Mood shift: this is why stock markets have turned negative again
11/06/2026 | 17 mins.
Today on the show - Tom Stevenson is here to hold our hand after an alarming wobble in stock markets of the past week. Why are investors suddenly becoming cautious again after shrugging off any bad news up to now? 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.
Market news today - jobs data trigger an AI air pocket
08/06/2026 | 8 mins.
This week in the markets: Jobs data trigger AI air pocket.
Fidelity’s Tom Stevenson reviews the stories moving markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Who needs Power of Attorney - and when?
03/06/2026 | 16 mins.
Fidelity’s Jo Lewis is here to talk about Power of Attorney. This vital legal protection is simple to set up and can save you money and precious time if you or a loved one is unable to make their own decisions - but it is often overlooked. We discuss what everyone needs to know about Power of Attorney. Ed Monk is joined by Jo Lewis 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.
Markets climb a wall of worry
01/06/2026 | 8 mins.
This week in the markets: share prices continue to climb the wall of worry; despite no clear progress in the Gulf and with little in the way of economic and corporate data this week, investors are sticking with the positive AI narrative. Fidelity’s Tom Stevenson reviews the stories moving markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is this really the future of the State Pension?
29/05/2026 | 34 mins.
In this episode of the podcast we welcome James Browne from the Tony Blair Institute. James has co-authored a radical new plan for the State Pension that has sparked fierce debate about the future of the payment. Could his plan work - and what would it mean for you? The Personal Investor podcast aims 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.
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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