Georgina Eldridge has hosted 23 Episodes.
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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.
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Weekly Market Update 25/03/2026
March 25th, 2026 | Season 1 | 4 mins 43 secs
commodities, energyprices, financialnews, geopolitics, globaleconomy, inflation2026, iran, marketupdate, midtermelections, nato, oilandgas, refiningcapacity, stockmarket, trump
Tensions in the Middle East saw a sudden reprieve as President Trump paused planned strikes on Iran following "productive" talks. While global markets and bonds reacted with an immediate relief rally, deep-seated issues remain—including a 40% surge in US petrol prices, domestic political friction ahead of the November mid-terms, and significant disruptions to natural gas and refined oil supplies that threaten broader inflation.
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Weekly Market Update 18/03/2026
March 18th, 2026 | Season 1 | 5 mins 17 secs
2026 markets, central banks, donald trump, energy crisis, financial news, geopolitics, global economy, investing, iran conflict, macro economics, market volatility, middle east war, oil prices, stock market
As the conflict with Iran enters its third week, financial markets are showing surprising resilience despite escalating headlines. This episode breaks down why US markets are outperforming global peers, the "tail risks" threatening energy infrastructure on Kharg Island, and why central banks are now caught between a rock and a hard place regarding interest rate cuts.
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Weekly Market Update 11/03/2026
March 11th, 2026 | Season 1 | 4 mins 25 secs
chase buchanan, cross-border tax, expat finance, inflation, interest rates, macroeconomics, uk mortgages, uk spring statement, us expats, wealth management
In this week's episode, we explore how geopolitical tensions and rising energy prices are shifting global inflation expectations. Discover what the latest cautious stances from the Federal Reserve and Bank of England mean for borrowing costs, alongside essential wealth management updates from the UK Spring Statement and new tax provisions for US expats.
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Weekly Market Update 04/03/2026
March 4th, 2026 | Season 1 | 6 mins 31 secs
chase buchanan, commodities, geopolitics, gold, investing, market update, market volatility, middle east, natural gas, oil, portfolio management, s&p 500, wealth management
In this week's update, we address the escalating crisis in the Middle East and its immediate impact on global financial markets. We discuss the significant surges in oil, gold, and natural gas, the resilience of global equities, and why maintaining a disciplined, long-term investment strategy is crucial during periods of geopolitical uncertainty.
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Weekly Market Update 25/02/2026
February 25th, 2026 | Season 1 | 6 mins 32 secs
amt trap, anthropic, artificial intelligence, bank of england, chase buchanan, expat taxes, federal reserve, global import surcharge, global markets, investment advisory, market update, nvidia, reform uk, supreme court, tech stocks, uk pensions, us tariffs
This week’s update covers the US Supreme Court's ruling against the emergency tariff program and the swift introduction of a new global import surcharge. We also look at the stabilising AI software sector, preview Nvidia's highly anticipated earnings, and highlight critical tax and regulatory changes affecting cross-border finances.
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Weekly Market Update 18/02/2026
February 18th, 2026 | Season 1 | 6 mins 54 secs
2026 economy., ai disruption, bank of england, market volatility, terminal value, uk investing, us inflation, wealth management
In this week's update, we analyse a significant shift in market sentiment as AI disruption moves beyond software and begins to threaten the traditional wealth management sector. We discuss the "shoot first, ask questions later" nature of current markets and why investors are re-evaluating the terminal value of companies facing "second-order" AI threats. Plus, we cover the latest US inflation data and what to expect from upcoming UK labour market reports.