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Money & Markets

Breaking up the tech giants, the rise of challenger banks, 40 year mortgages and how the new tax year will affect your finances

27 min listen

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Breaking up the tech giants, the rise of challenger banks, 40 year mortgages and how the new tax year will affect your finances

We explain why Amazon, Google and Facebook are in the firing line, discover whether challenger banks have been a success or not, learn why banks are extending mortgage lengths and find out about the main changes to taxes, pensions and more in the new tax year. Shares’ Editor Daniel Coatsworth and AJ Bell’s Personal Finance Analyst Laura Suter are joined this week by Shares’ Senior Reporter Ian Conway.

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15 November 2024
Budget business backlash, interest rate cut fallout and ETFs inflows and Bitcoin both breaking records
On this week’s episode, Charlene Young and Laith Khalaf talk you through the impact on business of rising National Insurance and minimum wage bills. Plus, labour market data for the period to September showed us the...

58 min listen

Money & Markets
8 November 2024
Trump, Tariffs, Budgets and Biscoff – what the big events mean for savers and investors
On this week’s episode of the AJ Bell Money & Markets podcast, Danni Hewson and Charlene Young assess the market reaction to Donald Trump winning the US presidential election and heading back to the White House.

There...

67 min listen

Money & Markets
4 November 2024
Investment Trust Show #9: The China recovery, Scottish Mortgage underperformance, and the lowdown on VCTs
This month’s bonus podcast from the AJ Bell Money & Markets team on investment trusts explores the underperformance at the UK’s biggest investment Trust, Scottish Mortgage, and looks at why investors are becoming less...

53 min listen

Money & Markets
30 October 2024
Budget reaction: what the announcement means for pensions, savings, investments and personal finances
The AJ Bell Money & Markets podcast team react to Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Budget, explaining how the new rules affect consumers and businesses.

There was a lot of speculation about big changes to the tax system so...

22 min listen

Money & Markets
25 October 2024
The good, bad and ugly of earnings season plus what to consider ahead of the US elections
On this episode of the AJ Bell money and markets podcast Danni Hewson is joined by Shares Magazine editor Tom Sieber to pick through the most interesting points of this earnings season so far. From the re-jig of the menu...

44 min listen

Money & Markets
18 October 2024
Why UK inflation is in good news territory and the future for weight-loss drug companies
On this week’s AJ Bell Money & Markets podcast, Danni Hewson and Charlene Young assess the market reaction to a large fall in UK inflation which has raised expectations that the Bank of England might cut rates twice...

60 min listen

Money & Markets
11 October 2024
Google’s break-up threat and why US markets have performed badly for UK investors
On this week’s episode of the AJ Bell Money & Markets podcast Danni Hewson and Laith Khalaf discuss if Google could really be broken up. It’s something the US government has asked a court to consider over concerns over...

55 min listen

Money & Markets
7 October 2024
Investment Trust Show #8: Investing in private equity, finding income and exploring Baillie Gifford’s Monks trust
This month’s bonus podcast from the AJ Bell Money & Markets team on investment trusts explores two different ways to add a flavour of private equity to ISAs and pensions.

We talk to Oakley Capital Investments’ Steven...

54 min listen

Money & Markets
4 October 2024
The fight against scams, investing in Wetherspoons, and money still flooding into Cash ISAs
This week’s episode of the AJ Bell Money & Markets podcast discusses scams and how banks and big tech companies are working together to protect consumers and stop people losing money.

Dan Coatsworth chats about the...

56 min listen

Money & Markets
27 September 2024
China leads share rally, tax traps for high earning parents and £1.4 billion in unclaimed child trust funds
On this week’s episode of the AJ Bell Money & Markets podcast: Dan Coatsworth looks at the market reaction to China’s stimulus package to boost growth and a six-times earnings mortgage announcement from Nationwide.

Char...

54 min listen

Money & Markets
19 September 2024
Why US interest rate cuts matter around the world, big warning for cash savers, and the outlook for Rolls-Royce and Primark
On this week’s episode of the AJ Bell Money & Markets podcast: interest rates have dominated the news agenda so Danni Hewson unpacks what the big rate cuts in the US mean for investors around the world.

Changes to rates...

46 min listen

Money & Markets
13 September 2024
State pension changes, potential capital gains tax shake-up and how Apple’s shares move before and after iPhone launches
This week’s AJ Bell Money & Markets podcast debates big news for people in retirement. Charlene Young reveals by how much the state pension will rise and who is eligible for the full uplift.

Dan Coatsworth chats about...

