Is passive investing making markets more volatile?

This week, after a difficult few weeks for investors it would be easy to be gloomy as the nights draw in, but we’re concentrating instead on the reasons to be cheerful and why - most of the time - it pays for investors to be optimists. Plus we’ll take stock of a big week in economic news and check whether it made sense to ‘Sell in May’ this year. That’s the focus today, as well as the latest ups and downs in markets. Host, Ed Monk, and his occasional guests 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.

Fidelity’s Tom Stevenson reviews the stories moving markets. This week in the markets: interest rates are the main event with rate decisions on both sides of the pond and in Japan; gold hits a new high; and markets settle after the summer squalls.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, what have been the biggest tax blunders made by Chancellors over the years - and what can they teach Rachel Reeves ahead of her first Budget as Chancellor next month? That’s the focus today, as well as the latest ups and downs in markets. Host, Ed Monk, and his occasional guests 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.

Fidelity’s Tom Stevenson reviews the stories moving markets. This week in the markets: bond yields send mixed messages about the health of the economySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, why haven’t efforts to equalise the financial challenges faced by men and women worked? What more can be done and which obstacles still remain that prevent women establishing themselves on the same financial footing as men? That’s our focus today and we have two fabulous guests to talk it over. Claer Barrett from the Financial Times and Fidelity’s Claire Dwyer join the podcast this week. Host, Ed Monk, and his occasional guests 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.

Fidelity’s Tom Stevenson reviews the stories moving markets. This week in the markets: political, economic and market risks are in focus after a rollercoaster summer for investors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we’re looking at an old question in investing - but one which is taking on new relevance in today’s topsy-turvy market. Should your investing be ‘passive’ or ‘active’ - and what does that choice mean, not only for your returns, but the behaviour of markets overall? Host, Ed Monk, and his occasional guests 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.

Fidelity's Tom Stevenson reviews the stories moving markets. This week in the markets: Nvidia’s latest results will be watched closely; the oil price is in focus as geo-political risks mount; inflation remains under the spotlight on both sides of the Atlantic; and gold sits at an all-time high.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fidelity's Tom Stevenson reviews the stories moving markets. This week in the markets: shares regain the prior week’s losses in a ‘blink and you missed it’ correction; and all eyes are on the Jackson Hole symposium for clues on US interest rates.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we’re taking stock after a very bumpy week or so in the markets. We’ll look at the reason for the volatility, whether it will last and some of the investments that look well placed as the dust settles. Host, Ed Monk, and his occasional guests 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.