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The Personal Investor

The Personal Investor

Fidelity International 100 Episodes Jun 22, 2026

The Personal Investor is a weekly investing podcast hosted by Ed Monk from Fidelity International. It offers a jargon-free, no-nonsense look at investing, financial news, stock markets, and economics. The show provides clear analysis and expert insights to help UK investors manage their portfolios and grow their capital. It is praised for its approachable style and fresh perspective on market developments.

Episodes

Market news today - shares tread water amid heightened uncertainty Jun 22, 2026 632 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 stories moving markets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
£45,400 - the secret to a comfy retirement? Jun 18, 2026 799 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 financial developments together with expert insights to help you grow your capital,
Can you time the market? Here’s what happened when we tried Jun 17, 2026 845 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 financial developments together with expert insights to help you grow your capital, manage
Mood shift: this is why stock markets have turned negative again Jun 11, 2026 1059 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 financial developments together with expert insights to help you grow your capital, manage you
Market news today - jobs data trigger an AI air pocket Jun 8, 2026 534 This week in the markets: Jobs data trigger AI air pocket.Fidelity’s Tom Stevenson reviews the stories moving markets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Who needs Power of Attorney - and when? Jun 3, 2026 1010 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 Attorney. Ed Monk is joined by Jo Lewis to provide a well-balanced take on the latest financial deve
Markets climb a wall of worry Jun 1, 2026 533 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is this really the future of the State Pension? May 29, 2026 2095 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 aims to provide a well-balanced take on the latest financial developments together with expert insights
These red flags are signs that you are over-saving May 27, 2026 978 Today on the show - Marianna Hunt is here to tell us about the signs in your financial life that you are saving too much - and not investing enough. Ed Monk is joined by Marianna Hunt 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 i
Market news today - can shares withstand rising bond yields? May 26, 2026 446 This week in the markets: inflation dominates in a quiet week for results and economic data; meanwhile attention shifts from strong earnings growth to valuations in an environment of rising bond yields. Fidelity’s Tom Stevenson reviews the stories moving markets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What to do when the 60/40 portfolio no longer works May 21, 2026 1468 Today on the show - we welcome fund manager Jasmine Yeo to the pod to discuss the 60/40 portfolio - once investors’ best friend but a lot less reliable these days. Can it still work? And if it doesn’t, what does? Ed Monk is joined by Jasmine Yeo to provide a well-balanced take on the latest financial developments together with expert insights to help you grow your capital, manage your
Market news today - All eyes on Number 10 May 18, 2026 288 This week in markets: investors react to UK political drama and the world’s biggest AI company prepares to publish some blockbuster results. Fidelity’s Jemma Slingo reviews the stories moving markets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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