Good Money Guide Podcast

In this week’s episode, Michael Brown (Senior Market Strategist from Pepperstone) and Michael Hewson look back at this week’s rebound in European markets, as well as assessing the prospect of further central bank rate cuts after another 25bps cut from the ECB. They also look at Trump’s threats to Fed chair Jay Powell, as well as looking at this week’s UK economic data and whether the UK economy is...

Michael Hewson and Michael Brown from our sponsor Pepperstone discuss the recent market gyrations following the announcement of a 90-day delay in tariff implementations by the US administration. They delve into the implications of bond market dynamics, the shifting status of US Treasuries, and the reactions of the stock market. The conversation also covers corporate earnings, political uncertainty...

Michael Hewson and Michael Brown from Pepperstone discuss the recent tariff announcements by the US administration and their implications on the markets. They analyze the market reactions, the calculations behind the tariffs, and the potential economic impacts. The conversation also touches on oil prices, the future of the US dollar, and the long-term strategies of the Trump administration amidst...

In this podcast episode (sponsored by Pepperstone ) Michael Hewson and Michael Brown discuss the current state of the markets in light of recent tariff announcements, the introduction of special guest Andrew Sentance, and insights from his experience on the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee. The conversation delves into the independence of the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR), the...

In this podcast episode, Michael Hewson and Michael Brown from Pepperstone discuss the recent developments in financial markets, focusing on central bank decisions, inflation metrics, and the impact of tariffs on the economy. They address the challenges faced by the Bank of England and the Federal Reserve, the implications of reshoring manufacturing, and the upcoming UK Spring Statement. The conve...

Michael Hewson and Michael Brown from Pepperstone discuss the current state of financial markets, focusing on the challenges faced by US markets, the impact of trade policies, and the role of central banks. They analyze currency movements, corporate earnings, and consumer spending trends, while also looking ahead to upcoming economic data and its implications for the market. The conversation highl...

Michael Hewson and Michael Brown from Pepperstone discuss the current state of global financial markets, focusing on the impact of political events, particularly the Trump administration's policies, on market dynamics. They analyze the divergence between US and European markets, the implications of central bank policies, and the effects of increased defense spending. The conversation also cove...

In this podcast episode, Michael Hewson and Michael Brown discuss the current state of the markets, highlighting record highs in the US and softness in European markets. They delve into the implications of ECB and Bank of England monetary policies, inflation concerns, and the growth of the defence sector amid geopolitical tensions. The conversation also covers the UK investment climate, the impact...

In this week’s podcast, Michael Brown (Senior Market Strategist from Pepperstone ) and Michael Hewson look back at the recent rate cuts from the ECB and Bank of England, and assess the recent fall in yields, new record highs for the DAX and FTSE100 and whether we can see further gains. We also look at this week’s numbers from BP, Barclays and Unilever, as well as looking ahead to next week’s UK CP...

Michael Hewson and Michael Brown (from our sponsor Pepperstone ) discuss the latest developments in the financial markets, focusing on economic data from the UK and the US, corporate earnings, and the implications of Trump's inauguration. They analyze inflation concerns, the performance of major banks, and the upcoming decisions from the Bank of England. The conversation also touches on the si...

In this podcast episode, Michael Hewson and Michael Brown (from our sponsor Pepperstone ) discuss the current state of the UK markets, focusing on the sharp rise in bond yields and the implications for the economy. They explore the dynamics of the UK bond market, the challenges of stagflation, and the performance of the retail sector amidst changing consumer confidence. The conversation also touch...

In this podcast episode (sponsored by Pepperstone ), Michael Hewson and Michael Brown discuss the performance of banks, the oil and gas sector, and retail dynamics as they enter 2025. They analyze the economic outlook for the UK, touching on potential stagflation and its implications for various sectors. The conversation highlights the resilience of certain retailers like Marks and Spencer and Nex...

In this episode of the Good Money Guide podcast, Michael Hewson and Michael Brown (from the podcast sponsor Pepperstone ) discuss the performance of the FTSE 100 and the Pound over the past year, highlighting the challenges faced by the London market, key winners and losers, and the outlook for 2025. They delve into the implications of interest rate changes, currency trends, and the overall econom...

