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The Capital Cycle Podcast

NewMother of all Capex CyclesOctober 30, 2026 · 21 min
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45
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Oct 30, 2026

About the podcast

Edward Chancellor, the distinguished financial historian, author and journalist interviews investors from Marathon Asset Management [Marathon London] about their latest views on the investment landscape.

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Episodes 45

  1. Mother of all Capex Cycles

    21 min

    Chris Wood discusses the AI capital cycle. Edward Chancellor talks to guest speaker Chris Wood, Global Head of Equity Strategy at Jefferies.For more information, or to access select articles from Marathon’s …

    Show notes

    Chris Wood discusses the AI capital cycle.

    Edward Chancellor talks to guest speaker Chris Wood, Global Head of Equity Strategy at Jefferies.


    For more information, or to access select articles from Marathon’s Global Investment Review publications which accompany this podcast series, please visit www.thecapitalcycle.co.uk

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  2. Asian Capital Cycles

    24 min

    Chris Wood discusses capital cycles across Asia, from Japan to China, since the 1980s.Edward Chancellor talks to guest speaker Chris Wood, Global Head of Equity Strategy at Jefferies.For more information, or to …

    Show notes

    Chris Wood discusses capital cycles across Asia, from Japan to China, since the 1980s.


    Edward Chancellor talks to guest speaker Chris Wood, Global Head of Equity Strategy at Jefferies.


    For more information, or to access select articles from Marathon’s Global Investment Review publications which accompany this podcast series, please visit www.thecapitalcycle.co.uk

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  3. Where's the Cash?

    20 min

    Deals based on dreams in the AI world versus cash transactions in the Old World.Edward Chancellor talks to Charles Carter, a European Equities Portfolio Manager. For more information, or to access select …

    Show notes

    Deals based on dreams in the AI world versus cash transactions in the Old World.


    Edward Chancellor talks to Charles Carter, a European Equities Portfolio Manager.


    For more information, or to access select articles from Marathon’s Global Investment Review publications which accompany this podcast series, please visit www.thecapitalcycle.co.uk

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  4. Knock on Wood

    20 min

    Two Capital Cycles for the price of one in US forestry. Edward Chancellor talks to Rob Anstey, a US Equities Portfolio Manager.For more information, or to access select articles from Marathon’s Global …

    Show notes

    Two Capital Cycles for the price of one in US forestry.

    Edward Chancellor talks to Rob Anstey, a US Equities Portfolio Manager.


    For more information, or to access select articles from Marathon’s Global Investment Review publications which accompany this podcast series, please visit www.thecapitalcycle.co.uk

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  5. Exchange Trade

    13 min

    Derivative exchanges appear under threat. Are fears justified? Edward Chancellor talks to Ian Deacon, a US Equities Portfolio Manager. For more information, or to access select articles from Marathon’s Global …

    Show notes

    Derivative exchanges appear under threat. Are fears justified?


    Edward Chancellor talks to Ian Deacon, a US Equities Portfolio Manager. 


    For more information, or to access select articles from Marathon’s Global Investment Review publications which accompany this podcast series, please visit www.thecapitalcycle.co.uk

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  6. Auto Heaven & Hell

    13 min

    While the capital cycle in autos appears dire, auto glass-making looks altogether different. Edward Chancellor talks to Yixuan Yang, an Emerging Markets Equities Analyst.For more information, or to access …

    Show notes

    While the capital cycle in autos appears dire, auto glass-making looks altogether different.


    Edward Chancellor talks to Yixuan Yang, an Emerging Markets Equities Analyst.


    For more information, or to access select articles from Marathon’s Global Investment Review publications which accompany this podcast series, please visit www.thecapitalcycle.co.uk

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  7. Buyback Heaven

    22 min

    How buybacks are delivering value to shareholders in Japan. Edward Chancellor talks to Justin Hill, a Japanese Equities Portfolio Manager.For more information, or to access select articles from Marathon’s …

    Show notes

    How buybacks are delivering value to shareholders in Japan.


    Edward Chancellor talks to Justin Hill, a Japanese Equities Portfolio Manager.


