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Outbreaks of Reality: Markets Catch Up to the Warnings
17 oktober 2025 · 15 min
On this week's markets wrap, hosts Merryn Somerset Webb and John Stepek unpack a series of headlines that seem to confirm their long-standing warnings — from fiscal cracks and risky lending to energy costs and gold’s sudden rise. They connect the dots between market anxiety, political inaction, and the “outbreaks of reality” shaping the UK economy. Lees meer
Read more: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-10-15/uk-s-top-energy-suppliers-warn-bills-will-surge-on-grid-upgrades
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Crypto ETNs: How Dangerous Are They?
15 oktober 2025 · 15 min
In this episode of Merryn Talks Your Money, Merryn Somerset Webb and John Stepek unpack the FCA’s decision to lift its ban on retail access to crypto exchange-traded notes (ETNs). They discuss what ETNs are, how investors can buy them, and whether these regulated products really make crypto investing safer—or simply more accessible. Along the way, they debate crypto’s place in a portfolio, regulatory motivations, and the ongoing risks behind this “innovative finance” frontier. Lees meer
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How to Find—and Force—Value From Tokyo to Seoul
13 oktober 2025 · 38 min
Activist investing is back. On this week's episode of Merryn Talks Money, Merryn Somerset Webb speaks with Joe Bauernfreund, chief executive of Asset Value Investors, about buying quality companies at deep discounts—and actively forcing a catalyst. Lees meer
The conversation spans Japan’s ongoing governance-driven rerating, South Korea’s push to be the new Japan and moneymaking special situations from Mitsubishi Logistics to News Corp. They also unpack why AVI tilts away from the US, how private-equity trusts and buybacks can unlock value and what the future might be for the UK’s ailing investment trust industry.
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In Gold We Trust: What Surging Metals Say About a Shaky Economy
10 oktober 2025 · 16 min
On this week's markets roundup, Merryn Somerset Webb and John Stepek dive into the surging precious metals market — from gold’s decades-long shine to silver’s sudden rally — and what the “debasement trade” says about global confidence in fiat currencies. They unpack investor psychology, fiscal risks facing the UK, and why even major institutions are rethinking the classic 60/40 portfolio. Plus, a discussion on stamp duty and whether cutting it could truly revive Britain’s housing and equity markets. Lees meer
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We Speak to the Pensions Expert Who is Taking His Tax-Free Cash Now
8 oktober 2025 · 17 min
John Stepek, senior reporter and author of the Money Distilled newsletter, is joined by pensions expert Tom McPhail to talk about pension protection. It's no secret that UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves is looking for ways to raise cash to balance the nation's books in the upcoming November budget. Stepek and McPhail discuss ways to keep your pension protected and keep more of your money. Lees meer
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Can Gold Keep Rallying?
6 oktober 2025 · 44 min
Gold’s on a tear — and host Merryn Somerset Webb asks Dominic Frisby, investor and author of the investment newsletter The Flying Frisby and a new book The Secret History of Gold why. They dig into central-bank buying, de-dollarization, and the metal’s timeless allure, from Roman coins to modern ETFs, plus the case for $7k gold and the pivotal $50 line in silver. Practical takeaways include how physical sovereigns, miners, and ETFs can fit into a portfolio today. Lees meer
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UK IPOs Have Dried Up, US Tech Booms, and Japan’s Surprise Rally
3 oktober 2025 · 16 min
In this week's markets round up, hosts Merryn Somerset Webb and John Stepek discuss the news that London has slipped out of the world’s top 20 initial public offering markets as the third quarter ends, overtaken by Mexico and Singapore. Meanwhile, US tech stocks surge despite bubble worries, and Japan’s market hits fresh highs with renewed investor enthusiasm. Lees meer
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What Labour’s Tax Talk Really Means for Your Money
1 oktober 2025 · 14 min
This week, host Merryn Somerset Webb and senior reporter John Stepek examine the policy signals coming out of the Labour Party conference—and what they could mean for your finances. They break down why a standalone wealth tax looks unlikely, the risks of lowering the VAT threshold for small businesses, and the political realities shaping pension reform. Plus, they consider whether proposals to tackle youth unemployment could shift the debate on work and welfare. Lees meer
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Could a Fiscal Crisis Bring Down the Government?
