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Are rising bond yields a threat to stock markets?

October 15, 2026 · 18 min

Government bond yields are approaching five per cent, raising a crucial question for investors: could higher interest rates threaten global stock markets, or are bonds becoming a more attractive investment than equities? In this episode of…
How to build a defensive portfolio as bond yields rise

October 8, 2026 · 17 min

How should investors build a diversified portfolio when bond yields are rising, inflation remains a risk and the AI boom is reshaping global equity markets? In this episode of the Asset Allocator podcast, Aamina Zafar and David Thorpe are…
Macro factors 'more difficult' to forecast in today's environment, says Keyridge boss

October 1, 2026 · 33 min

Forecasting macro factors are much more difficult than they were in the past. That’s the view of Jordan Sriharan who joined this week’s Asset Allocator podcast this week. The senior fund manager for multi asset at Keyridge Asset Management…
‘Riskiest’ parts of portfolio investments are performing the best

September 24, 2026 · 20 min

Higher bond yields are transforming the investment case for fixed income. But with inflation remaining elevated, interest-rate expectations shifting and markets volatile, where are the best opportunities for investors? In this episode of…
Are we in for an even bigger inflation shock?

September 17, 2026 · 17 min

Fears over a lack of de-escalation in Iran and reservations about whether AI companies can continue their trajectory have led to bond market volatility and worryingly persistent inflation. But amid the tumult, stocks and emerging markets…

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Tech stocks could ‘suffer’ and face a ‘difficult’ time if bond yields continue to rise

September 10, 2026 · 25 min

Are bonds becoming attractive again? Can the AI trade continue to drive equity markets? And with concerns over government debt, inflation and geopolitical risk mounting, where can investors still find a safe haven? Janet Mui, head of…
‘Stay away from UK equities’: where Bentley Reid’s CIO sees opportunities

September 3, 2026 · 14 min

UK equities may look cheap, but are they cheap for a reason? Paul O’Neill, chief investment officer at Bentley Reid, joins the Asset Allocator podcast to explain why global investors should “stay away” from the UK market for now – despite…
How should investors position portfolios as geopolitical tensions reshape markets?

July 30, 2026 · 19 min

In this episode of Asset Allocator, Patrick O'Donnell, chief investment strategist at Omnis, explains why the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could have long-lasting consequences for global markets, inflation and economic growth. He…
Why gold isn't acting like gold and why the AI boom might become a bubble

July 23, 2026 · 20 min

Gold is falling when investors expect it to rise. AI stocks are wobbling. So where should investors look next? FT Adviser Editor-in-Chief Simoney Kyriakou is joined by Joe Little, Chief Strategist at HSBC Asset Management, to unpack the…
The momentum behind the AI trade may be breaking down

July 16, 2026 · 27 min

Recent activity suggests markets are reconsidering their approach to AI-themed companies, but what's going on exactly? To answer, David Combs, head of multi-asset at Rathbones Asset Management joins Aamina Zafar and David Thorpe on Asset…
How to build more resilient portfolios

July 9, 2026 · 23 min

With fresh opportunities emerging across equities, fixed income, and alternative assets, where should investors be focusing? That's the question Asset Allocator's Aamina Zafar and David Thorpe put to Ed Cole, equity strategist at Man…
Is Passive Investing still passive?

July 2, 2026 · 25 min

Why do professional investors increasingly avoid the phrase "passive investing"? Dan Caps, portfolio manager at Evelyn Partners, argues that modern index investing is anything but passive. From factor exposures and asset allocation to…

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About the show

Every week the Asset Allocator Podcast discusses the big issues in UK fund selection, the major investment trends of the moment, and exclusive data on how wealth managers are positioning their portfolios. They'll be joined by guests from across the profession to unpick some of these trends. Asset Allocator is a news and analysis service tailored to the needs of UK wealth managers, fund selectors and discretionary fund managers. Our proprietary fund and asset allocation data, compiled using information provided by the UK’s leading DFMs, provide unique insights into the issues that drive investment decisions. To sign up to the free newsletter, click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.