    For more information, or to access select articles from Marathon’s Global Investment Review publications which accompany this podcast series, please visit www.thecapitalcycle.co.uk



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  8. RealKapital

    16 min

    De-globalisation and the steel industry. Edward Chancellor talks to Tytus Zurawski, a European Equities Analyst.For more information, or to access select articles from Marathon’s Global Investment Review …

    Show notes

    De-globalisation and the steel industry.


    Edward Chancellor talks to Tytus Zurawski, a European Equities Analyst.


    For more information, or to access select articles from Marathon’s Global Investment Review publications which accompany this podcast series, please visit www.thecapitalcycle.co.uk

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  9. Passive’s Massive AI Gamble

    16 min

    Relatively less liquid mega-cap stocks and sector concentration have led to unintended risks for passive investors.Edward Chancellor talks to Tom Wharram, a North American Equities Analyst.For more information …

    Show notes

    Relatively less liquid mega-cap stocks and sector concentration have led to unintended risks for passive investors.


    Edward Chancellor talks to Tom Wharram, a North American Equities Analyst.


    For more information, or to access select articles from Marathon’s Global Investment Review publications which accompany this podcast series, please visit www.thecapitalcycle.co.uk

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  10. DeepSequel

    22 min

    How Chinese innovators and imitators are threatening Western businesses. Edward Chancellor talks to Laura Fyfe, an Emerging Markets Analyst.For more information, or to access select articles from Marathon’s …

    Show notes

    How Chinese innovators and imitators are threatening Western businesses.


    Edward Chancellor talks to Laura Fyfe, an Emerging Markets Analyst.


    For more information, or to access select articles from Marathon’s Global Investment Review publications which accompany this podcast series, please visit www.thecapitalcycle.co.uk

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  11. AI and the Material World

    20 min

    As the AI theme goes global, opportunity arises in undervalued, tangible assets. Edward Chancellor talks to Alex Duffy, an Emerging Markets Fund Manager. For more information, or to access select articles from …

    Show notes

    As the AI theme goes global, opportunity arises in undervalued, tangible assets. 


    Edward Chancellor talks to Alex Duffy, an Emerging Markets Fund Manager. 


    For more information, or to access select articles from Marathon’s Global Investment Review publications which accompany this podcast series, please visit www.thecapitalcycle.co.uk


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  12. AI Disruptees

    18 min

    Opportunities among companies deemed AI losers. Edward Chancellor talks to Charles Carter, a European Equities Fund Manager. For more information, or to access select articles from Marathon’s Global Investment …

    Show notes

    Opportunities among companies deemed AI losers.


    Edward Chancellor talks to Charles Carter, a European Equities Fund Manager. 


    For more information, or to access select articles from Marathon’s Global Investment Review publications which accompany this podcast series, please visit www.thecapitalcycle.co.uk

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  13. Aircraft Leasing Lift-Off

    19 min

    A shortage of planes is a boon for leasing companies. Edward Chancellor talks to Tom Wharram, a North American Equities Analyst. For more information, or to access select articles from Marathon’s Global …

    Show notes

    A shortage of planes is a boon for leasing companies. 


    Edward Chancellor talks to Tom Wharram, a North American Equities Analyst. 


    For more information, or to access select articles from Marathon’s Global Investment Review publications which accompany this podcast series, please visit www.thecapitalcycle.co.uk

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  14. Masters of the Air

    13 min

    How European aerospace companies lead the world in an attractive capital cycle. Edward Chancellor talks to Ben Slingsby, an European Equities Analyst.For more information, or to access select articles from …

    Show notes

    How European aerospace companies lead the world in an attractive capital cycle.

     

    Edward Chancellor talks to Ben Slingsby, an European Equities Analyst.


    For more information, or to access select articles from Marathon’s Global Investment Review publications which accompany this podcast series, please visit www.thecapitalcycle.co.uk

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  15. AI Eats Software?

    16 min

    Rising investment appears to be leading to increasing capacity and competition. Edward Chancellor talks to Tom Wharram, a North American Equities Analyst. For more information, or to access select articles from …

    Show notes

    Rising investment appears to be leading to increasing capacity and competition.

     

    Edward Chancellor talks to Tom Wharram, a North American Equities Analyst. 


