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Inflation joy: good news for pensioners and borrowers
49 min listen
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Inflation joy: good news for pensioners and borrowers

The AJ Bell Money & Markets podcast team give you the latest insights on issues affecting your personal finances, investments and pensions.

 Dan Coatsworth explains why there has just been a brief shock on the markets around fears of a new banking crisis. [2:10]. You can also hear why Unilever won’t be splitting off its ice cream arm in mid-November as previously planned. [4:05]

Dan and Charlene dissect the latest UK inflation data and explain why it was treated with widespread celebration. The inflation figure strengthens the argument for interest rate cuts and gives people in retirement clarity on how much the state pension will pay from next April, as September’s inflation result is used in the calculation. [8:25]

The government has issued a white paper that points to changes around the costs of going to university, and the funding methods available. [14:02]

Tom Sieber talks about the latest property market trends [17:14], while Dan tunes into the latest results from Netflix [26:10 ].

Charlene has some worrying statistics about pensioners being hit by tax on savings accounts. [21:05]

To round things off, we conclude our conversations with various experts on what could happen if there is an AI bubble and that bubble bursts. Danni Hewson caught up with Julian Bishop from Brunner Investment Trust [32:02] while Dan talks to Marcel Stötzel from Fidelity European. [40:54]

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  • 17 July 2026

    Tolls to Trade: Trump flips on 20% toll tax

    This week on the AJ Bell Money & Markets podcast, Charlene Young and Danni Hewson unpack the latest developments in global markets, from oil price volatility and the Strait of Hormuz to US inflation, bank earnings and...

    50 min listen
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  • 10 July 2026

    Premium Bonds odds are stacked against you

    Have you ever held Premium Bonds for years without winning a prize?

    You're not alone. In this week’s AJ Bell Money & Markets podcast, Dan Coatsworth and Charlene Young reveal fascinating insights into Premium Bonds and...

    53 min listen
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  • 3 July 2026

    Taylor Swift and the financial benefits of marriage

    In this episode of the AJ Bell Money and Markets podcast, Charlene Young and Sarah Coles discuss the dash for cash ISAs ahead of allowance changes, what Andy Burnham could mean for your money, the financial side of...

    49 min listen
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  • 26 June 2026

    The tax grab: Is your cash at risk?

    Political turmoil is shaking the UK as the nation awaits a new prime minister. Danni Hewson and Dan Coatsworth break down what an Andy Burnham victory could mean for markets, your investments and your money – plus the...

    62 min listen
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  • 19 June 2026

    SpaceX IPO as it happened

    In this week’s episode of the AJ Bell Money & Markets podcast, Charlene Young and Danni Hewson unpack the latest developments in the Middle East and what they mean for markets, oil prices and your everyday finances. They...

    56 min listen
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  • 11 June 2026

    ChatGPT goes public: what the OpenAI IPO means for investors

    In this week's episode, Tom Sieber and Charlene Young digest the latest market developments from both sides of the Atlantic, with the company behind ChatGPT unveiling IPO plans, GSK unveiling its biggest deal in a decade...

    37 min listen
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  • 5 June 2026

    The £800,000 cost of a decent retirement

    In this week’s episode, Charlene Young is joined by new co-host Sarah Coles alongside Tom Sieber to unpack a busy week across markets, tech and personal finance. With geopolitical tensions continuing to weigh on...

    51 min listen
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  • 29 May 2026

    More turmoil for BP as new chairman is ousted

    Less than a year after joining as BP Chairman Albert Manifold has been removed from the company.

    What does it mean for BP’s turnaround plans is the question that kicks off this episode of the AJ Bell Money and Markets...

    57 min listen
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  • 21 May 2026

    The £131m cost of the M&S cyber attack

    Cyber shocks, political ripples and pop-powered spending – it’s another packed week on the AJ Bell Money & Markets podcast. Charlene Young and Danni Hewson break down the latest inflation and jobs data, before turning to...

    55 min listen
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  • 19 May 2026

    Deep Dive #9: Why everyone should care about investment income

    In this Deep Dive episode, Tom Sieber and Danni Hewson take a closer look at income investing. Experts from AJ Bell and Jupiter Asset Management join the podcast to discuss common dividend mistakes investors make, the...

    75 min listen
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  • 15 May 2026

    The scary link between politics, oil and your bills

    Join Dan Coatsworth and Charlene Young in the latest edition of the AJ Bell Money & Markets podcast. This week, we delve into the impact of politics on financial markets, focusing on UK government bond yields and the...

    71 min listen
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  • 7 May 2026

    Cash ISAs are booming: why savers are piling in

    Geopolitics is back in the driving seat for markets as Middle East tensions shake energy prices, government borrowing costs climb and investors revisit whether ‘quality’ shares are due a comeback. We cover the latest...

    48 min listen
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  • 5 May 2026

    Investment Trust Show: Finding income in unexpected places

    In this episode of the investment trust show, Dan Coatsworth and Hannah Williford explore the trusts offering generous income to investors, the state of US markets and the changes happening to the renewable...

    68 min listen
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  • 1 May 2026

    Cathie Wood: How to invest for 2026

    On this week’s AJ Bell Money & Markets podcast, the Bank of England’s latest rate decision, Big Tech updates from Microsoft, Meta, Amazon and Alphabet, and what the UAE’s exit from OPEC could mean for oil prices as Brent...

    67 min listen
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  • 24 April 2026

    How can we help more people to invest?

    Charlene Young and Dan Coatsworth bring you this week’s episode of the AJ Bell Money and Markets podcast. Rising UK inflation kicks things off and they’ll also discuss the latest market movements as the middle east...

    62 min listen
    Money & Markets podcast
  • 17 April 2026

    Greggs, Domino’s Pizza & Asda: Why they’re pivoting

    Join Dan Coatsworth and Charlene Young on the AJ Bell Money & Markets Show to get smart investing insight, business news and practical takeaways – all in one episode.

    The pair cover a stark IMF warning on the global...

    47 min listen
    Money & Markets podcast
  • 7 April 2026

    Investment Trust Show: Meet two standout performers

    In this special edition of the AJ Bell Money & Markets podcast, Dan Coatsworth and Hannah Williford dive into the big movers and big debates across the investment trust world.

    They consider why Temple Bar continues to...

    62 min listen
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  • 2 April 2026

    Markets surge and everything you need to know about SpaceX

    Charlene Young and Danni Hewson look at how UK and global markets have moved over the past month, and as we mark the first anniversary of Donald Trump's Liberation Day tariff announcement.

    In company news, Danni will...

    61 min listen
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  • 27 March 2026

    Deal or no deal? Conflict drives oil volatility and UK inflation

    Welcome to the latest episode of the AJ Bell Money & Markets podcast with Charlene Young and Tom Sieber. The Iran conflict continues to drive oil price and market swings; we’ll bring you the latest impact on investors...

    43 min listen
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  • 20 March 2026

    Oil shock: the impact on your money, mortgage and next holiday

    Welcome to the latest episode of the AJ Bell Money & Markets podcast with Dan Coatsworth and Charlene Young.

    This week we dive into everything from the surprising new additions to the UK inflation basket (yes… hummus...

    48 min listen
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