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This week, we’re splitting our attention between two stories from this week - first, the latest round of rate-setting meetings on both sides of the Atlantic. Will the market get what it wants with some dovish words from central bankers? And then we’ll take a look at China, where the stock market has been a disappointment for its backers over the past year - but does now represent a good time to buy? Host, Ed Monk, and his occasional guests provide a well-balanced take on the latest financial developments together with expert insights to help you grow your capital, manage your investment portfolio and make the most of the money markets. Popular for its jargon-free approach, clear analysis and fresh perspective, The Personal Investor podcast helps shine a light on the latest market developments for the savvy UK investor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fidelity’s Tom Stevenson reviews the stories moving markets. In this week’s market update: central banks are back in focus as the Fed and Bank of England unveil rate decisions; earnings season shines the spotlight on the Magnificent Seven; and will the demise of Evergrande mark peak pessimism for the Chinese stock market?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week - when should you sell an investment? So much of our energy as investors is focussed on what, and when, to buy - but knowing when, and when not, to sell is just as important. That’s our focus today - as well as rounding up the state of markets three weeks onto a new year. Host, Ed Monk, and his occasional guests provide a well-balanced take on the latest financial developments together with expert insights to help you grow your capital, manage your investment portfolio and make the most of the money markets. Popular for its jargon-free approach, clear analysis and fresh perspective, The Personal Investor podcast helps shine a light on the latest market developments for the savvy UK investor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fidelity’s Tom Stevenson reviews the stories moving markets. This week in the markets: the S&P 500 reaches a new all-time high but without conviction as investors question whether the 2023 Santa Rally went too far too fast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week - how can investors work the dominance of the Magnificent 7 giants to their advantage? Those remarkable tech companies at the top of the US stock market have driven the bulk of returns and were a saving grace for investors last year. Host, Ed Monk, and his occasional guests provide a well-balanced take on the latest financial developments together with expert insights to help you grow your capital, manage your investment portfolio and make the most of the money markets. Popular for its jargon-free approach, clear analysis and fresh perspective, The Personal Investor podcast helps shine a light on the latest market developments for the savvy UK investor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fidelity’s Tom Stevenson reviews the stories moving markets. In this week’s market update: Airstrikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen re-ignite inflation fears; bitcoin joins the investment mainstream; and the US election kicks off in Iowa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, it’s a Quarterly Investment Outlook special where we put your questions to the Outlook’s author Tom Stevenson. And as 2024 gets underway, the questions this time reflect the delicate moment that markets find themselves in - some hope that the recovery can continue but some fear as well that the next set-back is around the corner. Host, Ed Monk, and his occasional guests provide a well-balanced take on the latest financial developments together with expert insights to help you grow your capital, manage your investment portfolio and make the most of the money markets. Popular for its jargon-free approach, clear analysis and fresh perspective, The Personal Investor podcast helps shine a light on the latest market developments for the savvy UK investor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fidelity’s Tom Stevenson reviews the stories moving markets. In this week’s market update: the Santa rally turns into a New Year hangover but the focus remains the same: investors are obsessed with the direction of interest rates.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, to welcome in a new year we’ll be giving you eight ways to fix your finances - not just for 2024 but forever. Well, almost. From clearing debt, to making wills and saving too, there’s bound to be something you can do today to lock in financial benefits for the future.  Host, Ed Monk, and his occasional guests provide a well-balanced take on the latest financial developments together with expert insights to help you grow your capital, manage your investment portfolio and make the most of the money markets. Popular for its jargon-free approach, clear analysis and fresh perspective, The Personal Investor podcast helps shine a light on the latest market developments for the savvy UK investor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, it is our last pod of 2023 and we have a fantastic guest to round off the year. Claer Barratt is not only the trusted consumer editor of the Financial Times - she’s also a weekly guest of daytime telly queen Lorraine Kelly on ITV, a regular contributor to the BBC, and much else besides. In other words - Claer is one of the most trusted voices on money issues in the UK today and we’re delighted to welcome her to the pod. Host, Ed Monk, and his occasional guests provide a well-balanced take on the latest financial developments together with expert insights to help you grow your capital, manage your investment portfolio and make the most of the money markets. Popular for its jargon-free approach, clear analysis and fresh perspective, The Personal Investor podcast helps shine a light on the latest market developments for the savvy UK investor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fidelity’s Tom Stevenson reviews the stories moving markets. In this week’s market update: Santa Powell fires up a year-end rally as investors welcome the Fed’s nod to rate cuts in 2024.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fidelity’s Tom Stevenson reviews the stories moving markets. In this week’s market update: as investors wind down to the holiday season, all eyes are on the final central bank meetings of 2023.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week - what are the various paths that markets could take next year - and what would each mean for investors? We’ll attempt this week to put some numbers on the chances of each scenario happening - just don’t call it a prediction. Host, Ed Monk, and his occasional guests provide a well-balanced take on the latest financial developments together with expert insights to help you grow your capital, manage your investment portfolio and make the most of the money markets. Popular for its jargon-free approach, clear analysis and fresh perspective, The Personal Investor podcast helps shine a light on the latest market developments for the savvy UK investor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fidelity’s Tom Stevenson reviews the stories moving markets. In this week’s market update: shares and bonds close out a bumper November as investors focus on an earlier than expected cut in interest rates next year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the show - as it turns 40 years old, what role should the FTSE 100 play for investors? How has the Footsie changed over the years and what does it say about UK plc? That’s our focus today - as well as some chat about a jump in the price of gold.  Host, Ed Monk, and his occasional guests provide a well-balanced take on the latest financial developments together with expert insights to help you grow your capital, manage your investment portfolio and make the most of the money markets. Popular for its jargon-free approach, clear analysis and fresh perspective, The Personal Investor podcast helps shine a light on the latest market developments for the savvy UK investor.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fidelity’s Tom Stevenson reviews the stories moving markets. In this week’s market update: investors start to look ahead into 2024 with many questions about the future direction of the market as yet unanswered.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week - we’re reacting to the Autumn Statement, including a big giveaway to workers, some new incentives for business - but some grim news on growth as well. Is any of it enough to shift momentum in the economy - or in the polling ahead of an election next year? Host, Ed Monk, and his occasional guests provide a well-balanced take on the latest financial developments together with expert insights to help you grow your capital, manage your investment portfolio and make the most of the money markets. Popular for its jargon-free approach, clear analysis and fresh perspective, The Personal Investor podcast helps shine a light on the latest market developments for the savvy UK investor.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fidelity’s Tom Stevenson reviews the stories moving markets. In this week’s market update: the Autumn statement is the main focus on this side of the Atlantic, while the US prepares for a short Thanksgiving Week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, have we just seen a genuinely game-changing moment in the recovery for economies - and investments? Inflation has taken a tumble on both sides of the Atlantic. Markets, which had been hopeful that rates have peaked - now seem sure that they have. What does it all mean for your finances? That’s our focus today. Host, Ed Monk, and his occasional guests provide a well-balanced take on the latest financial developments together with expert insights to help you grow your capital, manage your investment portfolio and make the most of the money markets. Popular for its jargon-free approach, clear analysis and fresh perspective, The Personal Investor podcast helps shine a light on the latest market developments for the savvy UK investor.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fidelity’s Tom Stevenson reviews the stories moving markets. In this week’s market update: inflation is the main focus with price rises forecast to fall back on both sides of the Atlantic; earnings season draws to a positive close; and, here in the UK, attention turns to next week’s Autumn statement.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.