    For more information, or to access select articles from Marathon’s Global Investment Review publications which accompany this podcast series, please visit www.thecapitalcycle.co.uk

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  16. The Tyranny of the Index

    21 min

    History tells us that long-term equity returns depend on the starting valuation level. Edward Chancellor talks to Alex Duffy, an Emerging Markets Portfolio Manager.For more information, or to access select …

    Show notes

    History tells us that long-term equity returns depend on the starting valuation level.

     

    Edward Chancellor talks to Alex Duffy, an Emerging Markets Portfolio Manager.


    For more information, or to access select articles from Marathon’s Global Investment Review publications which accompany this podcast series, please visit www.thecapitalcycle.co.uk

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  17. Capital Account Book

    46 min

    A discussion of Marathon’s first book, published in 2004.Edward Chancellor talks to Charles Carter, a European portfolio manager. For more information, or to access select articles from Marathon’s Global …

    Show notes

    A discussion of Marathon’s first book, published in 2004.


    Edward Chancellor talks to Charles Carter, a European portfolio manager. 


    For more information, or to access select articles from Marathon’s Global Investment Review publications which accompany this podcast series, please visit www.thecapitalcycle.co.uk

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  18. Boxing Day Gift

    16 min

    The capital cycle in the cardboard box industry. Edward Chancellor talks to Rob Anstey, a North American Portfolio Manager. For more information, or to access select articles from Marathon’s Global Investment …

    Show notes

    The capital cycle in the cardboard box industry.

     

    Edward Chancellor talks to Rob Anstey, a North American Portfolio Manager. 


    For more information, or to access select articles from Marathon’s Global Investment Review publications which accompany this podcast series, please visit www.thecapitalcycle.co.uk

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  19. Job Lot on Sale

    17 min

    The rise of Kanzhun’s online recruitment business, Boss Zhipin, in China. Edward Chancellor talks Kai Chen, an Emerging Markets Analyst.For more information, or to access select articles from Marathon’s Global …

    Show notes

    The rise of Kanzhun’s online recruitment business, Boss Zhipin, in China.

     

    Edward Chancellor talks Kai Chen, an Emerging Markets Analyst.


    For more information, or to access select articles from Marathon’s Global Investment Review publications which accompany this podcast series, please visit www.thecapitalcycle.co.uk

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  20. Churn Chat

    7 min

    A satire imagining a heated boardroom discussion of AI funding challenges. Edward Chancellor introduces Stanley Churn’s latest business venture. Disclaimer: All characters, names and organisations portrayed are …

    Show notes

    A satire imagining a heated boardroom discussion of AI funding challenges.

     

    Edward Chancellor introduces Stanley Churn’s latest business venture.

     

    Disclaimer:


    All characters, names and organisations portrayed are entirely fictional and are not intended to represent or be modelled on any real persons or companies.


    For more information, or to access select articles from Marathon’s Global Investment Review publications which accompany this podcast series, please visit www.thecapitalcycle.co.uk

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  21. A Different Network Effect

    12 min

    The long-term appeal of European utility networks. Edward Chancellor talks to Ben Slingsby, a European Analyst. For more information, or to access select articles from Marathon’s Global Investment Review …

    Show notes

    The long-term appeal of European utility networks.

     

    Edward Chancellor talks to Ben Slingsby, a European Analyst. 


    For more information, or to access select articles from Marathon’s Global Investment Review publications which accompany this podcast series, please visit www.thecapitalcycle.co.uk

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  22. Barbarous Relics

    19 min

    Absolute return potential in Emerging Market stocks. Edward Chancellor talks Laura Fyfe, an Emerging Markets Analyst.For more information, or to access select articles from Marathon’s Global Investment Review …

    Show notes

    Absolute return potential in Emerging Market stocks.

     

    Edward Chancellor talks Laura Fyfe, an Emerging Markets Analyst.


    For more information, or to access select articles from Marathon’s Global Investment Review publications which accompany this podcast series, please visit www.thecapitalcycle.co.uk

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  23. AI: Mad Maths?

    21 min

    Applying some cold logic to a hot sector. Edward Chancellor talks to Charles Carter, a European Portfolio Manager. For more information, or to access select articles from Marathon’s Global Investment Review …

    Show notes

    Applying some cold logic to a hot sector.

