Markets Weekly podcast (20 April 2026): Is a peace deal in reach?
From Barclays Private Bank Podcasts by Barclays Private Bank
April 20, 2026
About this episode
The episode discusses the potential for a peace deal in the Middle East and reviews recent positive US bank performance.
As negotiations in the Middle East continue, is a peace deal in reach? Julien Lafargue, Chief Market Strategist, considers the latest developments in the region. Meanwhile, US banks reported first-quarter results that generally beat expectations – driven by strong equity trading – and painted an encouraging outlook backed by the strength of the US consumer and a resilient economy.
People in this episode
Guest: Julien Lafargue
Topics covered
- Middle East peace negotiations
- US banking results
- equity trading
- US consumer strength
- resilient economy
Keywords
- peace deal
- Middle East
- Julien Lafargue
- US banks
- equity trading
- consumer strength
- economy
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: US banks
Places: Middle East
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