In this podcast episode, Michael Hewson and Michael Brown, the Chief Market Strategist from our sponsor Pepperstone https://goodmoneyguide.com/review/pepperstone/ discuss the economic outlook for 2025, focusing on key indicators such as inflation, wage growth, and unemployment in the UK. They analyze the implications of recent economic data, the challenges facing the retail sector, and the Federal...

In this episode, Michael Hewson and Michael Brown (Senior Market Strategist at Pepperstone, who kindly sponsored this podcast) look back at this week’s central bank rate cuts from the European Central Bank, Canada and Swiss National Banks. Companies delisting from the London Stock Exchange as well as discuss the broader UK economy and the surprise contraction on October. They then look ahead to ne...

In this episode, Michael Hewson and Michael Brown (our sponsor Pepperstone's Chief market Strategist) talk about the wider narrative of the Santa Rally when it comes to stock markets. They also look back at this week’s numbers from Frasers Group and Balfour Beatty and discuss the decision by the CMA to ratify the Vodafone/Three mega-merger. Looking ahead to next week, they discuss what to expect f...

In this podcast episode, sponsored by Pepperstone , Michael Hewson and Michael Brown discuss the recent trends in the financial markets, focusing on the performance of UK and US stocks, the value of investment trusts, and the impact of political decisions on economic sentiment. They explore the challenges facing the retail sector, the implications of mergers and acquisitions, and the outlook for t...

In this episode Michael Hewson and Michael Brown (the chief market analyst at our sponsors Pepperstone ) talk about who should be on the list of the world’s best investors and traders as well as looking at whether the Microsoft share price is due a rally. They also look at S4 Capital and whether its due a rebound having seen a 95% decline in the share price. We also look at this week’s news storie...

In this episode, (sponsored by Pepperstone ) Michael Hewson and Michael Brown discuss the recent developments in financial markets, focusing on the impact of US economic policies, inflation concerns, and the implications for UK mortgage rates. They analyze corporate earnings from major companies like Burberry, Vodafone, and AstraZeneca, and explore the challenges faced by Lloyds Banking Group in l...

In this inaugural podcast episode with Michael Hewson for Good Money Guide, sponsored by Pepperstone (https://goodmoneyguide.com/review/pepperstone/) he and Michael Brown discuss the latest movements in financial markets, focusing on the implications of the recent US election results, the economic policies expected from the incoming Trump administration, and the challenges facing the UK economy. T...

Richard Berry speaks with Alexander Ridgers, the Global Head of Dealing at City Index, about the new election indices introduced by City Index in light of the upcoming US elections. They discuss the unique features of these indices, how they differ from other offerings, and the potential trading strategies that clients can employ. The conversation also covers the expected market behaviour around t...

In this interview, Richard Berry speaks with Matt Brief, the head of UK at IG, about the evolution of options trading at IG, the impact of the TastyTrade acquisition, and the importance of education in navigating the complexities of options trading. They discuss the growing demand for options in the UK market, the significance of volatility in trading strategies, and practical tips for new traders...

In this Interview, Richard Berry speaks with Simon Merchant, CEO and founder of Flagstone, a savings platform designed to help customers maximize their cash savings through a technology-driven approach. They discuss the challenges of the traditional savings market, the importance of reducing friction for savers, and how Flagstone differentiates itself by focusing solely on cash savings. Simon expl...

In this interview, Richard Berry talks to Andrew Bresler, the new UK CEO of Saxo. They discuss the company's transition from a trading-focused platform to one that caters to investors and explore the launch of a new investor platform, the changing demographics of Saxo's client base. Plus they highlight the importance of education and diversification in investing. Andrew also emphasizes the...

Richard Berry talks to Andrew Prosser, the Head of Investments at InvestEngine about their managed portfolios for investors who don't have the knowledge or experience to invest themselves. Tell us what you think of InvestEngine: https://goodmoneyguide.com/review/investengine/ InvestEngine have a range of 10 risk-rated model portfolios that cater to different risk profiles. The portfolios are c...