UK IPOs Have Dried Up, US Tech Booms, and Japan’s Surprise Rally
In this week's markets round up, hosts Merryn Somerset Webb and John Stepek discuss the news that London has slipped out of the world’s top 20 initial public offering markets as the third quarter ends...
3 Loka 202516min
What Labour’s Tax Talk Really Means for Your Money
This week, host Merryn Somerset Webb and senior reporter John Stepek examine the policy signals coming out of the Labour Party conference—and what they could mean for your finances. They break down wh...
1 Loka 202513min
Could a Fiscal Crisis Bring Down the Government?
Roger Lee, head of equity strategy at Cavendish, joins Merryn Somerset Webb to explain why he thinks the UK’s worsening public finances could morph from “slowly, then suddenly” into a fiscal event, an...
29 Syys 202544min
Introducing IVF Disrupted: The Kindbody Story
Kindbody, one of the largest fertility companies in the US, sought to disrupt egg freezing and IVF by combining spa vibes with Silicon Valley efficiency. The startup raised millions, opened dozens of ...
28 Syys 20251min
Burnham’s Bond Gamble, Gavekal’s Turkish Play, and Gold’s Crowded Hedge
In this week’s Markets Wrap, hosts Merryn Somerset Webb and John Stepek weigh Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham’s bond-market remarks against fiscal reality, unpack financial services group Gaveka...
26 Syys 202514min
Your Money Questions Answered: Pensions, Taxes and the UK’s Debt Outlook
In lieu of a personal finance episode this week, Merryn Somerset Webb and John Stepek host a mailbag session answering listener questions on pensions, taxation, absolute return funds, and the risks ar...
24 Syys 202526min
What to Buy Now as The US Loses Its Edge
Is US exceptionalism over? Pictet Asset Management's Chief Strategist Luca Paolini joins host Merryn Somerset Webb to explain why the world is entering an “age of convergence.” They cover why America’...
22 Syys 202536min
UK Jobs Squeeze, AI Disruption, and Diverging Rate Cuts
In this week's market wrap, Merryn Somerset Webb and John Stepek unpack Next’s half-year report to reveal what falling vacancies, rising applications, and higher labor costs say about jobs, productivi...
19 Syys 202512min
