Why has the price of gold surged over the past year? Join Luke Burwood and Dean Cook in this week’s Ask The Fund Manager episode, as they discuss the factors driving the increased demand for the precious metal and whether this rise can continue.

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Going for gold!

Although Europe has been struggling economically, its stock market certainly hasn't and is up around 13.5% so far in 2025, in this week’s ATFM Peter Smith and Baylee Wakefield discuss what the reasons are behind this surprising performance.

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European stocks are flying high

As January inflation figures rolled in, the numbers seemed to surprise markets and consumers are feeling the pinch of rising prices. Does the spectre of inflation loom large? Join Nicole Lowe and Harriet Ballard as they talk through what's driving the latest inflation figures and what it might mean for the year ahead.

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Walking on eggshells - Is inflation back?

February was another eventful month for markets with US trade and tariffs, fears of inflation and European equities dominating headlines. Join Saloni Shah and Dean Cook as they explore how investors are navigating these themes in this week's episode. 

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What happened in markets in February in under 5 minutes?

It's March, which means the four-day extravaganza of horsing racing is taking place in Cheltenham, and this week Peter Smith and Baylee Wakefield look at the economics behind this horse racing festival.

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Cheltenomics: The finances behind the horse racing festival

President Trump’s tariffs and rhetoric have put markets on edge over the past several weeks. Listen as Nicole Lowe and Sunil Krishnan untangle the current tariff landscape and explore the implications for markets, inflation and growth.

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Tariffs: the good, the bad and the ugly

Global shipping has emerged as a key focus for the US administration. In this week's #AskTheFundManager episode, Peter Smith and Dean Cook discuss how the US is aiming to enhance its maritime footprint and gain control over some of the world's most crucial shipping routes.

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Global Shipping: The New Strategic Power Play

It was a turbulent start to the year for markets, but it wasn't all bad news. Join Amber Gleeson and Harriet Ballard as they discuss the themes driving markets so far this year in the latest Ask The Fund Manager episode.

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What themes drove markets in Q1?

President Trump’s tariffs have had the world on its toes over the last 10 days - from historic market sell-offs to historic daily surges. Listen in while Dean Cook and Nicole Lowe discuss the latest in tariffs. 

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Tariffs: A New World Disorder

As the world still grapples with the possible impact of trade tariffs, Peter and Dean discuss the interesting unintended impacts that they can have on specific countries.

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The unintended consequences of tariffs

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Tariffs: the good, the bad and the ugly

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