The value of your investments and the income from them may go down as well as up, and you could get back less than you invested.

Get in touch

Get in touch

If you would like to know more about a 7IM service

0203 823 8829

Getintouch@7im.co.uk

Or if you prefer (or if it’s outside office hours) you can Contact us .

Podcast Generic

7 Minutes on Markets

Whether you’re an adviser or simply someone who wants to stay ahead of the week’s financial storylines, the 7IM podcasts deliver the essential context you need — straight to the point, grounded in data, and always forward‑looking.

Latest episode

Tuesday 05 May 2026

Central banks in a standoff: dilemmas and decisions

In an episode of the podcast, Ben and Sam discuss the broader implications of recent central bank meetings, which saw no major shifts in interest rates. The duo highlights the deep divisions within bodies like the Federal Reserve, torn between inflation concerns stemming from geopolitical events and local economic pressures like unemployment.

The views and opinions expressed herein are those of the participants and do not constitute an investment recommendation. Past performance is not a guide to future returns.

Meet your hosts

Ahmer Tirmizi

Ahmer Tirmizi Head of Fixed Income Strategy Find out more

Ben Kumar

Ben Kumar Head of Strategy - Wealth, Investment and Public Policy Find out more

Sam Hannon

Sam Hannon Investment Manager Find out more

Shanti Kelemen

Shanti Kelemen Co-Chief Investment Officer Find out more

Previous episodes

Podcast Generic

From marathons to markets: the power of competition

Sam and Ben analyse strong US earnings and resilient consumer spending, highlighting tech sector momentum and upcoming central bank decisions shaping market direction.

Podcast Generic

Standing still amid market volatility

Ben Kumar and Sam Hannon discuss why markets remain steady despite major headlines, highlighting the reduced role of oil in growth and the value of long‑term investing over short‑term reactions.

Podcast Generic

The question mark episode: unraveling market mysteries

Sam and Ahmer examine how hopes of a ceasefire and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty are influencing market movements, particularly in energy‑dependent emerging markets.

Podcast Generic

Navigating Market Chaos: The Kangaroo Economy

Sam Hannon and Ben Kumar explore why global equities remain resilient despite geopolitical tensions, strong U.S. economic data, and shifting investor behaviour, with central bank meetings in focus.

View all episodes

More from 7IM

LBC Light

7IM on LBC Radio

7IM have been working with LBC Radio for over eight years, debunking misunderstood areas of the investment world.

ESG Impact

News and views for financial advisers

Stay up to date with news and views from 7IM.

Clock And Calendar

Financial adviser events and webinars

We like to keep in contact with you whenever we can, either in person or online. Here’s our upcoming events and webinars. We’d love to see you.

RS Appetiser

7IM Retirement Income Solution (RIS)

Feel confident about your clients’ money lasting the distance and being ready to adapt to the ever-changing world with the 7IM RIS – managed by you, underpinned by our robust methodology.