Oil’s 2026 Crosscurrents
Feb 5, 2026
In this early-2026 market check-in, host Andy Critchlow (S&P Global Energy) sits down with Jim Burkhart (Head of Crude Oil Analytics and Research) to unpack a turbulent start to the year for oil prices—driven by geopolitics and real-world supply disruptions. They examine three major forces shaping markets:...
AI, Energy, and Geopolitics: Insights from Davos 2026
Jan 29, 2026
Amid geopolitical friction, economic uncertainty, and rapid technological disruption, the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting in Davos convenes global leaders around a “spirit of dialogue.” In this episode of the Look Forward Podcast, host Molly sits down with S&P Global Ratings Chief Global Economist Paul...
2025, A Year in Review
Dec 18, 2025
As 2025 draws to a close, Andy Critchlow is joined by co-hosts Molly Mintz and Aries Poon to reflect on the Look Forward Podcast’s 2025 conversations. From the persistence of inflation and the evolving role of central banks, to the rise of private credit and the profound impact of AI-driven data center investment, we...
Emerging Payment Trends for 2026
Dec 4, 2025
In this episode of the Look Forward Podcast, host Aries Poon is joined by Thea Fourie from S&P Global's Market Intelligence Division to explore three pivotal trends shaping the global payment landscape in 2026. They delve into the interoperability of domestic payment systems, the rise of BRICS alternatives to...
Powering the Future: Data Centers at the Crossroads of AI and Sustainability
Nov 20, 2025
In this episode of the Look Forward Podcast, host Molly Mintz reconnects with the audience as she dives deep into the critical role of data centers in the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence. Joined by experts Kelly Morgan and Brian Partridge from S&P Global's 451 Research and authors from our latest...