It’s that time when analysts unveil their forecasts for 2025. But every year, Saxo Bank releases a different type of prediction—not of events likely to happen, but rather those that probably won’t. But if they do—they would send shockwaves across financial markets. So it’s good to start talking about the possibility. Saxo Chief Macro Strategist John Hardy joins this week’s Merryn Talks Money to discuss the list, which includes Nvidia ballooning to twice the value of Apple and Donald Trump crushi...
Dec 06, 2024•34 min
In this week's roundup, Money Distilled newsletter author John Stepek is joined by Opinion columnist Marcus Ashworth. They talk euro chaos this week, London's shrinking stock market, and why the cult of US stocks is not going to end well. Become a Bloomberg.com subscriber using our special intro offer at bloomberg.com/podcastoffer . You’ll get episodes of this podcast ad-free and unlock access to deep reporting, data and analysis from reporters around the world. Already a subscriber? Connect you...
Dec 04, 2024•15 min
In this week’s personal finance edition of Merryn Talks Money , Merryn John discuss strategies for managing your inheritance. Millennial listener Kewin has a conundrum. He’s inherited money and is expecting more in the future. But rather than leaving it in a savings account or buying Bitcoin, he wants to put the money to work. He’s seen financial advice on TikTok suggesting he should put his assets into a global tracker, but Kewin also wants to explore the idea of using an active manager. Webb a...
Dec 03, 2024•18 min
“Capital goes where it’s needed and stays where it’s treated well. That’s not the UK and that’s not Europe: currently, it’s the US and it’s Argentina.” So says Barry Norris, chief executive of Argonaut Capital Partners, on this week’s episode of Merryn Talks Money . The UK finance veteran decries Labour tax policies in the UK while pointing to opportunities in the Americas. He suggests good places to invest and shares his thoughts on Bitcoin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Nov 29, 2024•44 min
In this week's roundup, Merryn and Money Distilled newsletter author John Stepek discuss why they still think prices for US companies are still too high, why the UK government isn't making investing in Britain particularly appealing (although the UK is still cheap!) and John gives his two cents on the car finance scandal and why it could be worse than we think. Become a Bloomberg.com subscriber using our special intro offer at bloomberg.com/podcastoffer . You’ll get episodes of this podcast ad-f...
Nov 27, 2024•15 min
On this personal finance edition of Merryn Talks Money , host Merryn Somserset Webb is joined by Bloomberg reporters Harry Wilson and Eleanor Thornber to discuss the brewing crisis in Britain’s car finance industry. Become a Bloomberg.com subscriber using our special intro offer at bloomberg.com/podcastoffer. You’ll get episodes of this podcast ad-free and unlock access to deep reporting, data and analysis from reporters around the world. Already a subscriber? Connect your account on the Bloombe...
Nov 26, 2024•14 min
In this limited series, Odd Lots explains some of the thorniest issues facing the US economy through the medium of … chicken. Chicken occupies a unique position in the US diet, but issues facing the poultry industry illustrate wider points about the development of the US economy and the decisions being made about how it's structured and who benefits from it. So why has the chicken industry evolved in the way that it has? What’s been driving the price increases in eggs and meat? And what does it ...
Nov 24, 2024•2 min
Sam Bowman, founding editor of the online magazine Works in Progress , now part of payment processing platform Stripe, joins to discuss why he thinks Britain has stagnated and the main problems hindering growth. He also offers what he considers simple solutions for tackling those problems. Become a Bloomberg.com subscriber using our special intro offer at bloomberg.com/podcastoffer. You’ll get episodes of this podcast ad-free and unlock access to deep reporting, data and analysis from reporters ...
Nov 22, 2024•45 min
In this week's roundup, Merryn and Money Distilled newsletter author John Stepek discuss why UK farmers are angry about inheritance tax and what the latest UK inflation data suggests that the Bank of England's caution is justified. DISCLAIMER: Merryn owns. crap farm. John owns an outrage farm that you can visit on X. Become a Bloomberg.com subscriber using our special intro offer at bloomberg.com/podcastoffer . You’ll get episodes of this podcast ad-free and unlock access to deep reporting, data...
