The Good Money Guide Podcast is designed to help you navigate the financial markets and make you a better investor, trader and reduce the costs and risks of sending money abroad. Through expert analysis, interviews and discussions we aim to help you make more of your money.
Previous Episodes
Is the BOE is likely to cut rates soon?
In this week’s episode, Michael Brown (Senior Market Strategist from Pepperstone) and I look back at this week’s modest recovery in the bond markets which has helped to buoy equity markets, and whether it can be sustained. Other topics include a look ahead to next week’s Trump inauguration, and what it might mean for further
Bond Yields and Economic Uncertainty in 2025
In this week’s podcast Michael Brown (Senior Market Strategist from Pepperstone) and I look back at this week’s turmoil in the bond markets, and the weakness in the pound and discuss what it means for the economy heading into 2025. We also look at this week’s positive trading updates from Next, Tesco and Marks &
2025 outlook for the oil and gas sector
In this New Year episode (sponsored by Pepperstone), we look back at the performance of the banks, and whether Lloyds can bounce back from its underperformance. We also look at the outlook for the oil and gas sector along with UK retail ahead of their latest post-Christmas trading updates. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_I4r5Ep-oGQ&ab_channel=GoodMoneyGuide Takeaways Banks have shown strong
Can the FTSE 100 make new highs in 2025?
In this episode (sponsored by Pepperstone) we talk about the FTSE100, why it has underperformed, and whether it can make new highs in 2025. We also look at the outlook for the pound against the US dollar and euro. Listen on Spotify Watch on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49hlMVw2Owc&ab_channel=GoodMoneyGuide Takeaways The FTSE 100 has faced significant challenges,
2025 Economic Outlook: What to Expect From The Stock Markets
In this week’s podcast, Michael Brown (Senior Market Strategist from Pepperstone) and I look back at this week’s UK wages and inflation numbers and what it means for the prospect of further rate cuts from the Bank of England. We also analyse the decision by the Federal Reserve to cut rates by 25bps as expected,
What’s it going to take to stop LSE delistings? Plus ECB Rate Cut, Nike & FedEx Analysis
In this episode, Michael Brown (Senior Market Strategist at Pepperstone, who kindly sponsored this podcast) and I 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
Podcast: Is the Santa rally real?
In this episode, Michael Brown (the chief Market Strategist from the podcast sponsor Pepperstone) and I talk about the wider narrative of the Santa Rally when it comes to stock markets. We also look back at this week’s numbers from Frasers Group and Balfour Beatty and discuss the decision by the CMA to ratify the
Black Friday Stock Market Deals, UK Economy Insights, and the US Rate Cut Outlook
In this episode, Michael Brown, the Chief Market Analyst from the podcast sponsor Pepperstone and I talk about Black Friday discounts on US and UK stocks, investment trust. We also look at the wider economic outlook and back at what this week’s results from Kingfisher (KGF) and easyJet (EZJ) tell us about the UK economy.
Podcast: World’s Richest Investors, S4 Capital, Microsoft, JD Sports, Walmart, Nvidia, easyJet, B&Q owner Kingfisher & Fed Minutes
In this episode Michael Hewson and Michael Brown (the Chief Market Analyst from our podcast 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 (SFOR) and whether
How US Policies Impact Global Markets + LLOY, AZN, DIS & NVDA
One week on from the Bank of England cutting the base rate we discuss why mortgage rates have gone up this week, as well as discussing the move higher in rates more broadly as well as the rise in the US dollar and bitcoin. There is also a look back at the trading updates from
Clear Treasury CEO Jordan Tilley on how they help businesses during market uncertainty
In this interview, Jordan Tilley, Clear Treasury’s CEO explains their approach to FX—and how it goes beyond transactions to help clients manage currency risk and exposure in an unpredictable FX market. He shares how they work closely with businesses across diverse sectors to develop strategies that align with each client’s unique goals and gives some
Bank of England cuts rates as expected, with Fed set to follow, but could this be it?
Over a very busy few days the two Michaels discuss the UK, Budget, UK and US interest rate expectations, as well as what to expect from new US President Donald Trump, along with previewing the upcoming week of macro data including UK Q3 GDP, unemployment and wages data as well as the latest earnings announcements
