Want to retire early? Why you need less FIRE and more CHILL

 Fidelity's Tom Stevenson reviews the stories moving markets. This week in the markets: the Fab Five dominance is starting to look worrying; and US inflation data this week will shine a light on the upcoming interest rate pivot.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, what do you tell people who are entering middle age without anything by way of savings for their retirement? Many people are in exactly that position and today we’ll show them how you can save £100k from nothing  - even if you’re several decades into your career. 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 Ed Monk reviews the stories moving markets. In the markets this week: European shares steady in the face of political uncertainty; UK investors eye interest rates updates; and Asian shares suffers after weaker Chinese data.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, how will upcoming elections impact financial markets? Some surprise results in EU elections last week have knocked European markets - what will national elections in the UK, France and the US later this year mean for investors? And - what will the latest decision from central banks tell us about the path to lower interest rates? 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 Ed Monk reviews the stories moving markets. In the markets this week: European shares count the cost of extra uncertainty as radical parties make gains in the EU elections, and the Federal Reserve is in the spotlight in a big week for central banks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, why has the State Pension become a battleground in the upcoming General Election - and what are the parties promising? Will the Government’s pledge of ‘Triple Lock Plus’ move the dial on its dire poll numbers, and will Labour respond with its own offering to pensioners? 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. In the markets this week: India hits a new high on election hopes; Nvidia soars as option buyers squeeze the price higher; and central banks look to head in different directions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week - has the FIRE movement run out of fuel - and if has, is it time for a replacement ‘CHILL’ philosophy? If none of that makes any sense to you, do not worry - all will be explained in this week’s episode. 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. In the markets this week: inflation is the main focus in a holiday shortened week on both sides of the Atlantic; copper bulls have big gains for the red metal in their sights; and bond downgrades loom as the economy finally slows.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, how do you spot the market-leading companies of the future? In a world where every investor is looking for the next big thing - is it really possible to separate out the winners from the also-rans? Ian Mortimer certainly believes it is - and it’s his job to do just that as manager of the Guinness Global Innovators Fund. He’s our guest on the pod 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.