Nov 21, 2024•16 min
Hosts Merryn Somerset Webb and John Stepek speak with Bloomberg Opinion columnist Stuart Trow, author of “The Bluffer’s Guide to Economics,” about pension drawdown, which is a way to access your pension income when you retire while leaving the rest invested. Trow tackles how it works and offers suggestions on how best to manage it. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Merryn is getting her own newsletter. Sign up here: https://www.bloomberg.com/account/newsletters/merryn-talks-money See omnystudio.com/listener...
Nov 19, 2024•28 min
Economist Diane Coyle, currently the Bennett professor of public policy at the University of Cambridge, analyzes artificial intelligence’s potential economic impact—from people’s jobs to their productivity—on this week’s episode of Merryn Talks Money . Merryn is getting her own newsletter. Sign up here: https://www.bloomberg.com/account/newsletters/merryn-talks-money See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Nov 15, 2024•31 min
In this week's roundup, Merryn and Money Distilled newsletter author John Stepek discuss the latest Bitcoin boom in the wake of Donald J. Trump’s confirmation as President Elect. Is there more room for Bitcoin, Dogecoin, and other cryptocurrencies to rise? What headwinds are in store? And how much Bitcoin do Merryn and John own? SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Merryn is getting her own newsletter. Sign up here: https://www.bloomberg.com/account/newsletters/merryn-talks-money See omnystudio.com/listener fo...
Nov 13, 2024•20 min
In this week’s personal finance edition of Merryn Talks Money , hosts Merryn Somerset Webb and John Stepek discuss a listener question about whether setting up a limited liability company is a good strategy to save on taxes in the UK. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 12, 2024•17 min
On this episode of Merryn Talks Money , we discuss what the Republican’s second term means for the US, the UK and the Tesla CEO. Pippa Malmgren, economist, author and former adviser to Republican President George W. Bush and Helen Thomas, founder and chief executive of BlondeMoney join. They also discuss what UK-US relations will look like under Trump, how Britain’s exit from the European Union highlights the importance of the “special relationship” and how investors can profit from likely polic...
Nov 08, 2024•43 min
In this week's roundup, Merryn and Money Distilled newsletter author John Stepek chat about the unsurprising Bank of England decision to cut the UK's key interest rate to 4.75%. And they discuss the increase in the cost of university fees and once again explain why the student loan system is so broken. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 07, 2024•13 min
In this week’s personal finance edition of Merryn Talks Money , hosts Merryn Somerset Webb and John Stepek discuss a listener question about the difference between UK defined benefit and defined contribution pensions. The listener, Mustafa, said he originally had a defined benefit pension but has since moved over to a defined contribution scheme. He wants more information about each of the pension types and is starting to question the change. Webb and Stepek help him understand the pros and cons...
Nov 05, 2024•17 min
In a live-recorded episode of Merryn Talks Money , hosts Merryn Somerset Webb and John Stepek are joined in London by Bloomberg Head of Economics and Government Stephanie Flanders and former UK Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) Chief of Staff Andy King to discuss the first budget presented by Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 31, 2024•51 min
In this week's roundup, Merryn is back with Money Distilled newsletter author John Stepek. They focus on Japan. There was an election on Sunday that left the country without a clear winner for the first time since the 1990s. They discuss what that means for the world’s fourth-largest economy-- what it could mean for markets. They also discuss fertility rates in both Japan and the UK. Last chance to register: Join us at Bloomberg on Oct. 31, the morning after the Budget, for a taping of the podca...
Oct 30, 2024•16 min
In this week’s personal finance edition of Merryn Talks Money , hosts Merryn Somerset Webb and John Stepek answer a question from listener Hugo. He’s in his twenties and wondering what financial strategy graduates like him might find the most rewarding—from buying a house to investing in the equity market. Join us at Bloomberg on Oct. 31, the morning after the Budget, for a taping of the podcast in front of an audience. Register here: https://go.bloomberg.com/attend/invite/merryn-talks-budget/ S...