29 september 2025 · 45 min
Roger Lee, head of equity strategy at Cavendish, joins Merryn Somerset Webb to explain why he thinks the UK’s worsening public finances could morph from “slowly, then suddenly” into a fiscal event, and what that means for the Labour government, Britain’s international standing and investors. Lees meer
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Introducing IVF Disrupted: The Kindbody Story
28 september 2025 · 2 min
Kindbody, one of the largest fertility companies in the US, sought to disrupt egg freezing and IVF by combining spa vibes with Silicon Valley efficiency. The startup raised millions, opened dozens of clinics, and became a billion-dollar unicorn. But its ambition came with consequences. In IVF Disrupted: The Kindbody Story, reporter Jackie Davalos takes listeners beyond Kindbody’s millennial-friendly waiting rooms and into the clinics themselves, showing the sometimes-heartbreaking consequences of bringing the “move fast and break things” mentality to the business of creating life. Lees meer
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Burnham’s Bond Gamble, Gavekal’s Turkish Play, and Gold’s Crowded Hedge
26 september 2025 · 15 min
In this week’s Markets Wrap, hosts Merryn Somerset Webb and John Stepek weigh Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham’s bond-market remarks against fiscal reality, unpack financial services group Gavekal’s so-called “Turkish Portfolio” of equities, and consider gold’s role as a hedge in an increasingly crowded market. Lees meer
As always, questions and comments welcome at merrynmoney@bloomberg.net
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Your Money Questions Answered: Pensions, Taxes and the UK’s Debt Outlook
24 september 2025 · 27 min
In lieu of a personal finance episode this week, Merryn Somerset Webb and John Stepek host a mailbag session answering listener questions on pensions, taxation, absolute return funds, and the risks around UK debt. They clarify common misconceptions, discuss practical investment considerations, and explore how policy decisions could shape the financial outlook. Lees meer
As always, send thoughts to merrynmoney@bloomberg.net
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What to Buy Now as The US Loses Its Edge
22 september 2025 · 36 min
Is US exceptionalism over? Pictet Asset Management's Chief Strategist Luca Paolini joins host Merryn Somerset Webb to explain why the world is entering an “age of convergence.” They cover why America’s market dominance may fade, where Europe and China are heading, what AI hype really means and why it might be time to rethink bonds, gold and diversification. Lees meer
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UK Jobs Squeeze, AI Disruption, and Diverging Rate Cuts
19 september 2025 · 13 min
In this week's market wrap, Merryn Somerset Webb and John Stepek unpack Next’s half-year report to reveal what falling vacancies, rising applications, and higher labor costs say about jobs, productivity, and AI. They also break down the Bank of England’s rate hold, the Fed’s cut, and what diverging policies mean for growth, inflation, and investors. Lees meer
https://www.nextplc.co.uk/~/media/Files/N/next-plc-v4/documents/2025/half-year-results-july2025.pdf
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UPDATE: Why Your Tax-Free Pension Lump Sum Is Under Growing Threat
17 september 2025 · 24 min
Merryn Somerset Webb sits down with Mark Wood, Chairman of Everest Funeral Concierge, Chair of PensionBee, and former CEO off Prudential UK and AXA, to discuss how sweeping pension reforms could transform the way UK earners save and draw down their pensions. Lees meer
Update: We wanted to add clarification to a point made in the show. In the interview, it was suggested that taking your 25% tax-free lump sum at age 55 or later means you’ve “retired” and can no longer put money into your pension with tax relief. It is correct that from the normal minimum pension age (currently 55, rising to 57 in 2028), you can access up to 25% of your pension pot tax-free. The restriction only arises if you also start taking taxable income (for example, via drawdown or as a lump sum payment). At that point, the Money Purchase Annual Allowance (MPAA) rules apply, and your future tax-relievable contributions are capped at £10,000 per year (current rules). However, withdrawing this lump sum alone does not mean you are treated as retired. You can continue to contribute to your pension and receive tax relief on those contributions, subject to the standard annual allowance.
Thanks as always to those who wrote in seeking clarification.
