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Monday, 06 October 2025 -
UK Interest Rates, Inflation, Gold Surge & AI-Driven Markets

In this month’s episode of Money Minder’s Market Insights, Ray Black (Managing Director & Chartered Financial Planner) and Melvyn Prior return with an in-depth discussion on the latest financial headlines — from stubborn inflation and shifting interest-rate expectations to gold’s resurgence and the continuing AI investment boom.

Whether you’re drawing income from your portfolio or investing for the long term, this conversation will help you stay informed and confident about your financial decisions.

🎥 Click below to watch this month’s video:
👉 Watch October’s Market Update

(You’ll be taken straight to our YouTube channel, Money Minder TV.)

If you’re considering adjusting your investment or retirement strategy — or simply want to stay ahead of emerging opportunities — we’re here to help.

If you’d like to review your own plan in light of these updates, please contact us on 01529 300 300 or email info@money-minder.com

Submitted by Ray Black

on 06 10 2025

Ray holds a Masters Degree in Financial Planning & Business Management and is a Fellow of The Personal Finance Society. He is Managing Director of Money Minder, a long standing, well reputed, Chartered Financial Planning firm providing Independent Financial Advice.