UK Wage Inflation, American Euphoria and The Investment Trust Invasion

In this week's roundup, Merryn speaks with Money Distilled newsletter author John Stepek about the downside that comes with UK wages going up, Guy Hands and military homes, US exuberance reaching critical levels, and why it's important that US activist fund manager Saba Capital has been building up…

If You Had to Buy Something Now and Hold It For 18 Years, What Would It Be?

In this week’s personal finance edition of Merryn Talks Money, we discuss what you should stow away for your kids until they turn 18. 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…

Everyone Wants Their Money to Come Home with Russell Napier

Market historian Russell Napier joins Merryn to explain that economic nationalism will have negative consequences for some nations. They also talk Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies.  Become a Bloomberg.com subscriber using our special intro offer at bloomberg.com/podcastoffer. You’ll get episodes of th…

Oman Leapfrogs London, Pension Funds and Private Assets, Executive Pay

In this week's roundup, Merryn speaks with Money Distilled newsletter author John Stepek about the UK stock market's shrinking influence, why pension funds are so keen to invest in private assets, and everyone's favourite: executive pay. Become a Bloomberg.com subscriber using our special intro of…

What are the Financial Benefits of Getting Married ? 

In this week’s personal finance edition of Merryn Talks Money, hosts Merryn Somerset Webb and John Stepek answer the question: what are the financial benefits of getting married in the UK?  Become a Bloomberg.com subscriber using our special intro offer at bloomberg.com/podcastoffer. You’ll get ep…

Saxo’s 'Outrageous' Forecast Sees Trump Blowing Up the Dollar

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 abo…

Euro Chaos, London's Shrinking Exchange, and the Cult of US Stocks

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…

How to Navigate the Great Wealth Transfer

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 wa…

Argonaut’s Barry Norris Says Invest in Argentina and the US

“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 L…

The Lights Are Flashing Red for America --And Amber for the UK

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 …