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The Personal Investor

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    Market news today - four years and counting

    12/10/2026 | 8 mins.
    This week in the markets: the equity bull market is four years old this week and, as third quarter earnings season kicks off with high expectations, shares are holding their gains despite the growing pressure of rising bond yields.
    Fidelity’s Tom Stevenson reviews the stories moving markets.
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    £100k stay-at-home dilemma: should I give up work to raise my child?

    09/10/2026 | 17 mins.
    Today on the show - Jemma Slingo is with us to answer whether it pays for parents to give up work to raise children - and explain ways to avoid the punishing hit from tax and the withdrawal of benefits that can happen when your pay reaches key cliff-edges.
    Try the Centre for British Progress childcare calculator here.
    Ed Monk is joined by Jemma Slingo to 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.
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    Time for bonds? IHT threat to pensions?  What you’re asking us right now

    08/10/2026 | 40 mins.
    Today on the show - we’re answering your questions with topics ranging from the case for bonds as yields soar to tax on cash ISAs and pensions. Tom Stevenson is here to give the answers.  
    Ed Monk is joined by Tom Stevenson to 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 - two way pull

    05/10/2026 | 8 mins.
    This week in the markets: investors are torn between rising bond yields and booming earnings ahead of a nervous autumn of political uncertainty.
    Fidelity’s Tom Stevenson reviews the stories moving markets.
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    Yields above 5%? The shares that can still thrive

    02/10/2026 | 22 mins.
    Today on the show - Tom Stevenson is here to identify the parts of the stock market that can continue to do well despite the threat posed by higher inflation, rates and borrowing costs.
    You can read his article on this here.
    Ed Monk is joined by Tom Stevenson to 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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About The Personal Investor
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.   “Excellent market insights” ★★★★★ “Clear analysis” ★★★★★   Please remember that the value of investments, and the income from them, can go down as well as up, so you may get back less than you invest. The views expressed may no longer be current and may have already been acted upon and is not a personal recommendation for any particular investment. If you are unsure about the suitability of an investment you should speak to an authorised financial adviser. 
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