Expat Money Matters - Episodes Tagged with “Bank Of England”

Weekly Market Update 15/04/2026

Chase Buchanan — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:15:00 +0100

This week on Expat Money Matters, we unpack the financial fallout from the latest Middle East escalation and what it means for your money. With the Strait of Hormuz severely disrupted, energy markets have reacted sharply, Brent crude has surpassed $120 per barrel, and inflationary pressure is rippling across the global economy. We cover what this means for central bank policy in the US and UK, why interest rates may stay higher for longer, and how frozen tax thresholds and changes to capital and inheritance planning are affecting those with UK-linked wealth. We also look at the shifting landscape for expatriates, including tightening European residency routes, rising UK immigration fees, and the growing appeal of alternative hubs like the UAE and Thailand. If you are globally mobile, now is the time to make sure your financial strategy is proactive, structured, and regularly reviewed.

Weekly Market Update 25/02/2026

Chase Buchanan — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000

In this week's "Weekly Market Update," we break down a busy week of market-moving news, starting with the United States Supreme Court's 6-3 decision striking down President Trump's emergency tariff program. Despite the ruling, trade uncertainty remains as the administration quickly pivoted to a new 10% global import surcharge.

We also explore the recent AI-driven software selloff, which appears to be stabilizing following reassurances from Anthropic and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. All eyes are now on Nvidia's quarterly earnings report tonight, where strong revenue expectations and forward guidance on chip demand could set the tone for the entire technology sector.

For our UK and expat listeners, we discuss Reform UK's controversial proposal to redirect £500 billion from the Local Government Pension Scheme into domestic investments. Finally, we cover essential financial planning updates, including the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" tax on cash transfers and how higher earners can avoid the "AMT Trap" , wrapping up with a look at upcoming interest rate expectations from the Bank of England and the Federal Reserve.

Weekly Market Update 18/02/2026

Chase Buchanan — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 04:30:00 +0000

In this week's Weekly Market Update, we analyse a turbulent week of headlines that saw significant volatility in individual stocks despite relatively modest movement at the index level.

We dive deep into the primary catalyst of the week: the launch of a new AI tool claiming to automate a substantial amount of the work traditionally performed by wealth managers and financial planners. This development sent shockwaves through the market, causing several UK investment platforms to trade significantly lower, with one name falling by double digits.

In this episode, we also discuss:

The Expansion of the AI "Witch Hunt": How the initial sell-off in SaaS companies has spread to sectors like real estate, logistics, and consumer staples.
Second-Order Effects: The growing investor concern that AI-related job cuts in the professional sector will flow through to industries like business travel and catering.
Market Sentiment vs. Fundamentals: Why the market is adopting a "shoot first, ask questions later" approach regarding the terminal value of businesses perceived to be under threat.
Macro Stability: A look at the positive backdrop of global economic growth and the lower-than-expected US inflation print.
UK Economic Outlook: What to expect from upcoming employment data and the likelihood of Bank of England rate cuts starting as early as April.