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Merryn Talks Money

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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28:53

If You Had to Buy Something Now and Hold It For 18...

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2024/12/17

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 reporting, data and analysis from reporters around the world. Already a subscriber? Connect your account on the Bloomberg channel page in Apple Podcasts to listen ad-free.Sign up to Merryn's

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38:07

Everyone Wants Their Money to Come Home with Russell...

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2024/12/13

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 this podcast ad-free and unlock access to deep reporting, data and analysis from reporters around the world. Already a subscriber? Connect your account on the Bloomberg channel page in Apple Podcasts to

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19:01

Oman Leapfrogs London, Pension Funds and Private...

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2024/12/12

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 offer at bloomberg.com/podcastoffer. You’ll get episodes of this podcast ad-free and unlock access to deep reporting, data and analysis from reporters around the world. Already a subscriber? Connect

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18:38

What are the Financial Benefits of Getting Married ?

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2024/12/11

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 atbloomberg.com/podcastoffer. You’ll get episodes of this podcast ad-free and unlock access to deep reporting, data and analysis from reporters around the world. Already a subscriber? Connect your account on the Bloomberg channel page in

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33:47

Saxo’s 'Outrageous' Forecast Sees Trump Blowing Up...

Merryn Talks Money ·

2024/12/06

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 about the possibility. Saxo Chief Macro Strategist John Hardy joins this week’s Merryn Talks Money to discuss the list, which includes Nvidia ballooning to twice the value of Apple and Donald Trump crushing

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15:00

Euro Chaos, London's Shrinking Exchange, and the Cult...

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2024/12/04

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 offer at bloomberg.com/podcastoffer. You’ll get episodes of this podcast ad-free and unlock access to deep reporting, data and analysis from reporters around the world. Already a subscriber? Connect your

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18:02

How to Navigate the Great Wealth Transfer

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2024/12/03

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 wants to put the money to work. He’s seen financial advice on TikTok suggesting he should put his assets into a global tracker, but Kewin also wants to explore the idea of using an active manager. Webb and

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43:36

Argonaut’s Barry Norris Says Invest in Argentina and...

Merryn Talks Money ·

2024/11/29

“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 Labour tax policies in the UK while pointing to opportunities in the Americas. He suggests good places to invest and shares his thoughts on Bitcoin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:49

The Lights Are Flashing Red for America --And Amber...

Merryn Talks Money ·

2024/11/27

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 the car finance scandal and why it could be worse than we think. Become a Bloomberg.com subscriber using our special intro offer at bloomberg.com/podcastoffer. You’ll get episodes of this podcast ad-free

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14:29

Fallout From the UK Car Financing Commission Scandal

Merryn Talks Money ·

2024/11/26

On this personal finance edition of Merryn Talks Money, host Merryn Somserset Webb is joined by Bloomberg reporters Harry Wilson and Eleanor Thornber to discuss the brewing crisis in Britain’s car finance industry. 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 reporting, data and analysis from reporters around the world. Already a subscriber? Connect your account on the Bloomberg

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1:41

Listen Now: Beak Capitalism from Odd Lots

Merryn Talks Money ·

2024/11/24

In this limited series, Odd Lots explains some of the thorniest issues facing the US economy through the medium of … chicken. Chicken occupies a unique position in the US diet, but issues facing the poultry industry illustrate wider points about the development of the US economy and the decisions being made about how it's structured and who benefits from it. So why has the chicken industry evolved in the way that it has? What’s been driving the price increases in eggs and meat? And what does it all

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45:18

How to Make Britain Prosperous Again with Sam Bowman

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2024/11/22

Sam Bowman, founding editor of the online magazine Works in Progress, now part of payment processing platform Stripe, joins to discuss why he thinks Britain has stagnated and the main problems hindering growth. He also offers what he considers simple solutions for tackling those problems. 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 reporting, data and analysis from reporters

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15:42

The Farmers Are (Rightfully) Angry and UK Inflation...

Merryn Talks Money ·

2024/11/21

In this week's roundup, Merryn and Money Distilled newsletter author John Stepek discuss why UK farmers are angry about inheritance tax and what the latest UK inflation data suggests that the Bank of England's caution is justified.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 reporting, data and analysis from reporters around the world. Already a subscriber? Connect your account on

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28:29

How Does the UK Pension Drawdown Work?

Merryn Talks Money ·

2024/11/19

Hosts Merryn Somerset Webb and John Stepek speak with Bloomberg Opinion columnist Stuart Trow, author of “The Bluffer’s Guide to Economics,” about pension drawdown, which is a way to access your pension income when you retire while leaving the rest invested. Trow tackles how it works and offers suggestions on how best to manage it. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Merryn is getting her own newsletter. Sign up here: https://www.bloomberg.com/account/newsletters/merryn-talks-moneySee omnystudio.com/listener for

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31:17

Why AI-Driven Productivity Is a Decade Away in the UK

Merryn Talks Money ·

2024/11/15

Economist Diane Coyle, currently the Bennett professor of public policy at the University of Cambridge, analyzes artificial intelligence’s potential economic impact—from people’s jobs to their productivity—on this week’s episode of Merryn Talks Money. Merryn is getting her own newsletter. Sign up here: https://www.bloomberg.com/account/newsletters/merryn-talks-moneySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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19:39

Everybody Relax. We're Talking About Crypto.

Merryn Talks Money ·

2024/11/13

In this week's roundup, Merryn and Money Distilled newsletter author John Stepek discuss the latest Bitcoin boom in the wake of Donald J. Trump’s confirmation as President Elect. Is there more room for Bitcoin, Dogecoin, and other cryptocurrencies to rise? What headwinds are in store? And how much Bitcoin do Merryn and John own? SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Merryn is getting her own newsletter. Sign up here: https://www.bloomberg.com/account/newsletters/merryn-talks-moneySee omnystudio.com/listener for

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16:58

Is There a Smarter Way to Pay Your Taxes?

Merryn Talks Money ·

2024/11/12

In this week’s personal finance edition of Merryn Talks Money, hosts Merryn Somerset Webb and John Stepek discuss a listener question about whether setting up a limited liability company is a good strategy to save on taxes in the UK. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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42:34

Why Trump’s Victory Is Musk’s ‘Tech-Bro Coup’

Merryn Talks Money ·

2024/11/08

On this episode of Merryn Talks Money, we discuss what the Republican’s second term means for the US, the UK and the Tesla CEO. Pippa Malmgren, economist, author and former adviser to Republican President George W. Bush and Helen Thomas, founder and chief executive of BlondeMoney join. They also discuss what UK-US relations will look like under Trump, how Britain’s exit from the European Union highlights the importance of the “special relationship” and how investors can profit from likely policy

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13:25

A Dose of Cynicism from John and The Case for...

Merryn Talks Money ·

2024/11/07

In this week's roundup, Merryn and Money Distilled newsletter author John Stepek chat about the unsurprising Bank of England decision to cut the UK's key interest rate to 4.75%. And they discuss the increase in the cost of university fees and once again explain why the student loan system is so broken. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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16:51

DC and DB Pension Schemes: What They Are and How They...

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2024/11/05

In this week’s personal finance edition of Merryn Talks Money, hosts Merryn Somerset Webb and John Stepek discuss a listener question about the difference between UK defined benefit and defined contribution pensions. The listener, Mustafa, said he originally had a defined benefit pension but has since moved over to a defined contribution scheme. He wants more information about each of the pension types and is starting to question the change. Webb and Stepek help him understand the pros and cons of

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