Why Money News Makes Us Panic

Should you even be reading financial news, and if so, how? In this episode of The Wallet, Emilie Bellet is joined by Kalpana Fitzpatrick, Digital Editor at MoneyWeek, to unpack how financial news is made, what headlines actually mean, and how to stay informed without being pulled into panic, noise, or reactive decisions. We discuss: How financial news is selected and why it often feels overwhelming How to tell the difference between useful information and noise What headlines should (and shouldn’t) change about your money decisions The one question to ask before reacting to any financial story The information shared in this episode is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. We are not regulated financial advisers. Always do your own research or seek independent advice before making financial decisions. When investing, your capital is at risk. This episode is sponsored by MoneyWeek. MoneyWeek gives you a clear weekly roundup of the stories, trends and market moves that matter, written by expert journalists and delivered in print or on the app. You can try six issues for free, then enjoy an exclusive £5 discount on a quarterly subscription for The Wallet community at moneyweek.com/wallet with the code WALLET. Connect with Vestpod: Sign up to The Edit newsletter: Courses and bootcamps: Follow on Instagram: Emilie’s book: You’re Not Broke, You’re Pre-Rich Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Why Money News Makes Us Panic is an episode from The Wallet by Emilie Bellet.

This episode is 44:00 long.

This episode was published on Jan 29, 2026.

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