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The Real Reason UK Energy Prices Are Skyrocketing
15 september 2025 · 32 min
These days, UK energy policies arguably seem more ideological than anything else. But that doesn’t seem to be working, so perhaps it’s time for it to be practical instead? With that in mind we invited Dieter Helm, a professor of economic policy at the University of Oxford, to join this week’s Merryn Talks Money podcast. He discusses how the UK, which consistently ranks among the most expensive countries for consumer electricity prices, should address its energy problem. Lees meer
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Gold vs. Bitcoin: What’s Driving the Safe-Haven Rally in 2025
12 september 2025 · 18 min
In this week's markets roundup, host Merryn Somerset Webb, editor-at-large for Bloomberg UK Wealth, sits down with Noor Al Ali from Bloomberg Markets Live to unpack gold’s remarkable rally and its implications for global markets. Lees meer
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How University Students Should Approach Their Finances
10 september 2025 · 15 min
September signals the end of summer in the UK and the start of the school year. Gearing up to start university can be a daunting time for many young people, often catapulted into a situation of continuous firsts—first time living away, first time having to cook all their own meals and the first time having to manage their own money. Lees meer
On this personal finance episode of Merryn Talks Money, host Merryn Somerset Webb is joined by award-winning journalist Marc Shoffman to discuss all things student finance.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/audio/2024-09-09/merryn-talks-your-money-paying-university-fees-podcast
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Odd Lots: Liz Truss on the 'Doom Loop' Engulfing the UK Economy
8 september 2025 · 59 min
We'll be back next week with more Merryn Talks Money interviews, but for now we bring you an interesting conversation from the Odd Lots team. Lees meer
These days, everyone is talking about high interest rates across the rich, developed world, while warning of eventual fiscal disaster. But we may have gotten an early glimpse of this anxiety in October 2022, when then-UK Prime Minister Liz Truss unveiled her mini-budget that spooked the gilt market. Well today, rates at the long end of the British yield curve are even higher. So what's going on? Why all this angst now about UK fiscal sustainability and the economy itself? In this episode, we speak with Liz Truss about what she learned during her brief time as the PM. She talks about the political reality of fiscal consolidation, and how difficult it is on both the tax and spending side. And we also discuss what her economic vision was really all about, had she not been forced from the position so quickly. In addition, we talk about the general state of politics, the media, and free speech in the UK.
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Gilts, Gold and Property Tax
4 september 2025 · 17 min
In this news round up episode of Merryn Talks Money, host Merryn Somerset Webb has returned from her holiday and is joined by Bloomberg Opinion columnist Marcus Ashworth. The pair discuss why the IMF won't be bailing out the UK anytime soon, gold's stellar performance, soaring high gilt market yields and the whether the stamp duty regime is all that complicated. Lees meer
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Live from Fringe: Virtue, Vice and the Price of Money
3 september 2025 · 47 min
On the final panel at this year's Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, host Merryn Somerset Webb speaks with Richard Wilson, chief executive of one of the UK’s largest investment platforms, Interactive Investor, Anna MacDonald, investment manager at Aubrey Capital, and journalist and author Alex Massie. The episode is taped in front of an audience at Adam Smith’s final remaining home, Panmure House. Lees meer
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Live from Fringe: How to Prevent AI From Causing an Economic Catastrophe
1 september 2025 · 40 min
In this episode of Merryn Talks Money, host Merryn Somerset Webb is joined by Bloomberg senior reporter John Stepek, author Dominic Frisby and Interactive Investor Chief Executive Officer Richard Wilson for a roundtable discussion at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The conversation takes place at Panmure House, the last home of economist and philosopher Adam Smith. Lees meer
The panel share their favorite Adam Smith quotes and their relevance to our current economic and financial climate. They question how relevant the ideas of Adam Smith are today and the lessons we can learn from his writings.
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Live from Fringe: What Would Adam Smith Think About Trump’s Tariffs?
29 augustus 2025 · 44 min
Could Scottish philosopher and economist Adam Smith make sense of the economic world that exists today? Lees meer
In this episode of Merryn Talks Money, Merryn Somerset Webb speaks with Alec Cutler, portfolio manager of the Orbis Global Balanced and Cautious funds, Tom Slater, manager of Scottish Mortgage and Bloomberg senior reporter John Stepek about how portions of Smith’s bestsellers The Theory of Moral Sentiments and The Wealth of Nations relate to today’s issues in global trade, technology, renewable energy and investment strategies.
