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This week Sarah Pennells is joined by Justin Urquhart Stewart from Seven Investment Management, to discuss whether investing in commodities is worth considering during the current economic climate. Sarah and Justin also discuss what 'soft commodities' are, what type of funds invest in commodities, and how to use derivatives to get access to a commodity market.

How much do you think your watch is worth? If someone gave you a Rolex or a Patek Phillipe would you wear it, sell it or hold onto it as an investment ? Although most people are happy to wear something reasonably priced it seems that one or two of us are prepared to shell out a small fortune on a good, stylish time piece. According to a recent survey by the "Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry", the UK was the eighth-largest market worldwide for watches in 2015. It seems that some of us can't get enough of them. One man who knows all about that is Mark Blowers, who runs a luxury watch firm. He joins Juliette to discuss the industry and increasing demand.

It's time again for Crowdfunders, produced in association with Archover - Crowdlending as it should be. This week, Ed Bowsher looks into the new website that can help you decide which crowdfunding opportunities to choose, a look at liquidity, a chat with Neil Faulkner from 4th Way, and a round-up of the week's crowdfunding news.

Tune in for Episode 3 of Share Radio’s ‘Crowdfunders Show’ in partnership with ArchOver.

The Danish dairy giant Arla - whose brands include Lurpak butter - has blamed volatile market conditions and the global decline in milk prices for a drop in its first half profits. George Lee, a partner at Eclectica Asset Management, breaks down who the real culprits are, and what we can expect to see next half.

On Episode 2 of our new show The Crowdfunders, Angus Dent of Archover and Mike Baliman of the London Fintech podcast talk P2P lending, and why it beats borrowing from the bank,

Sarah Pennells is joined over the phone by Russ Mould of AJ Bell Investment Directors and Robert Lockie of Bloomsbury Wealth Management to discuss stock markets, how to get involved with investing if you're new to the markets, and where to go for advice, only on Share Radio.

On our first episode of The Crowdfunders, Ed Bowsher is joined by Neil Faulkner, founder of P2P comparison site 4th Way, and City A.M. financial journalist Harriet Green lead Ed Mitchell through the world of crowdfunding and peer-to-peer financing.

FT Money Editor Claer Barrett joined Ed today to discuss the potential interest rate rise, why gold is coming back into favour with investors, and why if you're rich - you may be getting ripped off!

James Fletcher, Director of Amphora Fine Wine Investments, discusses how and why you should invest in fine wine