Georgina Eldridge has hosted 29 Episodes.
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Weekly Market Update 15/07/2026
July 15th, 2026 | Season 1 | 10 mins 20 secs
andy burnham, brent crude, canary islands, cross-border wealth, energy markets, expat finance, financial planning, gilt yields, inflation, interest rates, investment platforms, sipp, spanish property, spanish tax, sterling, strait of hormuz, uk politics, us-connected persons, zec
This week’s update covers the political transition in Westminster, renewed pressure on energy markets, movements in sterling, Spanish property-tax developments, the Canary Islands Special Zone and growing platform restrictions affecting US-connected investors.
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Weekly Market Update 08/07/2026
July 8th, 2026 | Season 1 | 8 mins 36 secs
chase buchanan, cross-border planning, cyprus tax, european tax, expat finance, fatca, financial planning, france tax, geopolitical risk, ifici, international sipp, oil markets, pfic, portugal nhr, uk tax, us connected persons, wealth management, weekly market update
This Weekly Market Update looks at the latest political, regulatory and tax developments affecting cross-border wealth planning, including UK fiscal uncertainty, US-connected investor restrictions, European tax changes, Portugal’s NHR transition, Cyprus rental payment reform, and emerging luxury tax proposals in France.
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Weekly Market Update 01/07/2026
July 1st, 2026 | Season 1 | 9 mins 43 secs
ai investing, capital gains tax, cross-border wealth, cyprus non-dom, expat financial planning, expat money matters, france tax planning, inheritance tax, international tax planning, market update, pfic, uk politics, us connected persons, wealth management, weekly market update
This week’s Weekly Market Update explores renewed tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, shifting UK political and tax proposals, AI-driven market concentration, US-connected person planning issues, and changing tax regimes across Cyprus and France.
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Weekly Market Update 24/06/2026
June 24th, 2026 | Season 1 | 9 mins 9 secs
cross-border wealth, energy markets, expat finance, expat money matters, inheritance tax, international tax, malta residency, market update, portugal nhr, retirement planning, spacex ipo, uk pensions, us expats, wealth planning, weekly market update
This week’s update looks at the UK leadership transition, easing energy market tensions, SpaceX IPO volatility, and key cross-border planning issues affecting expatriates, including UK pensions for US residents, Portugal’s NHR expiry window, and Malta’s tax-efficient residency options.
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Weekly Market Update 17/06/2026
June 17th, 2026 | Season 1 | 7 mins 57 secs
bank of england, belgium tax, cross-border wealth, currency exposure, cyprus tax, ecb, european tax, expat finance, expat pensions, federal reserve, france tax, hmrc, inflation, international sipp, malta tax, market update, passive investing, portugal tax, qrops, retirement planning, spacex ipo, uk expats, wealth planning
Markets recovered after early June volatility, supported by hopes of a US-Iran settlement and the historic SpaceX IPO. This Weekly Market Update looks at central bank divergence, currency risk for expatriates, political uncertainty in the UK, and major tax changes across Europe affecting pensions, residency and cross-border wealth planning.
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Weekly Market Update 10/06/2026
June 10th, 2026 | Season 1 | 8 mins 42 secs
active management, ai infrastructure, bank of england, british expats, cross-border wealth, ecb, equity markets, eurozone inflation, expat financial planning, fatca, global markets, healthcare stocks, ipo pipeline, market rally, non-farm payrolls, nrcgt, passive investing, sector rotation, semiconductor stocks, state pension, sterling, technology stocks, temporary non-residence, triple lock, uk tax, us connected persons, us economy, weekly market update
This week’s market update looks at the sustainability of recent equity gains, the risks of speculative behaviour in technology and semiconductor stocks, and the global macro pressures shaping investor sentiment. We also explore what shifting interest rates, currency pressure, HMRC changes and cross-border tax rules may mean for expatriates and globally mobile families.
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Weekly Market Update 03/06/2026
June 3rd, 2026 | Season 1 | 10 mins
ai rally, cross-border planning, currency risk, data centres, european tax planning, expat finance, france wealth tax, global markets, inheritance tax, interest rates, investment markets, italy flat tax, portugal nhr, spain tax planning, uk pensions, wealth management, weekly market update
This week’s update looks at the next phase of the AI rally, renewed pressure on oil and energy prices, diverging central bank paths, currency pressure on British expats, and fresh tax and pension rule changes across the UK, Italy, Spain, France and Portugal.
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Weekly Market Update 27/05/2026
May 27th, 2026 | Season 1 | 9 mins 7 secs
ai stocks, american expats, bank of england, british expats, british expats in europe, cross-border planning, currency planning, energy prices, equity markets, estate planning, euro, european central bank, expat finance, expat money matters, gbp eur, global markets, global pmi, inflation, interest rates, market breadth, market update, middle east, oil prices, pensions, portfolio concentration, sterling, tax residency, uk economy, us technology, wealth management, weekly market update
This week’s update looks at why markets remain pulled in different directions, with softer UK data, weaker global growth signals, Middle East-driven oil volatility, narrow AI-led equity market gains, and important implications for British expats in Europe.