     

    Edward Chancellor talks to Charles Carter, a European Portfolio Manager. 


    For more information, or to access select articles from Marathon’s Global Investment Review publications which accompany this podcast series, please visit www.thecapitalcycle.co.uk

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  24. The Long Tail

    13 min

    How a book inspired strategy at Richelieu Hardware. Edward Chancellor talks to Tom Wharram, a North American Analyst.For more information, or to access select articles from Marathon’s Global Investment Review …

    Show notes

    How a book inspired strategy at Richelieu Hardware.

     

    Edward Chancellor talks to Tom Wharram, a North American Analyst.


    For more information, or to access select articles from Marathon’s Global Investment Review publications which accompany this podcast series, please visit www.thecapitalcycle.co.uk

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  25. Chinese Property Opportunity

    26 min

    The industry appears to be entering a favourable turn in its capital cycle. Edward Chancellor talks to Kai Chen, an Emerging Markets Analyst.For more information, or to access select articles from Marathon’s …

    Show notes

    The industry appears to be entering a favourable turn in its capital cycle.

     

    Edward Chancellor talks to Kai Chen, an Emerging Markets Analyst.


    For more information, or to access select articles from Marathon’s Global Investment Review publications which accompany this podcast series, please visit www.thecapitalcycle.co.uk

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  26. Mucky Business

    18 min

    Waste management can be a highly lucrative endeavour. Edward Chancellor talks to Robert Anstey, a North American Portfolio Manager.For more information, or to access select articles from Marathon’s Global …

    Show notes

    Waste management can be a highly lucrative endeavour.

     

    Edward Chancellor talks to Robert Anstey, a North American Portfolio Manager.


    For more information, or to access select articles from Marathon’s Global Investment Review publications which accompany this podcast series, please visit www.thecapitalcycle.co.uk

     

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  27. Greek Banking Odyssey

    16 min

    The remarkable revival of Greek banks following a turn in the capital cycle. Edward Chancellor talks to Laura Fyfe, an Emerging Markets Analyst.For more information, or to access select articles from Marathon’s …

    Show notes

    The remarkable revival of Greek banks following a turn in the capital cycle.

     

    Edward Chancellor talks to Laura Fyfe, an Emerging Markets Analyst.


    For more information, or to access select articles from Marathon’s Global Investment Review publications which accompany this podcast series, please visit www.thecapitalcycle.co.uk

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  28. Japan Merger Mania

    21 min

    Three contrasting bids in Japan and what this says about evolving shareholder capitalism. Edward Chancellor talks to Justin Hill, a Developed Asia Portfolio Manager.For more information, or to access select …

    Show notes

    Three contrasting bids in Japan and what this says about evolving shareholder capitalism.

     

    Edward Chancellor talks to Justin Hill, a Developed Asia Portfolio Manager.


    For more information, or to access select articles from Marathon’s Global Investment Review publications which accompany this podcast series, please visit www.thecapitalcycle.co.uk

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  29. Platinum Bombed

    23 min

    Investors appear highly pessimistic about the value of Platinum Group Metals. They may be wrong. Edward Chancellor talks to Alex Duffy, an Emerging Markets Portfolio Manager.For more information, or to access …

    Show notes

    Investors appear highly pessimistic about the value of Platinum Group Metals. They may be wrong.

     

    Edward Chancellor talks to Alex Duffy, an Emerging Markets Portfolio Manager.


    For more information, or to access select articles from Marathon’s Global Investment Review publications which accompany this podcast series, please visit www.thecapitalcycle.co.uk

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  30. US Small Caps: Margin of Safety

    13 min

    The underperformance of smaller capitalisation US stocks leaves valuation multiples at historically high discounts to larger companies. Counter-intuitively, this may reverse in an economic downturn. Edward …

    Show notes

    The underperformance of smaller capitalisation US stocks leaves valuation multiples at historically high discounts to larger companies. Counter-intuitively, this may reverse in an economic downturn.

     

    Edward Chancellor talks to Tom Wharram, a US analyst at Marathon.


    For more information, or to access select articles from Marathon’s Global Investment Review publications which accompany this podcast series, please visit www.thecapitalcycle.co.uk

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