In our latest episode of Charles Stanley Radio, we look at the current challenges faced around the world and why we’re looking like a global economic slowdown is a certainty.

“The medicine’s not very nice, but the medicine is required.”

Listen in as Chief Investment Commentator, Garry White and Chief Global Strategist, John Redwood dissect raging inflation, interest rate rises, the US job market, Joe Biden’s ‘Inflation Reduction’ package, supply chains, the impeding cost-of-living crunch, Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan, and the continued disruption in trade between autocracies and democracies.

To discover more financial insights from Charles Stanley visit: https://www.charles-stanley.co.uk/insights

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We need to talk about the cost of living and financial priorities.

After two decades in a low inflation and low-interest rate environment, an abrupt change in the economic climate has prompted many UK households to review their personal finances in order to weather the cost of living crisis.

In this episode, Erica and Rob are joined by Lisa Caplan, Director of Charles Stanley's OneStep Financial Planning, to discuss the recent 'perfect storm' which has lead to the high inflation we're currently seeing. 

Lisa and Rob break down what causes inflation and explain why the Bank of England has had to raise interest rates, as well as highlight what impact this could mean for people, their spending, and what steps you can be taking now.

To read our recent consumer research mentioned in this episode, download The New Economic Paradigm: Inflation, Cost of Living and Advice

If you enjoyed the episode, you might like to check out our Learning Centre YouTube series. Each lesson covers a new investment topic, helping you to understand the basics, bust the jargon, and break down the barriers to investing.

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We need to talk about saving for your retirement.

Do you know how much you’ll need to retire? Do you understand the full picture of your retirement savings? Listen to our panel of financial experts to learn the benefits and advantages of using a pension to save for retirement.

In this engaging and interactive 45-minute episode, we cover:

Our experts also covered a number of attendees' retirement planning questions in our Q&A.

Webinar panellists:

For more information on saving for retirement, visit our website.

Want to find out if you're on track for your dream retirement? Try our Pension Contribution Calculator.

If you enjoyed the episode, you might like to check out our Learning Centre YouTube series. Each lesson covers a new investment topic, helping you to understand the basics, bust the jargon, and break down the barriers to investing.

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In our latest episode of Charles Stanley Radio, Garry and John discuss what has been a difficult few months for investors.

"We've got inflation now at 8-10% on both sides of the Atlantic. We’ve got inflation over 10% in several Euroland countries, which is an alarming level."

How serious is inflation from here? And is there light at the end of the tunnel? Listen to our latest podcast episode as Chief Investment Commentator, Garry White and Chief Global Strategist, John Redwood sit down to discuss where we are in the economic cycle.

The pair look at whether wage increases will fuel inflation further, if the central banks have the tools to control inflation, and ask are we're heading towards a recession?

To discover more financial insights from Charles Stanley visit: https://www.charles-stanley.co.uk/insights

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In our latest episode, Chief Investment Commentator, Garry White and Chief Global Strategist, John Redwood sit down to discuss what everyone is talking about: inflation and growth.

The pair cover the squeeze on consumer disposable income and what this means for corporate earnings going forward, stagflation and growth forecasts, whether we'll see a technical recession, what’s happening to wages across the Atlantic, and also look at this period compared to the inflation of 1970's.

To discover more financial insights from Charles Stanley visit: https://www.charles-stanley.co.uk/insights

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We need to talk about retirement planning.

Once you have retired, you’ll want to enjoy your hard-earned savings, whilst ensuring you have enough money for later in life.  In this episode, Erica is joined by our panel of financial experts to help you plan your retirement journey.

In this engaging and interactive 45-minute session, we provide an overview of the different types of pensions and their benefits, managing your investments in retirement, as well as the do’s and don’ts of retirement planning. Our experts also covered a number of attendees' retirement planning questions in our Q&A, ensuring you are.

Webinar panellists:  

• Erica Whyte, Charles Stanley Spokesperson, Charles Stanley   

• Rob Morgan, Charles Stanley Chief Analyst, Charles Stanley   

• Lisa Caplan, Foundation Financial Planning Director, Charles Stanley   

• Stuart Millan, Foundation Planner Charles Stanley  

For more information on retirement planning, visit our website.

If you enjoyed the episode, you might like to check out our Learning Centre YouTube series. Each lesson covers a new investment topic, helping you to understand the basics, bust the jargon, and break down the barriers to investing.

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In our latest episode, Chief Investment Commentator, Garry White and Chief Global Strategist, John Redwood sit down to discuss the recent market gyrations, including the frenetic action which we’ve seen over the last couple of weeks.

The pair do a whistle-stop global tour, touching on the Federal Reserve’s role in the high inflation we're currently seeing globally and their response, President Xi’s ambitions of power and the impact of China’s Covid zero-case policy, how Europe’s markets are holding up with the ongoing Ukraine conflict, and Russia’s dwindling options for a route out of the war.

The rising cost of living, interest rates and inflation have rarely been out of the news recently. But what’s causing these price hikes? And when will it slow down?

To get a deeper understanding of the topic that’s been impacting everybody’s wallets over the last few months, Erica speaks to Charles Stanley Spokesperson & Chief Analyst, Rob Morgan.

During their conversation, Rob provides a background as to how we got to this state of financial repression, as well as the factors that play into inflation, how changes in buyer behaviour can impact the economy, and what role central banks play in managing inflation.

Erica also asks Rob about how investors can weather the storm and protect themselves against rising inflation.

If you enjoyed this episode, make sure you read Rob’s latest article on how higher inflation can affect your investments?

You might also like to check out our Learning Centre YouTube series. Each lesson covers a new investment topic, helping you to understand the basics, bust the jargon, and break down the barriers to investing.

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We need to talk about tax year end.

Tax year end is fast approaching, so to make sure you're best prepared, for this episode, we're featuring our most recent tax year end webinar, where Erica and Rob are joined by some special guests, to walk you through a comprehensive checklist for your tax year end planning.   

Our experts also covered off a number of attendees tax year end questions in our Q&A, ensuring you make the most of all the allowances and exemptions available to you.   

Webinar panelists:  

For more information on Tax Year End, visit https://bit.ly/be-more-prepared 

If you enjoyed the episode, you might like to check out our Learning Centre YouTube series. Each lesson covers a new investment topic, helping you to understand the basics, bust the jargon, and break down the barriers to investing.

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We Need to talk about market volatility.

There is a saying that markets rise by walking up the stairs and fall by jumping out the window and after good market performance throughout 2020 and 2021, we've seen this partially unravel in the early months of this year.

To ease Erica's mind and the constant refreshing of her portfolio performance page, she called Rob to discuss the recent market movements, and to better understand why we're seeing this volatility and what actions we can take or not take to combat it.

During their conversation, they cover the role human emotion and sentiment plays within short-term asset pricing and how not to get caught up in the moment, the impact of interest rate and inflation rises are having on markets, the importance of a diversified portfolio, and how pound cost averaging can help turn volatility into an opportunity.

If you're not sure what to think or how to act in relation to the recent market movements, this episode is for you.

Episode references

Erica and Rob mentioned pound cost averaging, you can learn more about what it is with our Learning Centre video What is pound cost averaging?, as well by reading more about how you can invest little but often. You can also learn more about diversification with Rob's article on why your investment portfolio should be like a rugby team.

If you enjoyed the episode, you might like to check out our Learning Centre YouTube series. Each lesson covers a new investment topic, helping you to understand the basics, bust the jargon, and break down the barriers to investing.

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