and China navigate trade tensions, what's the outlook for China's economic growth? Hui Shan, chief China economist in Goldman Sachs Research, discusses with Allison Nathan. This episode was recorded on November 3rd, 2025. The opinions and views expressed herein are as of the date of publication, subject to change without notice, and may not necessarily reflect the institutional views of Goldman Sachs or its affiliates. The material provided is intended for informational purposes only, and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation from any Goldman Sachs entity to take any particular action, or an offer or solicitation to purchase or sell any securities or financial products. This material may contain forward-looking statements. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Neither Goldman Sachs nor any of its affiliates make any representations or warranties, express or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of the statements or information contained herein and disclaim
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Macro Challenges and Credit Opportunities: Davidson Kempner’s Tony Yoseloff
31/10/2025 Duration: 39minDavidson Kempner’s Tony Yoseloff, managing partner and chief investment officer, discusses the current market moment, the keys to investing across different market cycles, and where he sees opportunities in the alternative investing landscape. This episode was recorded on October 20, 2025. The opinions and views expressed herein are as of the date of publication, subject to change without notice, and may not necessarily reflect the institutional views of Goldman Sachs or its affiliates. The material provided is intended for informational purposes only, and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation from any Goldman Sachs entity to take any particular action, or an offer or solicitation to purchase or sell any securities or financial products. This material may contain forward-looking statements. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Neither Goldman Sachs nor any of its affiliates make any representations or warranties, express or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness o
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Gold, Oil, and Rare Earths: Commodities on the Move
28/10/2025 Duration: 12minWith gold, oil, and rare earth minerals making headlines this year, Goldman Sachs Research’s Daan Struyven shares his views on what’s ahead for these markets and how commodities can fit into portfolios today. This episode was recorded on October 27, 2025. The opinions and views expressed herein are as of the date of publication, subject to change without notice, and may not necessarily reflect the institutional views of Goldman Sachs or its affiliates. The material provided is intended for informational purposes only, and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation from any Goldman Sachs entity to take any particular action, or an offer or solicitation to purchase or sell any securities or financial products. This material may contain forward-looking statements. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Neither Goldman Sachs nor any of its affiliates make any representations or warranties, express or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of the statements or information contain
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‘Culture is Everything’: Sixth Street’s Alan Waxman on Flexibility and Alpha
24/10/2025 Duration: 33minWhat's driving opportunities in alternative assets, and how are investors adapting to an accelerating pace of change? Sixth Street Co-Founder, CEO, and Co-CIO Alan Waxman discusses his career and the importance of flexibility in finding alpha on the latest edition of Goldman Sachs Exchanges: Great Investors. This episode was recorded on September 3, 2025. The opinions and views expressed herein are as of the date of publication, subject to change without notice, and may not necessarily reflect the institutional views of Goldman Sachs or its affiliates. The material provided is intended for informational purposes only, and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation from any Goldman Sachs entity to take any particular action, or an offer or solicitation to purchase or sell any securities or financial products. This material may contain forward-looking statements. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Neither Goldman Sachs nor any of its affiliates make any representations or wa
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Making Sense of Weak Job Growth Alongside Solid GDP Growth
22/10/2025 Duration: 19minGoldman Sachs Research’s Chief US economist David Mericle explains the factors driving the economy and the divergence between solid GDP growth and a slowing labor market. This episode was recorded on October 20, 2025. The opinions and views expressed herein are as of the date of publication, subject to change without notice and may not necessarily reflect the institutional views of Goldman Sachs or its affiliates. The material provided is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation from any Goldman Sachs entity to take any particular action, or an offer or solicitation to purchase or sell any securities or financial products. This material may contain forward-looking statements. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Neither Goldman Sachs nor any of its affiliates make any representations or warranties, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of the statements or information contained herein and disclaim any liabil
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‘The Technology Opportunity of Our Lifetimes’: Bessemer's Byron Deeter
17/10/2025 Duration: 31minIn the latest episode of Goldman Sachs Exchanges: Great Investors, Byron Deeter, a partner at Bessemer Venture Partners, discusses the venture capital landscape and the most promising developments in artificial intelligence and the software industry with Goldman Sachs’ Ken Hirsch. This episode was recorded on September 23, 2025. The opinions and views expressed herein are as of the date of publication, subject to change without notice, and may not necessarily reflect the institutional views of Goldman Sachs or its affiliates. The material provided is intended for informational purposes only, and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation from any Goldman Sachs entity to take any particular action, or an offer or solicitation to purchase or sell any securities or financial products. This material may contain forward-looking statements. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Neither Goldman Sachs nor any of its affiliates make any representations or warranties, express or implied
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The Rise of Secondaries: Unlocking Liquidity in Private Markets
14/10/2025 Duration: 18minOnce a niche segment, the private equity secondaries market has seen substantial growth and is reshaping the broader alternative asset landscape. In this episode, Goldman Sachs’ Harold Hope and Alex Blostein discuss the evolution of the private equity secondaries market. This episode was recorded on September 29, 2025. The opinions and views expressed herein are as of the date of publication, subject to change without notice, and may not necessarily reflect the institutional views of Goldman Sachs or its affiliates. The material provided is intended for informational purposes only, and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation from any Goldman Sachs entity to take any particular action, or an offer or solicitation to purchase or sell any securities or financial products. This material may contain forward-looking statements. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Neither Goldman Sachs nor any of its affiliates make any representations or warranties, express or implied, as to th
