If I made my first investment today - here’s what I’d do
17.03.2026 | 37 min.
Today on the show - if we were making our first investment in 2026 - how would we do it? Leading investment journalist Holly Mead joins us to answer that question. Ed Monk is joined by Holly Mead 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.
Market news today - central banks respond to inflation threat
16.03.2026 | 11 min.
This week in the markets: central banks are in focus as conflict in the Gulf shines a renewed light on inflation; the rotation out of the US goes into reverse; fears mount behind the scenes in private credit; but investors stick to their conviction that the Middle East crisis will be short-lived. Fidelity’s Tom Stevenson reviews the stories moving markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What investments we’re buying in our ISAs in 2026
12.03.2026 | 23 min.
Today on the show - Jemma Slingo joins Ed Monk to discuss what each of them are putting in their ISAs this year. 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.
Market turbulence: Here’s why savvy investors won’t be panicking
11.03.2026 | 19 min.
Today on the show - how will seasoned investors be handling the current bout of turbulence in the markets? 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.
Market news today - markets fall after historic oil price surge
09.03.2026 | 8 min.
This week in the markets: equities and bonds fall after a historic surge in the oil price as the Middle East conflict enters its second week. Fidelity’s Tom Stevenson reviews the stories moving markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.
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