Market news today - the return of volatility

This week in the markets: Volatility increases as cracks show in the AI boom; Andy Burnham sets out his long-term vision for rising living standards in the UK; and the IPO market shows some signs of life. Fidelity’s Tom Stevenson reviews the stories moving markets.

Game changer: Have we been doing retirement investing wrong?

Today on the show - Jemma Slingo is here to walk us through analysis which turns existing thinking about retirement investing on its head. Is this the secret to maximising your retirement prosects? You can read Jemma's article on this topic here: Why de-risking your pension is riskier than you thin…

Market news today - shares tread water amid heightened uncertainty

This week in the markets: shares tread water amid multiple uncertainties, as UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigns, the US and Iran circle each other suspiciously, central banks weigh conflicting inflation and growth data, and the AI boom persists - for now. Fidelity’s Tom Stevenson reviews the s…

£45,400 - the secret to a comfy retirement?

Today on the show - Jemma Slingo is here to tell us how much money you need for a ‘comfortable’ retirement. What kind of lifestyle can you expect - and how much do you need to save to get there. That’s our focus today. Ed Monk is joined by Jemma Slingo to provide a well-balanced take on the latest…

Can you time the market? Here’s what happened when we tried

Today on the show - Marianna Hunt is here to discuss whether it’s possible to time your investments to super-charge your returns. Does it ever pay to wait for the perfect time to invest? That’s our focus today. Ed Monk is joined by Marianna Hunt to provide a well-balanced take on the latest financ…

Mood shift: this is why stock markets have turned negative again

Today on the show - Tom Stevenson is here to hold our hand after an alarming wobble in stock markets of the past week. Why are investors suddenly becoming cautious again after shrugging off any bad news up to now?  Ed Monk is joined by tom Stevenson to provide a well-balanced take on the latest fi…

Market news today - jobs data trigger an AI air pocket

This week in the markets: Jobs data trigger AI air pocket. Fidelity’s Tom Stevenson reviews the stories moving markets.

Who needs Power of Attorney - and when?

Fidelity’s Jo Lewis is here to talk about Power of Attorney. This vital legal protection is simple to set up and can save you money and precious time if you or a loved one is unable to make their own decisions - but it is often overlooked. We discuss what everyone needs to know about Power of Attor…

Markets climb a wall of worry

This week in the markets: share prices continue to climb the wall of worry; despite no clear progress in the Gulf and with little in the way of economic and corporate data this week, investors are sticking with the positive AI narrative. Fidelity’s Tom Stevenson reviews the stories moving markets.

Is this really the future of the State Pension?

In this episode of the podcast we welcome James Browne from the Tony Blair Institute. James has co-authored a radical new plan for the State Pension that has sparked fierce debate about the future of the payment. Could his plan work - and what would it mean for you? The Personal Investor podcast a…