Fidelity’s Tom Stevenson reviews the stories moving markets.
In this week’s market update: investors assess Powell’s Jackson Hole message; China tries to rebuild confidence as post-Covid slump continues; and inflation finally starts to fall back in the UK. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Market news today - China looks to rebuild confidence

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This week - is China still the great opportunity for investors that it once was?
Those backing China have been made to wait as the giant Asian economy undergoes growing pains - will they be rewarded for their patience? That’s our focus today, as we bring you an interview with one of the leading investors in China.
Host, Ed Monk, and his occasional guests 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.

China's going cheap - is now the time to buy?

This week, after the showers and squalls of April, May has a distinctly brighter feel to it. Investors have been rewarded with a strong week in markets as the month gets underway - we’ll look at why,
And then, why might one of the oldest commodities known to man be a barometer for our future - with an ever-increasing valuation to match. We’ll take a look at the case for copper.
Host, Ed Monk, and his occasional guests 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 look to the upside - and the case for copper

Fidelity's Tom Stevenson reviews the stories moving markets.
 This week in the markets: the UK is in focus in a holiday shortened week; slower job creation, rekindling hopes for a US interest rate cut; and the strong dollar starts to bite. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Market news today - the bull market remains intact

This week -  can there really be any truth to the old city adage - Sell in May and go away, don’t come back till St Leger’s day’?
If you think there is then you’ll be looking to get out of the market about now - but do the numbers back up that decision? We’ll be looking at ‘sell in may, and investing superstitions in general, today.
Host, Ed Monk, and his occasional guests 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.

‘Sell in May’ and other investing superstitions

 Fidelity's Tom Stevenson reviews the stories moving markets.
This week in the markets: shares hold up despite hot competition from rising bond yields; earnings season beats expectations; commodities eye another supercycle; and the world gets used to a stronger dollar. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Market news today - China looks to rebuild confidence

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