Merryn Somerset Webb and John Stepek answer listener questions on how retail investor flows, passive investing, and social media have reshaped markets, arguing that the surge in everyday investing has significantly boosted stock prices — particularly in the US.
They also discuss practical personal finance challenges around pensions, capital gains tax, and passive versus active investing.

Markets Wrap: Oil Rises, Tech Falters: What Investors Need to Know
15:00

The UK's Shrinking REITs Sector Is Still Attracting Buyers
26:47

The Biggest AI Investment Mistakes Investors Could Make
36:55