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Best of: The 'Humble' Investor Says Sell Private Equity, Sell US Tech, Buy Polish Small Caps
15 augustus 2025 · 46 min
Daniel Rasmussen, founder of Verdad Advisers and author of The Humble Investor: How to Find a Winning Edge in a Surprising World, joins Merryn. Lees meer
They discuss his book, why all forecasts are wrong (and why we need them anyway), the case for selling US tech and buying small caps, whether we’re in an artificial intelligence bubble, and Japanese equities.
This is a replay of a conversation taped in January this year.
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Have We Finally Turned a Corner?
14 augustus 2025 · 13 min
John Stepek, Bloomberg senior reporter and author of the Money Distilled newsletter is joined by Opinion columnist Marcus Ashworth to discuss the unexpected good news about the UK economy, why we’re currently in a buyers market when it comes to housing and why the Bank of England needs to continue to hold its nerve. Lees meer
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Best of: Is There a Tradeoff Between Net Zero and UK Growth?
8 augustus 2025 · 33 min
There’s no tradeoff between net zero and growth in the UK. That’s the conventional wisdom and the position of the current government. But what if it’s the decline in available electricity that’s causing productivity, GDP and living standards to stagnate? Lees meer
Research from Kallum Pickering, chief economist at Peel Hunt, suggests there may indeed be a connection. He joins Merryn Somerset Webb and senior reporter John Stepek on Merryn Talks Money to explain that the rise of power-hungry artificial intelligence and the UK’s renewed focus on defense may mean the government should reexamine its energy policies.
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Tactics, Tariffs and Truth Bombs
6 augustus 2025 · 15 min
Whilst usual host Merryn Somerset Webb is still out on holiday, John Stepek is joined by Bloomberg Opinion columnist Marcus Ashworth to discuss America's tariff war vs Switzerland, the latest UK fiscal blackhole estimates and Rachel Reeves' job security. Lees meer
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The Global Reallocation of Trust
1 augustus 2025 · 35 min
In this week’s Merryn Talks Money, host Merryn Somerset Webb sits down with Euronext CEO, Stéphane Boujnah to explore the reasoning behind the sense that investors are starting to look away from the US and towards Europe for opportunties. They discuss a range of topics from evolving market conditions, investor sentiment and the growing uncertainty surrounding US economic stability. They also discuss the impact of Europe’s institutional framework on its investment appeal and the role of European market integration in attracting capital. Lees meer
“Europe today is perceived as a large Switzerland. It’s not like everyone is getting fascinated by the growth prospects of European economies,” says Boujnah. “It’s just the feeling is that the institutional framework is stable and predictable.”
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The US-EU Tariff Deal and Reeves vs Bailey
30 juli 2025 · 21 min
Whilst usual host Merryn Somerset Webb is out on holiday, John Stepek is joined by Bloomberg Opinion columnist Marcus Ashworth to discuss why America's tariff deal with the European Union is actually quite good, the spat between Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey and the mood music amongst UK consumers. Lees meer
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Are UK Retirement Homes Worth the Investment? And More Housing Questions Answered
29 juli 2025 · 20 min
Paula Higgins, CEO of HomeOwners Alliance, joins hosts Merryn Somerset Webb and John Stepek to answer a few more UK housing questions. They tackle all the things you need to know if you're considering a retirement apartment, if you're thinking about buying a house via auction, and Paula explains why home buyers insurance is always worth considering. Lees meer
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Why Playing the Long Game Still Matters with Scottish Mortgage's Tom Slater
25 juli 2025 · 41 min
Scottish Mortgage Manager Tom Slater joins Merryn Talks Money to explain how the UK investment trust is trying to find tomorrow’s market winners. Lees meer
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Downward Spiral: UK House Prices on the Slide
23 juli 2025 · 8 min
Hosts Merryn Somerset Webb and John Stepek discuss falling UK house prices, capital exodus and relocating to west London. Lees meer
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Hot Tips for Saving Money on Summer Vacation
22 juli 2025 · 12 min
Hosts Merryn Somerset Webb and John Stepek discuss some helpful tips for making the most of your money while on holiday. Lees meer
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US Stocks Are Expensive. You Should Still Buy Them
18 juli 2025 · 27 min
US equities markets are expensive, by any and all measures. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t still have a hefty allocation. That’s according to this week’s Merryn Talks Money guest, Nataliia Lipikhina, head of EMEA equity strategy and executive director at J.P. Morgan Private Bank. Lees meer
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Cash ISAs, Booming Bitcoin and Mansion House
16 juli 2025 · 16 min
John Stepek is on holiday YET AGAIN. So on this week's market roundup, Bloomberg's Morwenna Coniam, who is part of the team that runs the UK Markets Today blog, joins Bloomberg UK Wealth Editor at Large Merryn Somerset Webb. Lees meer
They discuss UK inflation unexpectedly rising to 3.6%, its highest level since January 2024, and why it's a headache for BOE Governor Andrew Bailey. Plus, a debrief on Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Mansion House speech, the debate around Cash ISAs, and Bitcoin's surge in price thanks to "Crypto Week" in the US.
