The weaker pound has put UK assets on sale and investors have jumped into the FTSE 100 export heavy index this morning after Hong Kong's richest family swoops in to buy Greene Kings as sterling drops Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Bank of England released its interest rate decision hot on the heels of the Federal Reserve who bowed to pressure from Donald Trump to cut rates in order to support the economy and a cynic may argue, his next presidential campaign.https://ukinvestormagazine.co.uk/bank-of-england-holds-interest-rates-at-0-75/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The FTSE 100 has edged towards 2019 highs after Boris Johnson is confirmed as the UK's next prime minister Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The beginning of 2019 has been very good to equity investors and we look forward to the second half with Barry Gibb of SVS Securities. We touch on both international and domestic UK markets and Barry highlights a number of shares he has his eye on for the second half of 2019.Barry mentions the UK Investor Magazine and SVS Securities Summer Investor Evening 18th July at Skinners Hall in the City of London, you can register for your complimentary ticket here:https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/uk-investor-magazine-svs-securities-summer-investor-evening-tickets-62427386995 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The non-farm payrolls for June came in at 224k smashing expectations of 160k jobs added. The initial reaction was a dollar rally sending GBP/USD down towards 1.2500. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cam Battley, COO, Aurora Cannabis, spoke at the inaugural European Cannabis Week in London and called for patient-focused progression in the European regulatory environment.Aurora Cannabis is the world’s largest cannabis-producing company with an output over 500,000 kilos per year and operations in 24 countries.UK Investor Magazine met Cam Battley at European Cannabis Week and discussed Auroras plans for the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We met with Savannah Resources CEO David Archer to discuss recent developments in their Lithium mining operations. The AIM-listed miner is focussed on northern-Portugese prospects targeting the upcoming Tsunami of Electric Vehicle adoption.You can read their latest investor presentation on the Savannah Resources website below:http://www.savannahresources.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrew Latto joined UK Investor Magazine to discuss the fund industry including the recent debacle with the Woodford Equity Income Fund.You can find more information on the Fund Hunter below:https://www.fundhunter.co Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil Woodford has suspended his fund for trading and we explore the sequence of events that has led to the downfall of one of the UK's most celebrated fund managers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oil was the main driver in early trade as majors lifted the FTSE 100. DMGT rose 9% after an encouraging half year report. Daniel Carnio gives his insight into the fine wine market. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.