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Market news today - shares climb a wall of geo-political worry
19/1/2026 | 7 mins.
This week in the markets: geo-politics casts a shadow over the ongoing bull market; while precious metals continue to offer a safe haven for nervous investors.
Fidelity’s Tom Stevenson reviews the stories moving markets.
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Why it’s a myth that UK shares have a problem
16/1/2026 | 12 mins.
This week - we’re talking to one of the UK’s most prominent investors. As manager of Fidelity Special Situations, Alex Wright is more qualified than anyone to talk about the UK stock market. What’s been driving its winning run - and can it continue on 2026?
Ed Monk is joined by Alex Wright 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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Is 2026 a good year to retire?
14/1/2026 | 20 mins.
Today on the show - how will the markets treat those looking to retire in 2026? How will current levels for shares, cash, annuities and the State Pension shape the fortunes of retirees now and in the future?
Ed Monk is joined by Marianna Hunt 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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Market news today - 2026 starts as 2025 ended
12/1/2026 | 7 mins.
This week in the markets: the year end melt-up continues into 2026 as investors shrug off geo-political upheavals; and gold hits a new record on worries about Fed independence.
Fidelity’s Tom Stevenson reviews the stories moving markets.
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Tom’s picks: ‘Where I’m investing this year’
09/1/2026 | 16 mins.
Today on the show - Tom Stevenson is here to tell us the three funds he’s adding to his portfolio this year. We’ll hear why he’s made these choices and how he’s using them in his portfolio.
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.
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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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