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How Much Does Your Credit Score Matter?
15 juli 2025 · 21 min
Whether you’re applying for a mortgage, taking out a loan or signing up for a new credit card, one number carries more weight than many people realize: your credit score. Lees meer
In this week’s personal finance edition of Merryn Talks Money, hosts Merryn Somerset Webb and John Stepek are joined by John Webb, senior consumer affairs manager at Experian and an expert on credit scores. Together they explore the world of credit scores—what they are, how they’re calculated, why they vary across agencies and the many ways they can shape your financial future.
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Why It’s Time to Invest in Mining
11 juli 2025 · 42 min
Mining is often an afterthought for many investors. But according to this week’s guests on Merryn Talks Money, it shouldn’t be—especially given its critical role in the global economy and the energy transition (or should we say energy addition?). Nicky Shiels, head of metals strategy at MKS PAMP, and Evy Hambro, head of thematic and sector investing at BlackRock, join host Merryn Somerset Webb to discuss why investors need to pay closer attention to the melt-up in metals. Lees meer
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Here’s the UK Wealth Tax to Really Worry About
9 juli 2025 · 16 min
In this week's roundup, Bloomberg UK Wealth Editor at Large Merryn Somerset Webb speaks with Money Distilled newsletter author John Stepek about the UK's debt problem. A report from Britain’s fiscal watchdog – the OBR – warns that the country faces "daunting" risks, as a soaring debt load has led to “substantial erosion” of its capacity to respond to future shocks. Lees meer
So how will the government tackle that debt? Everyone’s suddenly talking about wealth taxes - but we might not get the wealth taxes everyone expects. Merryn and John look at why inheritance tax on homes, and capital gains tax, both look like potential targets - and talk about why politics always gets in the way of good policy.
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Why Latin America is Attractive to Global Investors
4 juli 2025 · 28 min
You want to invest in a market with political stability, low valuations and fast growing companies? Perhaps even one that might benefit from President Donald Trump’s deglobalisation agenda? Lees meer
This week, host Merryn Somerset Webb is joined by Jose Manuel Silva, chief investment officer and partner of LarrainVial Asset Management, to discuss the place you should be looking - Latin America.
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Rachel Reeves’s Tears Move Markets and the AstraZeneca Wake-Up Call
3 juli 2025 · 17 min
In this week’s roundup, Bloomberg UK Wealth Editor at Large Merryn Somerset Webb speaks with Money Distilled newsletter author John Stepek about Chancellor Rachel Reeves's tearful appearance in the House of Commons and how that spurred a UK market selloff amid speculation about her future. They also discuss The Times report that AstraZeneca, one of the London market’s top stocks, is thinking of upping sticks and moving to America, and the trend of private equity firms accumulating a record inventory of portfolio companies. Lees meer
Read more:
https://mailchi.mp/verdadcap/2024-private-equity-fundamentals?e=0e6992a317:
https://stefanik.house.gov/2025/6/stefanik-asks-sec-to-investigate-harvard-for-potentially-withholding-material-information-from-bondholders
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Bitcoin Treasuries: Inflation Hedge or Hype-Driven Bubble?
