Interest rates turned upside down - here’s what happens next
27/03/2026 | 18 mins.
Today on the show - we explain the sudden turnaround for interest rates and what that means for households. Are we really about to see three interest rates rises in 2026? 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.
These are the money lessons to teach your children
25/03/2026 | 36 mins.
Today on the show - what lessons do you need to teach your children to give them the knowledge they need to manage their own finances later in life? Finance guru Claer Barrett is here to share her wisdom on the good - and bad - habits we can pass on to our kids. Ed Monk is joined by Claer Barrett 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 - investors welcome US de-escalation in Middle East conflict
23/03/2026 | 12 mins.
This week in the markets: investors welcome US de-escalation after a shaky start to the market week. Fidelity’s Tom Stevenson reviews the stories moving markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
If I made my first investment today - here’s what I’d do
17/03/2026 | 37 mins.
Today on the show - if we were making our first investment in 2026 - how would we do it? Leading investment journalist Holly Mead joins us to answer that question. Ed Monk is joined by Holly Mead 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 - central banks respond to inflation threat
16/03/2026 | 11 mins.
This week in the markets: central banks are in focus as conflict in the Gulf shines a renewed light on inflation; the rotation out of the US goes into reverse; fears mount behind the scenes in private credit; but investors stick to their conviction that the Middle East crisis will be short-lived. Fidelity’s Tom Stevenson reviews the stories moving markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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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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