Cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin have seen their pricing come under pressure after FTX, a major digital coin exchange, filed for Chapter 11 protection from bankruptcy. We explain why cryptocurrencies are not money - and remain a gamble, not an investment. 

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Am I contributing enough to my pension? What do I need to know about my pension statement? Should I reduce my pension contributions to save cash? Is now a good time to consolidate my pensions? Will the state pension exist when I retire? 

Last week was Pensions Awareness week, therefore to answer these question and to highlight the importance of pension saving, Erica Whyte sat down with Rob Morgan, Chief Analyst and Lisa Caplan, Foundation Financial Planning Director, to answer your pensions questions.

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In our latest podcast on Charles Stanley Radio, Chief Investment Commentator, Garry White and Chief Global Strategist, John Redwood discuss the markets' reaction to the Federal Reserve's hike in interest rates, as well as the prospects of COP27.

The Federal Reserve has indicated that it may ease off on the pace of interest-rate rises but rates will stay elevated for quite some time. Plus, ahead of the United Nations' COP27 climate talks, last year's bold ambitions look to have been seriously derailed by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. What next on the road to 'net zero'?

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In our latest podcast on Charles Stanley Radio, Chief Investment Commentator, Garry White and Chief Global Strategist, John Redwood discuss the impact of China's President Xi Jinping securing a historic third term in power.

The pair cover the concerns for Taiwan and Hong Kong, what it means for supply and demand for the semiconductor industry, Joe Biden's continued technology war, and how Europe is adjusting its relationship with China.

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It's fair to say there's quite a bit going on in the news at the moment. The combination of current UK political instability, coupled with the market's reaction and the weakening of the pound, double-digit inflation, the cost of living and energy crisis, and the ongoing war in Ukraine. It's all enough to make your head spin.

To help make sense of these past few weeks Erica Whyte sits down with Chief Analyst Rob Morgan to untangle what it all means for beginner investors.

The pair discuss what a basis point is, what’s behind the recent market volatility, what you should be doing with your pension, and whether now is a good time to invest or pay off your mortgage.

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In our latest episode of Charles Stanley Radio, Chief Investment Commentator, Garry White and Chief Global Strategist, John Redwood discuss the recent IMF growth projections.

“They (IMF) are catching up with the reality, as they were a bit behind developments in the world economy.”

The pair touch on the IMF’s predicted slowdown in economic growth, how the Central banks will manage inflation, the importance of China’s Covid policy, OPEC’s reduction in output quotas, and the global gas availability issue.

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We all have different backgrounds, goals, attitudes and ambitions – but the foundations needed to build a secure financial future are essentially the same for all of us.

Some planning – particularly early on – can go a long way to help you achieve your life goals in terms of finances and experiences and give you the confidence to be ready for the future.

While many of us know the importance of taking control of our finances, not everyone is sure what this means or how to go about it.

Listen to our latest episode of We Need To Talk About Investing and hear from our experts as they cover the five key areas of personal finance that form the foundation of your solid financial position, both now and in the future.

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In our latest podcast on Charles Stanley Radio, we cover the recent moves in the global bond markets.

"Markets are always right, but they change their mind every day"

Listen to our latest episode of Charles Stanley Radio as Chief Investment Commentator, Garry White and Chief Global Strategist, John Redwood discuss the Central Banks' approach to tackling inflation and whether we will see a recession anytime soon. The pair also cover the current high levels of inflation, commodity prices, employment levels, the housing market and the current strength of the US dollar.

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In our latest podcast on Charles Stanley Radio, we explore the reaction of markets to Friday's not-so-mini-budget.

''The reaction from investors kind of leads us to believe that they don't agree with this, they don't see the policies announced as boosting growth by as much as the government thinks it is.''

Chief Investment Commentator, Garry White sits down with Associate Strategist, Benedict Tottman to discuss the wide-scale fiscal policy changes announced in Friday's mini-budget, as well as the market's activity proceeding. The pair cover the inflation implications, government borrowing, gilt yields, sterling, UK corporate bonds and the Bank of England's response.

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“Gas is now unaffordable for normal business life and becoming unaffordable for households.“

Listen to our latest episode of Charles Stanley radio as Chief Investment Commentator, Garry White and Chief Global Strategist, John Redwood discuss the withdrawal of Russian gas supplies and how the European Union are grappling with this difficult situation before the onset of winter.

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