The Personal Investor

Today on the show - there’s been an explosion of cash saving in the UK but has it delivered for savers? Have cash returns held up against inflation and could investments be a better choice?

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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Today on the show - is a half a million pound retirement fund enough to give you the retirement you want? What are the different routes to generating an income from a pot of that size - and what do they each generate? We’ve run the numbers.

Ed Monk is joined by Jemma Slingo 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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This week in the markets: Japanese stocks soar after a Takaichi landslide in Sunday’s election; US tech stocks bounce back from last week’s AI-focused retreat; and precious metals stabilise.

Fidelity’s Tom Stevenson reviews the stories moving markets.

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Today on the show - what can those receiving the State Pension expect in 2026/27? And how much will the Triple Lock be worth 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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Today on the show - Tom Stevenson is here to tell us how he’s planning on using his pension in retirement to generate an income. The assets he’s buying, the amounts he’s taking and the risks to his plan going wrong. We’ll cover it all.

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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This week in the markets: gold and silver fall further as investors assess America’s new central bank chief; the UK and Europe press pause on interest rates; and Japan heads towards a snap election.

Fidelity’s Tom Stevenson reviews the stories moving markets.

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Today on the show - why are so many investors turning to metals to strengthen their portfolios? Gold, silver, and now copper are enjoying huge winning streaks - is there still time to get on board?

Ed Monk is joined by Jemma Slingo 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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Marianna is here to talk us through the mistakes that can befall you in your 20s. Rising wages and access to easy credit can be exciting additions in early adulthood - but there are pitfalls to avoid as well.

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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This week in the markets: Gold and Korean shares soar to new record levels; Japanese shares slide after central bank intervention boosts the yen; and the US braces for the first interest-rate decision of the year.

Fidelity’s Tom Stevenson reviews the stories moving markets.

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This week - trade and the threat of tariffs have remerged to spook markets early in 2026. What does the experience of last year tell us about the likely course of events from here - and what should investors do?

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.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.