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Weekly Market Update 20/05/2026
May 20th, 2026 | Season 1 | 4 mins 58 secs
ai boom, earnings season, economic data, equity markets, expat money matters, geopolitics, global markets, inflation, investment update, investor sentiment, market breadth, market update, middle east, oil prices, pmi data, technology stocks, uk economy, us markets, wealth management, weekly update
This week’s market update looks at the competing forces shaping investor sentiment: strong earnings upgrades, narrow market leadership, rising geopolitical risk in the Middle East, oil price volatility, and key economic data due from the UK and global PMI releases.
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Weekly Market Update 13/05/2026
May 13th, 2026 | Season 1 | 7 mins 58 secs
ai stocks, economic outlook, federal reserve, financial news, geopolitics, global economy, inflation, interest rates, investing, market update, oil markets, portfolio strategy, stock market, wealth management
Markets remain focused on developments in the Middle East, with uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz continuing to influence oil prices and investor sentiment. Despite geopolitical risks, global equities remain near record highs, supported by resilient US economic data, strong corporate earnings, and ongoing momentum in the AI sector.
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Weekly Market Update 06/05/2026
May 6th, 2026 | Season 1 | 5 mins 57 secs
central banks, chase buchanan, economic outlook, expat finance, financial news, geopolitics, global economy, inflation, interest rates, investing, market update, oil markets, portfolio strategy, stock markets, wealth management
Markets retreated as renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East drove oil prices and volatility higher. Despite strong corporate earnings, equities softened, while central banks maintained a cautious stance amid persistent inflation risks and global uncertainty.
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Weekly Market Update 29/04/2026
April 29th, 2026 | Season 1 | 7 mins 43 secs
business, expat, finance, geopolitics, investing, markets, news, oil & energy, wealth management, weekly update
Week nine of the Iran War and the Strait of Hormuz closure. In this week's market update we cover the growing risk of oil supply disruption, the first signs of flight cancellations hitting travellers, and what a diplomatic opening from Iran might mean for markets. Plus: a strong US earnings season, four of the Magnificent Seven reporting this week, and four central banks meeting simultaneously.
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Weekly Market Update 22/04/2026
April 22nd, 2026 | Season 1 | 4 mins 28 secs
ceasefire negotiations, commodities, financial planning, fiscal strategy, geopolitics, global wealth, inflation, investing, macroeconomics, market update, oil prices, port disruption, stock market, strait of hormuz, us iran war
As the two-week ceasefire deadline arrives, the "Fog of Ceasefire" thickens. After a brief and failed attempt to reopen the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend, the US-Iran conflict enters a "compressed execution phase." This Weekly Market Update breaks down the economic fallout of physical supply shortages, the record-breaking resilience of the S&P 500, and why the current status quo is unsustainable for global markets.
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Weekly Market Update 15/04/2026
April 15th, 2026 | Season 1 | 4 mins 49 secs
bank of england, capital gains, chase buchanan, cross-border finance, currency markets, eur, expat finance, expat money matters, expat planning, fiscal drag, gbp, global markets, inflation, inheritance tax, interest rates, market update, middle east, oil price, residency by investment, strait of hormuz, thailand, uae, uk tax, usd, wealth management
Global markets face mounting pressure this week as Middle East tensions disrupt the Strait of Hormuz, pushing Brent crude above $120 per barrel. Central banks are rethinking rate cuts, UK fiscal drag continues to bite, and the cross-border planning landscape is tightening for internationally mobile individuals.
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Weekly Market Update 08/04/2026
April 7th, 2026 | Season 1 | 6 mins 9 secs
commodity update, energy crisis, expat finance, financial markets 2026, gbp usd, geopolitics, interest rates, investment strategy, macroeconomics, market analysis, pension investment, retirement planning, uk gilts, us tax abroad, wealth management
A deep dive into the "geopolitical stagflation scare" of early April 2026. We explore how the Iran conflict and the disruption of the Strait of Hormuz are driving oil toward $100, sent gilt yields to 2008 highs, and forced a dramatic U-turn in central bank policy for UK and US expats.
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Weekly Market Update 01/04/2026
April 1st, 2026 | Season 1 | 6 mins 16 secs
brent crude 116, energy supply risk, financial podcast, geopolitical tension, global equities outlook, gold decline, houthi militants, investment insights, macro analysis, market volatility, middle east conflict, oil price surge, q1 earnings season, strait of hormuz, us iran conflict
A fast-moving update on the Middle East conflict and its growing economic impact. We break down what’s happening across oil, gold, and global equity markets, and what it could mean as tensions escalate into week five.