As we close out 2025, Michael Brown (Senior Market Strategist from Pepperstone) and Michael Hewson discuss the latest Bank of England decision to cut rates, as well as looking back at the movers and shakers in 2025, and look ahead to what 2026 might bring, for stocks, bonds as well as…[Read more]
It’s a big week for earnings: Nike, FedEx and Currys all report as 2025 draws to a close.
In our latest podcast, @mhewson-marketinsights and Michael Brown dig into:
• Whether Nike can recover after a “lacklustre swoosh”
• FedEx as a bellwether for the US economy
• Why Currys’ strong year may be at risk of a profits warning
As you all know, junior ISAs are one of the most tax-efficient ways to invest for your children, so now is a great time to give them some stocks in their stockings.
Leave a verified review on Good Money Guide for a chance to win a £500…[Read more]
Nominations are open for the 2026 Good Money Guide Awards.
The Good Money Guide Awards aim to champion financial services firms that excel in innovation, product, and customer service.
Each year, thousands of clients tell us what they think to help others make smarter decisions about how to manage their money. The awards also provide financial…[Read more]
Saxo’s annual Outrageous Predictions are out, highlighting the unexpected turns that could jolt the financial world in 2026. A thought-provoking look at what might happen when the world lurches instead of drifts. https://goodmoneyguide.com/trading/saxos-outrageous-predictions/
In this week’s Good Money Guide podcast Michael Brown (Senior Market Strategist from Pepperstone) and Michael Hewson discuss this week’s buy now, pay later Klarna budget statement, and whether it makes a December rate cut more or less likely. They also look at the latest results from easyJet and Kingfisher and look ahead to numbers from Bal…[Read more]
As the UK budget looms, is the gloom overstated?
In this week’s podcast, Michael Brown (Senior Market Strategist from Pepperstone) and Michael Hewson discuss this week’s UK CPI data and whether it makes a December rate cut more or less likely. They also look at the latest Q3 numbers from Nvidia as well as looking ahead to next week’s budge…[Read more]
A dovish hold, a split MPC, and a December cut now in play? We unpack the Bank of England’s messaging, sterling’s slide, and what it means for wages, growth, and year-end positioning. Listen in for clear takeaways for UK investors. All in this week’s podcast: htt…[Read more]
Our latest commodity analysis focuses on copper’s breakout toward new highs.
We examine how mine disruptions, falling production forecasts, and deeper, costlier new deposits are tightening global supply, and why “Doctor Copper” is signalling underlying economic strength despite wider market caution.
The piece also explores whether copper miner…[Read more]
In this week’s podcast Michael Brown (Senior Market Strategist from Pepperstone) and Michael Hewson discuss more record highs for US stocks and the FTSE100, as well as the latest Fed rate cut and the hawkish reaction to it.
They also talk about the slide in Meta and Microsoft share price on concern over accelerated AI spend, as well as looking a…[Read more]
In this week’s podcast Michael Brown (Senior Market Strategist from Pepperstone) and Michael Hewson discuss more record highs for US stocks and the FTSE100, as well as the latest Fed rate cut and the hawkish reaction to it.
They also talk about the slide in Meta and Microsoft share price on concern over accelerated AI spend, as well as looking a…[Read more]
In this week’s global macro podcast, Michael Brown of Pepperstone and Michael Hewson dig into how a possible White House rethink on tariff, alongside broadly solid earnings, is helping sentiment stabilise and lifting the FTSE 100 to another record. They dissect the latest from Netflix and Tesla, then turn to the main event: next week’s ear…[Read more]
📊 Global Macro Snapshot: Tech still rules!
Apple’s sprint toward $4T and Alphabet’s breakout are fuelling another bullish surge in equities — while small caps and crypto stocks hint at rising speculation.
Jackson Wong asks: Is this still healthy momentum, or late-cycle euphoria?
Dive into this week’s Global Macro Analysis: https:/…[Read more]
HMRC Is Coming For Your Crypto Profits: From 1 January 2026, cryptocurrency platforms in the UK will be legally required to collect and verify user data, including full name, date of birth, country of residence, and tax identification number.
The Shiller CAPE ratio near dot-com highs. Margin debt at record levels. Unprofitable AI companies worth half a trillion dollars. Sound familiar? In this new Good Money Guide article, we explain how to spot when the market is running out of steam, the red flags to watch for, and how to protect (or even profit from) your portfolio during a…[Read more]