1 juli 2025 · 20 min
You’ve heard of Bitcoin, but have you heard of “Bitcoin treasuries?” From Japan’s MetaPlanet to UK firms like Coincilium and The Smarter Web Company, 61 publicly listed companies have now adopted the strategy of holding Bitcoin on their balance sheets—not just as a speculative bet, but as a hedge against inflation and a way to lure investors hungry for crypto exposure. Lees meer
In this week’s episode of Merryn Talks Money, host Merryn Somerset Webb and Money Distilled author John Stepek are joined by Dominic Frisby, author of The Flying Frisby investment newsletter, to unpack this new strategy and whether the hype is grounded in value or hot air.
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In Defense of Donald Trump’s First Five Months
28 juni 2025 · 33 min
Days after Donald Trump’s election victory in November, we sat down with Pippa Malmgren, founder and CEO of the Geopolitica Institute and former advisor to President George W. Bush, and Helen Thomas, CEO of the consultancy BlondeMoney and former special advisor at the UK Treasury, to ask what they expected out of the US president’s second term. Lees meer
On this week’s Merryn Talks Money, they join host Merryn Somerset Webb yet again. This time to discuss his policies thus far, what they think is going to happen next and what it all means for your investments.
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Is There Such a Thing as a Safe Haven?
25 juni 2025 · 10 min
On this week's Merryn Talks Your Money, Merryn Somerset Webb and John Stepek, author of Money Distilled, talk about navigating your portfolio amidst Middle East tensions. The conversation was recorded on Monday afternoon. Lees meer
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Why Has the Market Shrugged Off Escalation in the Iran-Israel Conflict?
23 juni 2025 · 23 min
John Authers, senior editor for markets, Bloomberg Opinion columnist, and author of the Points of Return newsletter joins Merryn Somerset Webb and John Stepek to make sense of the market reaction to the US involvement in the Iran-Israel conflict. Lees meer
Note: We recorded this conversation earlier today, before Iran’s retaliatory strikes at a US air base in Qatar. Traders drove stocks higher as oil tumbled, with the strikes seen as limited and unable to trigger a broader economic fallout.
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Why Recessions Aren’t What They Used to Be
20 juni 2025 · 28 min
StoneX’s Director of Global Macro Strategy Vincent Deluard joins Merryn Talks Money to explain why he thinks economic downturns are going out of style. He also explains why he sees a July Correction, and how MAGA's war on Corporate America will play out. Lees meer
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Inflation, BoA and Gold's Time to Shine
18 juni 2025 · 15 min
In this week’s roundup, Bloomberg UK Wealth Editor at Large Merryn Somerset Webb speaks with Money Distilled newsletter author John Stepek about the unsurprising UK inflation figures, the latest Bank of America Global Fund Manager Survey and why gold seems to be shining. Lees meer
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Doing Your Due Diligence on Private Markets
17 juni 2025 · 19 min
Private markets by their very nature lack the same transparency that’s standard in public markets. But Morningstar, a leading provider of independent investment insights and ratings, is conducting more due diligence on private markets to help investors navigate the sector. Morningstar Chief Executive Officer Kunal Kapoor joins host Merryn Somerset Webb on this personal finance edition of Merryn Talks Money to tell us more. Lees meer
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Recession Threat Is Back—and Maybe Something Worse
13 juni 2025 · 31 min
Trump’s policies have slowed the economy, making a downturn more likely. But Peter Berezin, chief global investment strategist at BCA Research, says the nation’s yawning deficit is a bigger threat. He joins this week to talk recession odds and strategies for investing. Lees meer
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How to Fix the UK Stock Market Quickly and Cheaply
11 juni 2025 · 14 min
In this week's roundup, Bloomberg UK Wealth Editor at Large Merryn Somerset Webb speaks with Money Distilled newsletter author John Stepek about the market indifference to Chancellor Rachel Reeves' spending review. They also share strategies for how the government can support the UK equity market: scrap stamp duty, reform ISAs, and nudge pension funds to invest at home. Lees meer
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How Do You Pick the Best Wealth Manager?
10 juni 2025 · 24 min
The more than $100 trillion wealth transfer that’s projected to be passed down from older to younger generations over the next quarter century is set to reshape the wealth management industry. And younger investors plan to move their money to new advisors, according to a report by IT services and consulting group Capgemini. Lees meer
On this episode of Merryn Talks Money, the firm’s global banking industry leader, Gareth Wilson, joins host Merryn Somerset Webb to discuss why young people want to make the move and what they should consider when choosing new wealth managers.
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