49 min listen

Money & Markets
6 September 2024
Market wobbles, Nvidia concerns, Nick Train on Rightmove’s takeover interest, and your pension questions answered
The AJ Bell Money & Markets podcast is back with a bumper episode looking at the market wobbles at the beginning of August and September amid fears about the strength of the US economy and a slowing of Nvidia’s AI growth...

44 min listen

Money & Markets
2 September 2024
Investment Trust show #7: The big charges debate, F&C on the summer market slump, and why investors are paying a premium for 3i Group
Lots of investors are increasingly turning to cheap tracker funds which means the pressure is on investment trusts to not only outperform the market and prove their worth, but also make their charges more competitive...

61 min listen

Money & Markets
26 July 2024
Magnificent Seven disappointment rattles markets, sub-4% mortgages return and a new direction for Reckitt
On this episode of the AJ Bell Money & Markets podcast, Danni Hewson and Charlene Young dig into the market meltdown that followed disappointing results from ‘Magnificent Seven’ club members Tesla and Alphabet.

They...

56 min listen

Money & Markets
18 July 2024
Investing in gold, tech sector sell-off, and a fund manager’s take on housebuilders, EasyJet and ITV
With gold have just hit a new record high, don’t miss this week’s episode of the AJ Bell Money & Markets podcast where Dan Coatsworth talks to Rob Crayfourd from the Golden Prospect Precious Metals Fund. The pair discuss...

37 min listen

Money & Markets
12 July 2024
Barclays spending data, housebuilder updates, US Q2 results preview, and why PageGroup’s profits warning matters
In this episode of the AJ Bell Money and Markets podcast, Laura Suter and Tom Sieber dive into the latest consumer spending trends from Barclays, revealing how economic pressures are shaping our financial habits, and...

41 min listen

Money & Markets
5 July 2024
UK stocks soar on election landslide, Fed comments excite markets again, Nike’s big stumble
On this week’s episode of the AJ Bell Money & Markets podcast Dan Coatsworth and Laura Suter assess the market reaction to a Labour landslide.

Charlene Young and Danni Hewson discuss how the Fed comments and new...

51 min listen

Money & Markets
1 July 2024
Investment Trust show #6: Tech sector, activist investors and the outlook for property
This month’s bonus podcast on investment trusts dives into the world of technology. Steve Frazer chats with Mike Seidenberg from Allianz Technology Trust about the latest trends in the space, the hype around AI including...

47 min listen

Money & Markets
28 June 2024
A-Z of pensions, Nvidia and big tech’s rollercoaster week, Shein IPO and investing in Asia
This week’s AJ Bell Money & Markets podcast goes big on pensions. Charlene Young, Tom Selby and Laith Khalaf discuss some of the key issues you need to understand, whatever age you are.

Dan Coatsworth and Danni Hewson...

50 min listen

Money & Markets
20 June 2024
Inflation hits target, Nvidia’s market surge, political promises unveiled, and making UK markets more attractive
In the latest AJ Bell Money and Markets podcast, Dan and Laura begin with the UK inflation rate reaching the Bank of England's 2% target, exploring its implications for interest rates. They also discuss Nvidia's...

51 min listen

Money & Markets
13 June 2024
What the election manifestos mean for your money, Apple Intelligence and Raspberry Pi’s IPO pop
On this episode of the AJ Bell Money & Markets podcast, Danni Hewson and Tom Selby dig through the general election manifestos and assess what the measures might mean for your money.

From further cuts to National...

43 min listen

Money & Markets
6 June 2024
Deferring the state pension, retail sector recovery and the art of investing in smaller companies
Have you ever thought about delaying the point at which you start collecting the state pension? If so, don’t miss this episode of the AJ Bell Money & Markets podcast as Rachel Vahey chats about the pros and cons of going...

60 min listen

Money & Markets
2 June 2024
Investment Trust show #5: Why certain investment trusts trade at a discount, City of London deep dive and trusts versus funds
In this episode of the AJ Bell Investment Trust show, Dan Coatsworth talks to Emma Bird from Winterflood about why certain investment trusts trade below their value of their assets.

Martin Gamble and Ian Conway conduct...

41 min listen

Money & Markets
30 May 2024
Royal Mail deal completes first hurdle, global markets pull back and why state pensions are back in the news
Dan Coatsworth and Charlene Young bring you this week’s episode of the AJ Bell Money & Markets podcast. We’re covering the latest takeover news, ask whether the pressure is piling on Nick Train at the Finsbury Growth and...

48 min listen

Money & Markets

Money & Markets

Breaking up the tech giants, the rise of challenger banks, 40 year mortgages and how the new tax year will affect your finances

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