web01.fireside.fm Wed, 20 May 2026 04:43:19 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Expat Money Matters - Episodes Tagged with “Macroeconomics” https://www.expatmm.com/tags/macroeconomics Wed, 22 Apr 2026 01:00:00 +0100 Expat Money Matters is the essential podcast for British expats, international professionals, and global citizens who want to secure their wealth while enjoying their new life overseas. Hosted by Chase Buchanan Private Wealth Management, this series cuts through the complexity of cross-border finance to provide clear, "jargon-free" advice. In each episode, we sit down with industry leaders—including Group CEO Lee Eldridge and local specialists from Spain, Portugal, Malta, and beyond—to tackle the real-world financial challenges of relocation. What We Cover: The Tax Traps: Why your UK ISA is no longer tax-efficient and how to structure your assets for life in Europe. Residency & Visas: Navigating the post-Brexit landscape, from Portugal’s Golden Visa to Spain’s digital nomad options. Pension Planning: Understanding QROPS, SIPPs, and how to access your UK pension without unnecessary tax bills. Estate Planning: Protecting your legacy with cross-border Wills and understanding local inheritance laws. Investment Strategy: Building a portfolio that works in your new currency and jurisdiction. Whether you are retiring to the Mediterranean, moving for work, or simply seeking a more global lifestyle, Expat Money Matters is your guide to making informed financial decisions. Trusted advice made simple. About Chase Buchanan Private Wealth Management: Chase Buchanan is a leading international wealth management firm providing global finance solutions for those with a global lifestyle. With offices across Europe and North America, we specialize in helping expats navigate the complexities of cross-border taxation and wealth protection. Our advisers are highly qualified (UK Level 4/6 standards) and supported by specialist tax barristers to ensure your financial plan is robust, compliant, and tailored to you. Visit us online: chasebuchanan.com Disclaimer: The content provided in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as personal financial, investment, or tax advice. The views expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of Chase Buchanan Private Wealth Management. Financial laws and tax regulations are subject to change and vary by jurisdiction. You should always seek professional advice tailored to your individual circumstances before making any financial decisions. Chase Buchanan Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (Licence No: 287/15) and offers services in the EU on a cross-border basis as per the provisions of MiFID II. Chase Buchanan Insurance Services is authorised and regulated by the Cyprus Insurance Companies Control Service (Licence No: 6883). en-gb episodic Chase Buchanan Expat Money Matters is the essential podcast for British expats, international professionals, and global citizens who want to secure their wealth while enjoying their new life overseas. Hosted by Chase Buchanan Private Wealth Management, this series cuts through the complexity of cross-border finance to provide clear, "jargon-free" advice. In each episode, we sit down with industry leaders—including Group CEO Lee Eldridge and local specialists from Spain, Portugal, Malta, and beyond—to tackle the real-world financial challenges of relocation. What We Cover: The Tax Traps: Why your UK ISA is no longer tax-efficient and how to structure your assets for life in Europe. Residency & Visas: Navigating the post-Brexit landscape, from Portugal’s Golden Visa to Spain’s digital nomad options. Pension Planning: Understanding QROPS, SIPPs, and how to access your UK pension without unnecessary tax bills. Estate Planning: Protecting your legacy with cross-border Wills and understanding local inheritance laws. Investment Strategy: Building a portfolio that works in your new currency and jurisdiction. Whether you are retiring to the Mediterranean, moving for work, or simply seeking a more global lifestyle, Expat Money Matters is your guide to making informed financial decisions. Trusted advice made simple. About Chase Buchanan Private Wealth Management: Chase Buchanan is a leading international wealth management firm providing global finance solutions for those with a global lifestyle. With offices across Europe and North America, we specialize in helping expats navigate the complexities of cross-border taxation and wealth protection. Our advisers are highly qualified (UK Level 4/6 standards) and supported by specialist tax barristers to ensure your financial plan is robust, compliant, and tailored to you. Visit us online: chasebuchanan.com Disclaimer: The content provided in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as personal financial, investment, or tax advice. The views expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of Chase Buchanan Private Wealth Management. Financial laws and tax regulations are subject to change and vary by jurisdiction. You should always seek professional advice tailored to your individual circumstances before making any financial decisions. Chase Buchanan Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (Licence No: 287/15) and offers services in the EU on a cross-border basis as per the provisions of MiFID II. Chase Buchanan Insurance Services is authorised and regulated by the Cyprus Insurance Companies Control Service (Licence No: 6883). no expat, living abroad, finance, retirement, Chase Buchanan viktor.nyics@chasebuchanan.com Weekly Market Update 22/04/2026 https://www.expatmm.com/wmu2026apr22 2de585c0-8652-4ed1-a4a0-3ea78fdba405 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 01:00:00 +0100 Chase Buchanan full 1 Chase Buchanan 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. 4:28 no <p>In this Weekly Market Update, we navigate the volatile intersection of geopolitics and global finance as the US-Iran conflict enters its eighth week.</p> <p>Key themes covered in this episode:</p> <ul> <li>The Hormuz Standoff: Why the "complete reopening" of the Strait lasted less than 48 hours and the reality of the US naval blockade.</li> <li>FOMOP vs. Reality: Analysing the "Fear of Missing Out on Peace" and how diplomatic "process thickening" has shifted into a high-stakes execution phase.</li> <li>Economic Lag: Why the physical impact of the Gulf disruption is only just hitting destination ports now.</li> <li>Market Resilience: A look at the S&amp;P 500 and NASDAQ’s recent all-time highs (surpassing the 7,000 mark) and the strong start to the Q1 earnings season.</li> <li>Commodity Watch: Crude oil’s consolidation around $95 and the cooling of gold prices to $4,800.</li> </ul> <p>With the Islamabad talks hanging in the balance and internal fractures appearing in Tehran, we examine why the "status quo" is no longer an option for investors. </p> US-Iran War 2026, Strait of Hormuz closure, S&P 500 Record High, 2026 Earnings Season, FOMOP, Geopolitical Risk, Brent Crude Oil Price, Gold Prices April 2026, Steve Witkoff, Islamabad Peace Talks, Global Supply Chain Disruption. In this Weekly Market Update, we navigate the volatile intersection of geopolitics and global finance as the US-Iran conflict enters its eighth week.