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The Shutdown’s Economic Impact
08/10/2025 Duration: 19minHow long could the US government shutdown last — and what will that ultimately mean for the US economy? Goldman Sachs Research’s Alec Phillips, chief US political economist, explores the potential impact on economies and markets. This episode was recorded on October 7, 2025. The opinions and views expressed herein are as of the date of publication, subject to change without notice, and may not necessarily reflect the institutional views of Goldman Sachs or its affiliates. The material provided is intended for informational purposes only, and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation from any Goldman Sachs entity to take any particular action, or an offer or solicitation to purchase or sell any securities or financial products. This material may contain forward-looking statements. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Neither Goldman Sachs nor any of its affiliates make any representations or warranties, express or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of the statements
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AI Exchanges: The Role of Data
30/09/2025 Duration: 17minGoldman Sachs’ Neema Raphael, the firm’s chief data officer and head of data engineering, discusses the role of data in enabling or possibly stalling AI’s progress with George Lee, co-head of the Goldman Sachs Global Institute, and Allison Nathan, senior strategist in Goldman Sachs Research. This episode was recorded on September 25, 2025. The opinions and views expressed herein are as of the date of publication, subject to change without notice, and may not necessarily reflect the institutional views of Goldman Sachs or its affiliates. The material provided is intended for informational purposes only, and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation from any Goldman Sachs entity to take any particular action, or an offer or solicitation to purchase or sell any securities or financial products. This material may contain forward-looking statements. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Neither Goldman Sachs nor any of its affiliates make any representations or warranties, ex
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How Reliable is Economic Data?
25/09/2025 Duration: 26minAre concerns about the quality and reliability of economic data — as well as its vulnerabilities to political influences — warranted? Former BLS Commissioner Erica Groshen, who served from 2013 to 2017, Laffer Associates’ Arthur Laffer, Harvard Business School’s Alberto Cavallo, and Goldman Sachs’ Joseph Briggs discuss data quality, political influence, and the future of economic indicators with Allison Nathan on Goldman Sachs Exchanges. This episode explores the latest Top of Mind report. This episode was recorded on August 18, 19, 26, and September 11, 2025. The opinions and views expressed herein are as of the date of publication, subject to change without notice, and may not necessarily reflect the institutional views of Goldman Sachs or its affiliates. The material provided is intended for informational purposes only, and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation from any Goldman Sachs entity to take any particular action, or an offer or solicitation to purchase or sell any securiti
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The Healthcare Outlook: Macro Challenges and Biotech Innovations
18/09/2025 Duration: 28minWhile the healthcare sector has lagged behind the broader markets, there are pockets of innovation. Asad Haider, head of the US Healthcare Business Unit in Goldman Sachs Research, and Amit Sinha, head of Life Sciences Investing in Goldman Sachs Asset Management, discuss their outlook for the industry. This episode was recorded on September 8 and 15, 2025. The opinions and views expressed herein are as of the date of publication, subject to change without notice, and may not necessarily reflect the institutional views of Goldman Sachs or its affiliates. The material provided is intended for informational purposes only, and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation from any Goldman Sachs entity to take any particular action, or an offer or solicitation to purchase or sell any securities or financial products. This material may contain forward-looking statements. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Neither Goldman Sachs nor any of its affiliates make any representations or
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The Growth Playbook: Goldman Sachs’ Darren Cohen on Building a Growth Investing Platform
09/09/2025 Duration: 23minGoldman Sachs’ Darren Cohen, co-head and chief investment officer of Growth Equity within Goldman Sachs Asset Management, discusses his career trajectory and investment philosophy, and where he sees opportunity today. This episode was recorded on August 11, 2025. The opinions and views expressed herein are as of the date of publication, subject to change without notice, and may not necessarily reflect the institutional views of Goldman Sachs or its affiliates. The material provided is intended for informational purposes only, and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation from any Goldman Sachs entity to take any particular action, or an offer or solicitation to purchase or sell any securities or financial products. This material may contain forward-looking statements. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Neither Goldman Sachs nor any of its affiliates make any representations or warranties, express or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of the statements or informa
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After a Summer of Stablecoins, What’s Next?
02/09/2025 Duration: 23minIn 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. The opinions and views expressed herein are as of the date of publication, subject to change without notice, and may not necessarily reflect the institutional views of Goldman Sachs or its affiliates. The material provided is intended for informational purposes only, and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation from any Goldman Sachs entity to take any particular action, or an offer or solicitation to purchase or sell any securit
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Paid to Sweat: Centerbridge's Jeff Aronson on the Growth of Private Markets
19/08/2025 Duration: 45minIn 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Searching for Signals: BlackRock’s Raffaele Savi on the Future of Systematic Investing
12/08/2025 Duration: 39minRaffaele 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Finding the Right Problems: How Sutter Hill Ventures’ Mike Speiser Creates Great Companies
07/08/2025 Duration: 51minAs 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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AI Exchanges: AI’s Impact on Employment
05/08/2025 Duration: 23minOne 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Revenge of the Meme Stocks
29/07/2025 Duration: 13minGoldman 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices