Morning Drive

Gold prices are witnessing a significant climb back up as shifting interest rate expectations fuel a bullish rebound. In this interview, Gold Expert Jeff Rhodes joins Tim Elliott on Mira Business FM to reveal how persistent inflation has sidelined anticipated rate cuts, fundamentally pivoting market dynamics. Tune in for essential intelligence on navigating the current precious metals rally.

Recruitment expert David Mackenzie joins Tim Elliott to confront the harsh realities of redundancy in today’s volatile market. This episode provides a critical analysis of how professionals can navigate unexpected job losses, manage the psychological impact, and employ proactive strategies to pivot their careers toward new opportunities.

Independent Financial Consultant James Thomas joins Tim Elliott to explore the "currency of attention". Moving beyond traditional stocks and savings, they examine how hidden systems profit from human behaviour, scrolling, and clicks. They discuss how your focus is actively monetised and why understanding these psychological triggers is vital for personal finance.

Dubai’s property sector recorded a phenomenal 44,100 residential transactions in Q1 2026. However, beneath the headline growth, ready property deals have experienced a sharp dip. Zacky Sajjad joins Tim Elliott to analyse how developer incentives and shifting buyer demand are impacting the city's market strength.

Following a landmark ceasefire announcement, Neovision Wealth Management CEO Ryan Lemand joins Tim Elliott to analyse the shifting global mood. Despite Brent Crude falling below $100, Lemand warns of market complacency, arguing the current energy shock remains more severe than that of 1973.

Senior VP of Allegiance Real Estate Mario Volpi joins Tim Elliott to analyse the extraordinary heights of the current Dubai property market. As ultra-luxury rentals hit record figures, Volpi examines the economic catalysts driving such valuations. This episode scrutinises investor behaviour and market resilience, offering a definitive look at the sector’s professional advisory landscape.

Dubai’s rapid rise as a global wealth hub is once again in the spotlight, but not for the reasons you might expect. Recent international reports are raising concerns about geopolitical risk and questioning whether the emirate’s appeal to the ultra-wealthy could face headwinds.

But how much of this narrative reflects reality, and how much is simply noise in a shifting global landscape? To break it down, Tim Elliott is joined by Christopher Rose, Family Office Strategist, who works closely with high-net-worth individuals navigating exactly these kinds of decisions.

Abhishek Jalan, CEO of Grovy Developers, joins Tim Elliott to analyse the implications of potential Trump administration tariff cuts on steel and aluminium. They examine how these global policy shifts could stabilise supply chains, reduce material overheads, and influence the broader economic landscape for UAE developers.

Tim Elliott interviews Prashant Yadav, Senior Fellow for Global Health at the Council on Foreign Relations, to examine escalating threats to global healthcare logistics amidst regional instability. They analyse how the pharmaceutical industry is adapting, alongside the strategic shifts and inventory manoeuvres essential to ensuring life-saving medicines reach patients.

While international outlets suggest Dubai’s property market has "crashed", with sensationalist reporting labelling the city a "ghost town" amid global tensions, the reality on the ground tells a different story. Luxe Vista’s CEO Ajay Menon joins Tim Elliott to debunk these "doom and gloom" narratives, using real-world data to prove market resilience.