Key themes covered in this episode:

  • The Hormuz Standoff: Why the "complete reopening" of the Strait lasted less than 48 hours and the reality of the US naval blockade.
  • FOMOP vs. Reality: Analysing the "Fear of Missing Out on Peace" and how diplomatic "process thickening" has shifted into a high-stakes execution phase.
  • Economic Lag: Why the physical impact of the Gulf disruption is only just hitting destination ports now.
  • Market Resilience: A look at the S&P 500 and NASDAQ’s recent all-time highs (surpassing the 7,000 mark) and the strong start to the Q1 earnings season.
  • Commodity Watch: Crude oil’s consolidation around $95 and the cooling of gold prices to $4,800.

With the Islamabad talks hanging in the balance and internal fractures appearing in Tehran, we examine why the "status quo" is no longer an option for investors.

]]> In this Weekly Market Update, we navigate the volatile intersection of geopolitics and global finance as the US-Iran conflict enters its eighth week.

Key themes covered in this episode:

  • The Hormuz Standoff: Why the "complete reopening" of the Strait lasted less than 48 hours and the reality of the US naval blockade.
  • FOMOP vs. Reality: Analysing the "Fear of Missing Out on Peace" and how diplomatic "process thickening" has shifted into a high-stakes execution phase.
  • Economic Lag: Why the physical impact of the Gulf disruption is only just hitting destination ports now.
  • Market Resilience: A look at the S&P 500 and NASDAQ’s recent all-time highs (surpassing the 7,000 mark) and the strong start to the Q1 earnings season.
  • Commodity Watch: Crude oil’s consolidation around $95 and the cooling of gold prices to $4,800.

With the Islamabad talks hanging in the balance and internal fractures appearing in Tehran, we examine why the "status quo" is no longer an option for investors.

]]> Weekly Market Update 08/04/2026 https://www.expatmm.com/wmu2026apr8 2dd089d1-7ea5-401d-96c5-cbc7f9c935b8 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 02:15:00 +0100 Chase Buchanan full 1 Chase Buchanan 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. 6:09 no <p>This Weekly Market Update episode breaks down a volatile week for global markets (30 March – 7 April 2026). We discuss the surge in Brent crude and European natural gas prices, which are reshaping inflation expectations and household costs for expats in Europe. We also analyse the "risk-off" sentiment that has seen US and European equities drop by 8-10%, while examining the silver lining for retirees as UK gilt yields top 5%. Finally, we provide essential updates on US tax strategy for high earners and explain why the Bank of England and ECB are now expected to hike rates despite stalling economic growth. </p> Stagflation, Iran conflict, Strait of Hormuz, Brent crude, UK Gilts, US Expats, UK Expats, Pension funds, Foreign Earned Income Exclusion, Bank of England, ECB, Inflation, Energy prices, Market volatility, Risk-off rotation This Weekly Market Update episode breaks down a volatile week for global markets (30 March – 7 April 2026). We discuss the surge in Brent crude and European natural gas prices, which are reshaping inflation expectations and household costs for expats in Europe. We also analyse the "risk-off" sentiment that has seen US and European equities drop by 8-10%, while examining the silver lining for retirees as UK gilt yields top 5%. Finally, we provide essential updates on US tax strategy for high earners and explain why the Bank of England and ECB are now expected to hike rates despite stalling economic growth.

]]> This Weekly Market Update episode breaks down a volatile week for global markets (30 March – 7 April 2026). We discuss the surge in Brent crude and European natural gas prices, which are reshaping inflation expectations and household costs for expats in Europe. We also analyse the "risk-off" sentiment that has seen US and European equities drop by 8-10%, while examining the silver lining for retirees as UK gilt yields top 5%. Finally, we provide essential updates on US tax strategy for high earners and explain why the Bank of England and ECB are now expected to hike rates despite stalling economic growth.

]]> Weekly Market Update 11/03/2026 https://www.expatmm.com/wmu2026marc11 55b24329-90df-43c5-8bf1-2788701e86cd Wed, 11 Mar 2026 06:45:00 +0000 Chase Buchanan full 1 Chase Buchanan 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. 4:25 no <p>This week on Expat Money Matters, we dive into the macroeconomic shifts directly impacting internationally mobile individuals and cross-border investors. With recent escalations in the Middle East driving up oil and gas prices, the anticipated path to lower interest rates has grown highly uncertain.</p> <p>We discuss why markets now expect both the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England to hold rates steady, and how this "higher for longer" outlook is already pushing up UK fixed-rate mortgages.</p> <p>Key topics covered in this episode:</p> <ul> <li><p>Global Inflation &amp; Rates: How energy-driven inflation risks are forcing central banks to rethink their easing policies.</p></li> <li><p>UK Mortgage Market: The practical consequences for households and property investors facing refinancing pressures this year.</p></li> <li><p>UK Spring Statement: An analysis of fiscal drag from frozen tax thresholds, plus what changes to capital taxation, pensions, and inheritance mean for expats with UK-linked wealth.</p></li> <li><p>US Expat Tax Updates: Navigating new tax allowances for Americans abroad amidst a landscape of increasing compliance and regulatory scrutiny.</p></li> </ul> <p>What began as a geopolitical shock is now fundamentally altering borrowing costs and financial planning assumptions. Tune in to understand why proactive, long-term wealth strategy is more critical than ever. </p> Expat financial planning, UK Spring Statement, US expat tax, Bank of England interest rates, Federal Reserve, global inflation, UK mortgage rates, cross-border wealth management, Middle East market impact, fiscal drag, overseas property investment This week on Expat Money Matters, we dive into the macroeconomic shifts directly impacting internationally mobile individuals and cross-border investors. With recent escalations in the Middle East driving up oil and gas prices, the anticipated path to lower interest rates has grown highly uncertain.

We discuss why markets now expect both the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England to hold rates steady, and how this "higher for longer" outlook is already pushing up UK fixed-rate mortgages.

Key topics covered in this episode:

  • Global Inflation & Rates: How energy-driven inflation risks are forcing central banks to rethink their easing policies.

  • UK Mortgage Market: The practical consequences for households and property investors facing refinancing pressures this year.

  • UK Spring Statement: An analysis of fiscal drag from frozen tax thresholds, plus what changes to capital taxation, pensions, and inheritance mean for expats with UK-linked wealth.

  • US Expat Tax Updates: Navigating new tax allowances for Americans abroad amidst a landscape of increasing compliance and regulatory scrutiny.

What began as a geopolitical shock is now fundamentally altering borrowing costs and financial planning assumptions. Tune in to understand why proactive, long-term wealth strategy is more critical than ever.

]]> This week on Expat Money Matters, we dive into the macroeconomic shifts directly impacting internationally mobile individuals and cross-border investors. With recent escalations in the Middle East driving up oil and gas prices, the anticipated path to lower interest rates has grown highly uncertain.

We discuss why markets now expect both the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England to hold rates steady, and how this "higher for longer" outlook is already pushing up UK fixed-rate mortgages.

Key topics covered in this episode:

  • Global Inflation & Rates: How energy-driven inflation risks are forcing central banks to rethink their easing policies.

  • UK Mortgage Market: The practical consequences for households and property investors facing refinancing pressures this year.

  • UK Spring Statement: An analysis of fiscal drag from frozen tax thresholds, plus what changes to capital taxation, pensions, and inheritance mean for expats with UK-linked wealth.

  • US Expat Tax Updates: Navigating new tax allowances for Americans abroad amidst a landscape of increasing compliance and regulatory scrutiny.

What began as a geopolitical shock is now fundamentally altering borrowing costs and financial planning assumptions. Tune in to understand why proactive, long-term wealth strategy is more critical than ever.

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