In this week's roundup, Merryn Somerset Webb, speaks with Money Distilled newsletter author John Stepek about how US tariffs have highlighted a benefit of Brexit and why they believe the minimum wage is too high. 

In this week's roundup, Merryn Somerset Webb, speaks with Money Distilled newsletter author John Stepek about how US tariffs have highlighted a benefit of Brexit and why they believe the minimum wage is too high.&nbsp;

Merryn Talks Money with Bloomberg senior columnist Merryn Somerset Webb is your key to understanding how markets work – and how you can make them work for you. Every episode features a relaxed but in-depth conversation with a fund manager, a strategist, a Bloomberg expert or just someone Merryn finds particularly interesting in any given week. Listen in for the kind of insights and explanations everyone can use to help them make better saving and investing choices.

Merryn Talks Money with Bloomberg senior columnist Merryn Somerset Webb is your key to understanding how markets work – and how you can make them work for you. Every episode features a relaxed but in-depth conversation with a fund manager, a strategist, a Bloomberg expert or just someone Merryn finds particularly interesting in any given week. Listen in for the kind of insights and explanations everyone can use to help them make better saving and investing choices.

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Tariffs, Brexit Benefits and the Minimum Wage 

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On this week’s markets roundup, hosts Merryn Somerset Webb and John Stepek discuss the strong performance of the FTSE 100, which has finally closed above 10,000. While it may not remain at that level, it marks a bright start. They also explore the key investment themes of 2025 and explain why equities in these areas are likely to remain elevated throughout 2026, driven by geopolitical tensions—particularly in defence, commodities, and precious metals.

On this week&rsquo;s markets roundup, hosts Merryn Somerset Webb and John Stepek discuss the strong performance of the FTSE 100, which has finally closed above 10,000. While it may not remain at that level, it marks a bright start. They also explore the key investment themes of 2025 and explain why equities in these areas are likely to remain elevated throughout 2026, driven by geopolitical tensions&mdash;particularly in defence, commodities, and precious metals.

FTSE 100 Hits 10,000 as Defence, Commodities and Gold Lead Market Themes

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Merryn Somerset Webb and senior reporter John Stepek kick off the year by arguing that, amid political pessimism, personal finances remain one area where individuals can still take control. They run through six practical financial resolutions for 2026, from budgeting time for regular money check-ups and avoiding costly mortgage and insurance traps to improving tax efficiency, understanding pensions, and making sure wills and paperwork are in order. The message is clear: small, proactive steps now can make a meaningful difference to long-term financial security.

Merryn Somerset Webb and senior reporter John Stepek kick off the year by arguing that, amid political pessimism, personal finances remain one area where individuals can still take control. They run through six practical financial resolutions for 2026, from budgeting time for regular money check-ups and avoiding costly mortgage and insurance traps to improving tax efficiency, understanding pensions, and making sure wills and paperwork are in order. The message is clear: small, proactive steps now can make a meaningful difference to long-term financial security.

Your 2026 Money Reset: Practical Steps to Be Better Off by Year-End

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Merryn Somerset Webb is joined by Saxo Bank’s Chief Macro Strategist John Hardy to unpack Saxo’s annual list of “outrageous predictions” — unlikely events that could still shake markets if they hit. They explore a potential “Q-Day” quantum-computing breakthrough that could undermine encryption and trigger a crypto-led confidence crisis, alongside space-economy scenarios like a SpaceX IPO and even lunar real estate mania. The conversation also turns to the ripple effects of widespread GLP-1 weight-loss drugs — including cheaper pill forms and the possibility they expand beyond humans into the pet world.

Merryn Somerset Webb is joined by Saxo Bank&rsquo;s Chief Macro Strategist John Hardy to unpack Saxo&rsquo;s annual list of &ldquo;outrageous predictions&rdquo; &mdash; unlikely events that could still shake markets if they hit. They explore a potential &ldquo;Q-Day&rdquo; quantum-computing breakthrough that could undermine encryption and trigger a crypto-led confidence crisis, alongside space-economy scenarios like a SpaceX IPO and even lunar real estate mania. The conversation also turns to the ripple effects of widespread GLP-1 weight-loss drugs &mdash; including cheaper pill forms and the possibility they expand beyond humans into the pet world.

From Q-Day to Mars: The Market Shocks That Could Define the Year Ahead

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Tariffs, Brexit Benefits and the Minimum Wage

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