Market news today - market adapt to higher inflation

This week in the markets: investors adapt to persistent inflation as central banks (with one notable exception) tighten together. Fidelity’s Tom Stevenson reviews the stories moving markets.

Should I use my pension to pay off my mortgage?

Today on the show - Marianna Hunt is here to answer whether using money from your pension to pay off your mortgage makes sense. We’ve run the numbers to help you decide. Ed Monk is joined by Marianna Hunt to provide a well-balanced take on the latest financial developments together with expert ins…

Market news today - Fed in focus

This week in the markets: Interest rate decisions dominate the headlines this week as the stock market hovers near all-time highs in the face of a rising cost of capital. Fidelity’s Tom Stevenson reviews the stories moving markets.

‘Should I swap shares for bonds or cash?’: 7-point checklist

Today on the show - Tom Stevenson is here to assess the cash for investing in shares when the income you can get from cash and bonds looks so high. 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…

‘I’ve changed my mind’: Gold, Bitcoin - or both?

Today on the show - Tom Stevenson is here to talk about the strong recent runs for gold and bitcoin. What’s going on - and has Tom changed his mind on holding the cryptocurrency?  Ed Monk is joined by Tom Stevenson to provide a well-balanced take on the latest financial developments together with …

Market news today - shares shrug off looming rate hikes

This week in the markets: strong US jobs data shorten the odds on a rate hike this month; shares and bonds tell a different story for now; and the mid-term election race begins in Dallas. Fidelity’s Tom Stevenson reviews the stories moving markets.

4% Triple Lock rise And tax on your State Pension

Today on the show - Jemma Slingo is here to talk us through a big potential row that’s brewing over the State Pension. Will the Triple Lock deliver not just a boost to the value of the State Pension - but a headache for the Government as well?  Ed Monk is joined by Jemma Slingo to provide a well-b…

Saving in your 50s: ISA vs. Pension in numbers

Today on the show - Jemma Slingo is here to tell us whether it makes the most sense to save into an ISA or a pension once you enter those key savings years in your 50s.   Ed Monk is joined by Jemma Slingo to provide a well-balanced take on the latest financial developments together with expert ins…

Market news today - Shares climb a bond market wall of worry

This week in the markets: shares climb the bond market wall of worry as Japanese yields hit a 30 year high and Kevin Warsh turns hawkish at Jackson Hole. Read: Shares climb a bond market wall of worry Fidelity’s Tom Stevenson reviews the stories moving markets.

Fixed-rate mortgage or tracker? Where interest rates go next

Today on the show - Tom Stevenson is here to talk about interest rates and why variable, tracker mortgages now look much cheaper than fixed deals. What's going on with interest rates? Ed Monk is joined by Tom Stevenson to provide a well-balanced take on the latest financial developments together w…