Nothing livens up a Tuesday morning like a new episode of the Just Williams podcast, even more so when it marks the return of regular Duncan Williams to the hosting hot seat.

David Scott is on hand to provide the analysis as the pair dive into the latest global economic and political developments that are likely to impact the investment sector.

First up is an update on the situation in the Middle East, and the slightly curious reaction of parts of the Bond Market before attention is turned to the possibility of an inflationary spike, and what that means for economic growth across Europe.

The recent developments with SpaceX and the Nasdaq kick-off a conversation about tech stocks in general, and the merits and dangers of getting swept along in high-profile share issues.

Finally, following the annual update from the UK Pensions Body, a discussion around what a comfortable pension will look like in the future, and the consideration that needs to be made around the growing costs of social care.

A warm welcome back to the Just Williams podcast, picking up the pace as we approach the milestone of our 100th episode…

This week Valerie Wade is back in the hosting chair, asking the questions and generally ensuring that regulars John Newsome and David Scott stay on point. And there is a lot to get through, starting with the latest UK inflation figures and how they are being interpreted by the Bond Markets, and an update on the situation in Iran and whether we are inching closer to some sort of resolution.

There is chance to talk through what is going on with Space X, and what it might mean if the ‘Magnificent Seven’ become the ‘Even More Magnificent Eight’. Finally the likely fallout, both political and fiscal of the appointment of Kevin Warsh as the new Chair of The Federal Reserve.

It’s a bit of an epic pod this time around, both in terms of the scope of the subject matter and the breadth of the discussion. Valerie Wade is on hosting duties, with John Newsome and David Scott providing the analysis and opinion.

The starting point is the recent Local Elections in the UK, and what the catastrophic results might mean for the future of the Labour leadership, and by default the make-up and direction of the Government. From there attention turns to the ongoing situation in the Middle-East (and the impact on global fuel supplies) and whether there is any end in sight, the latest economic data coming out of China and the role that the Donald Trump and the U.S is having on all of it.