‘Sell in May’ and other investing superstitions

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 invest…

Market news today - shares face down rising bond yields

 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.

Magnificent 7 stumble - a turning point for markets?

This week - is the US market undergoing a reality check? A sell-off in April, and a nasty dip for the magnificent 7 last week in particular, have investors asking that question. What’s driving it - and it is it all bad news? Host, Ed Monk, and his occasional guests provide a well-balanced take on …

Market news today - pause for breath after six-month rally

 Fidelity's Tom Stevenson reviews the stories moving markets. In the markets this week: shares retreat on geo-political tensions and interest rate fears; and earnings season gets into full swing with the Magnificent Seven in focus.

Markets react to Middle East fears - and are Premium Bonds worth it?

This week, we’re taking the temperature of markets after a weekend of worrying geopolitical news. How will the tension in the Middle East affect economies - and what can or should investors do to mitigate geopolitical risk? And then - our semi-regular check in on Premium Bonds - what is the case f…

Market news today - investors stay calm despite rising tension

Fidelity's Tom Stevenson reviews the stories moving markets. This week in the markets: shares remain stable in the face of escalating geo-political concerns; the dollar rises as rate cuts are taken off the table; and investors prepare for first quarter earnings season.

Investment Outlook special: what you’re asking us

This week, it’s a quarterly Investment Outlook special where we put your questions to the Outlook’s author Tom Stevenson. The questions this time focused on the sustainability of recent market gains, the impact of elections on either side of the Atlantic, the best source of income and much else be…

Market news today - UK shares return with a spring in their step

Fidelity's Ed Monk reviews the stories moving markets. This week in the markets: UK shares return from the Easter holidays with a spring in their step with oil and gold on the rise; the US ebbs back on rate fears and markets await new inflation and jobs news.

Is this the top of the market? | ISA vs SIPP

Today on the show, markets are hitting new highs around the world - what fear should that hold for investors? Well look at what history tells us about investing near the top of the market. And then - with the end of the financial year in view - we’ll take a mathematical look at that vital question…

Market news today - rate cut hopes keep the bull running

Fidelity's Tom Stevenson reviews the stories moving markets. This week in the markets: shares enjoy the best week in months as central banks signal interest rate cuts; the UK starts to attract bargain hunters; and corporate bonds are in favour as investors seek to lock in higher rates.