Oct 29, 2024•15 min
Author and economist David McWilliams joins Merryn to discuss his latest book Money: A Story of Humanity , and how the evolution of currency is central to the rise and fall of civilizations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 25, 2024•34 min
In this week's roundup, Money Distilled newsletter author John Stepek is joined once again by Bloomberg Opinion's Marcus Ashworth to talk macro themes. They tackle gold’s inexorable rise, oil's fall, and more on the bond market. REMINDER: Join us at Bloomberg on Oct. 31, the morning after the Budget, for a taping of the podcast in front of an audience. Register here: https://go.bloomberg.com/attend/invite/merryn-talks-budget/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Oct 23, 2024•13 min
Hot on the heels of last week’s personal finance edition of Merry Talks Money , where we discussed Lifetime Individual Savings Accounts , or ISAs, this episode of Merryn Talks Your Money takes on a different type of vehicle: Junior ISAs. Merryn and John Stepek dive into what these UK-unique savings products are and what exactly British investors are buying into when they open one. Join us at Bloomberg on Oct. 31, the morning after the Budget, for a taping of the podcast in front of an audience. ...
Oct 22, 2024•11 min
When sports, business and culture collide, there’s often a deal to be made. Join Alex Rodriguez and Bloomberg correspondent Jason Kelly as they get the inside track from corporate titans, sports champions and game-changing entrepreneurs on investing, strategy, reinvention and the ones that got away. The Deal is a Bloomberg Podcasts and Bloomberg Originals series that’s passionate, relaxed, insightful and inspirational. If you think you know these icons, prepare to be surprised. See omnystudio.co...
Oct 20, 2024•2 min
“This has been an incredibly unique cycle, both in terms of the economy and the market,” says Liz Ann Sonders, managing director and chief investment strategist at Charles Schwab, on this week’s episode of Merryn Talks Money . “Maybe that’s the ultimate understatement.” Sonders joins Merryn Somerset Webb to discuss what is and isn’t driving such turbulent markets—from Mother Nature “wreaking havoc” with inflation data to artificial intelligence’s promised productivity spur—and how investors can ...
Oct 18, 2024•35 min
In this week's roundup, Merryn speaks to Money Distilled newsletter author John Stepek about what it means if the government increases employers' national insurance contributions in the autumn budget. Plus, the latest price data came in well below target, but John explains why a lot of that was due to one volatile component. Join us at Bloomberg on Oct. 31, the morning after the Budget, for a taping of the podcast in front of an audience. Register here: https://go.bloomberg.com/attend/invite/mer...
Oct 16, 2024•18 min
On this personal finance edition of Merryn Talks Money , our hosts discuss Lifetime ISAs and their usefulness in buying a home. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 15, 2024•13 min
Don’t meet with management, ignore narratives and avoid highly rated businesses—taken together that sounds like a recipe for fund failure. But for Sean Peche, founder and portfolio manager at Ranmore Fund Management Ltd., it’s how he’s consistently outperformed benchmark indices. His Ranmore Global Equity Fund outperformed the MSCI World Index in 2022 and 2023. He joins Merryn this week to talk about his strategy and his market outlook. (Earlier podcast summary incorrectly identified the fund as...
Oct 11, 2024•33 min
In this week's roundup, Money Distilled newsletter author John Stepek is joined by Bloomberg Opinion columnist Marcus Ashworth. They discuss the UK bond market, particularly the fact that UK 10-year yields are back above those of the US, what signal that sends and what's behind UK borrowing costs going up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 09, 2024•17 min
On this personal finance edition of Merryn Talks Money, hosts Merryn Somerset Webb and John Stepek discuss diversifying your UK pension. They lay out scenarios in which your pension could be at risk, and the extent to which it would be protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme. And it’s not just important for pensions: these should be considerations for anyone with investments in passive funds and individual savings accounts (ISAs), Webb and Stepek say. Also on this episode, they t...
Oct 08, 2024•11 min
Author and former Bank of England regulatory economist Dan Davies joins this week to discuss his new book, The Unaccountability Machine , which describes how the cost of large organisations deferring decision-making is a widening “accountability sink.” As companies grow more complicated, the bigger the “sink” gets, he argues. “We’ve reached a crisis point.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 04, 2024•41 min
