Interest rates in 2025: why you should care what the Bank of England does
This week, we’re talking interest rates - with the Bank of England due to cut the cost of borrowing we ask what effect it will have on your finances - and where rates will end in 2025. 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 in the markets: shares recover their losses since ‘liberation day’; the oil price tumbles as Saudi Arabia chases market share; interest rates are in focus on both sides of the Atlantic; and a historic moment, as Warren Buffett stands down at Berkshire Hathaway. Fidelity’s Tom Stevenson reviews the stories moving markets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Is this why you should never invest in gold?
This week, why should you invest in gold - and why shouldn’t you invest in gold? The surge in gold prices this year has generated much interest in the precious metal - is it too late for it to add value to your portfolio? And what’s the best way to buy it? 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.
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Market news today - markets in limbo
This week in the markets: shares are in limbo, stuck between hopes for a Trump put and worries about a tariff-fuelled slow down. Fidelity’s Tom Stevenson reviews the stories moving markets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Market news today - gold hits another new high
This week in the markets: investors seek out haven assets and shun the US. Meanwhile, longer term they assess whether the 16 year bull market may have run its course. Fidelity’s Tom Stevenson reviews the stories moving markets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
With its approachable style and no-nonsense views, The Personal Investor is the essential weekly investing podcast for smart investors. Join Ed Monk as he explores investing, financial news, stock markets and economics.
With his 360˚ view of the world of investment, Ed provides a well-balanced take on the latest 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.
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