This week in the markets: The final interest rate decisions of 2025 will hog the headlines; as jobs data in the US and UK paint a picture of a modestly slowing economy; and investors assess a third year of rising stock markets.

Fidelity’s Tom Stevenson reviews the stories moving markets.

This week in the markets: The final interest rate decisions of 2025 will hog the headlines; as jobs data in the US and UK paint a picture of a modestly slowing economy; and investors assess a third year of rising stock markets.
Fidelity&rsquo;s Tom Stevenson reviews the stories moving markets.

With its approachable style and no-nonsense views, The Personal Investor is the essential weekly investing podcast for smart investors. Join Ed Monk as he explores investing, financial news, stock markets and economics.



With his 360˚ view of the world of investment, Ed provides a well-balanced take on the latest 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.



“Excellent market insights” ★★★★★

“Clear analysis” ★★★★★



Please remember that the value of investments, and the income from them, can go down as well as up, so you may get back less than you invest. The views expressed may no longer be current and may have already been acted upon and is not a personal recommendation for any particular investment. If you are unsure about the suitability of an investment you should speak to an authorised financial adviser. 

With its approachable style and no-nonsense views, The Personal Investor is the essential weekly investing podcast for smart investors. Join Ed Monk as he explores investing, financial news, stock markets and economics.
 
With his 360˚ view of the world of investment, Ed provides a well-balanced take on the latest 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.
 
“Excellent market insights” ★★★★★
“Clear analysis” ★★★★★
 
Please remember that the value of investments, and the income from them, can go down as well as up, so you may get back less than you invest. The views expressed may no longer be current and may have already been acted upon and is not a personal recommendation for any particular investment. If you are unsure about the suitability of an investment you should speak to an authorised financial adviser.

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The Personal Investor

With its approachable style and no-nonsense views, The Personal Investor is the essential weekly investing podcast for smart investors. Join Ed Monk as he explores investing, financial news, stock markets and economics.

With his 360˚ view of the world of investment, Ed provides a well-balanced take on the latest 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.

“Excellent market insights” ★★★★★

“Clear analysis” ★★★★★

Please remember that the value of investments, and the income from them, can go down as well as up, so you may get back less than you invest. The views expressed may no longer be current and may have already been acted upon and is not a personal recommendation for any particular investment. If you are unsure about the suitability of an investment you should speak to an authorised financial adviser. 

With its approachable style and no-nonsense views, The Personal Investor is the essential weekly investing podcast for smart investors. Join Ed Monk as he explores investing, financial news, stock markets and economics.
With his 360˚ view of the world of investment, Ed provides a well-balanced take on the latest 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.
“Excellent market insights” ★★★★★
“Clear analysis” ★★★★★
Please remember that the value of investments, and the income from them, can go down as well as up, so you may get back less than you invest. The views expressed may no longer be current and may have already been acted upon and is not a personal recommendation for any particular investment. If you are unsure about the suitability of an investment you should speak to an authorised financial adviser.

The Market Pod

Market news today - interest rates in focus

This week - as one of the UK leading financial journalists, including as the head of the Financial Times’ Lex column, Jonathan Guthrie has seen the world of investment - the good the bad and the ugly - up close for years. Now he’s passing on what he’s learned to investors, and we’re delighted to welcome him to the podcast this week. You can purchase Jonathan’s new book The Truth About Investing here.

Host Ed Monk is joined by Jonathan Guthrie 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.

This week - as one of the UK leading financial journalists, including as the head of the Financial Times&rsquo; Lex column, Jonathan Guthrie has seen the world of investment - the good the bad and the ugly - up close for years. Now he&rsquo;s passing on what he&rsquo;s learned to investors, and we&rsquo;re delighted to welcome him to the podcast this week. You can purchase Jonathan&rsquo;s new book The Truth About Investing <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Truth-About-Investing-Debunking-Financial/dp/1292739487">here</a>.
Host Ed Monk is joined by Jonathan Guthrie 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&nbsp;analysis and fresh perspective, The Personal Investor podcast helps shine a light on the latest market developments for the savvy UK investor.

Jonathan Guthrie: this is the truth about investing

Today on the show - cash ISAs are changing following a much-anticipated reform announced in the Budget. What does it mean for savers, and where else might they have to turn to get the steady cash-like returns they’re seeking?

Host 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.

Today on the show - cash ISAs are changing following a much-anticipated reform announced in the Budget. What does it mean for savers, and where else might they have to turn to get the steady cash-like returns they&rsquo;re seeking?
Host 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&nbsp;analysis and fresh perspective, The Personal Investor podcast helps shine a light on the latest market developments for the savvy UK investor.

Cash ISA overhaul: what can savers do now?

This week in the markets: the Fed weighs up a third rate cut, the chancellor fields questions about her Budget, and predictions flood in for the year ahead.

Fidelity’s Jemma Slingo reviews the stories moving markets.

This week in the markets: the Fed weighs up a third rate cut, the chancellor fields questions about her Budget, and predictions flood in for the year ahead.
Fidelity&rsquo;s Jemma Slingo reviews the stories moving markets.

Market news today - interest rates in focus

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