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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 ev... more

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Adam Rozencwajg, portfolio manager at natural resources firm Goehring and Rozencwajg, joins Merryn Somerset Webb to explain why he thinks the commodity bull market may still be in its early stages. They discuss why gold could fall before reaching new... more

Are European bond markets signaling disaster? This week, John Stepek and Bloomberg's David Goodman explore how the rising gap between bond yields in France and Germany mirrors the eurozone debt crisis, why governments are struggling to deal with the ... more

John Stepek, senior reporter and author of the Money Distilled newsletter, is joined by Anthony Emmerson, director at London-based mortgage broker Trinity Financial to discuss rising mortgage rates and borrowers facing a jump in repayments, they expl... more

Merryn Somerset Webb speaks with Alex Edmans, author of The Madness of Markets: Why Smart Investors Make Crazy Decisions – And How to Exploit Them, about why even sophisticated investors struggle to overcome the psychological biases that shape their ... more

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Recent Guests

Alex Edmans
Professor of Finance at London Business School, author
London Business School
Episode: How to Outsmart Your Investing Instincts
Stephen Yiu
Chief Investment Officer of the Blue Whale Growth Fund
Blue Whale Growth Fund
Episode: The Stocks That Could Survive an AI Bust
Aneisha Beveridge
Head of Research at Hamptons International
Hamptons International
Episode: Is Buy-to-Let Still a Good Investment?
Daniel Susskind
Economist and author of What Should My Children Do? How to Flourish in an Age of AI
Gresham College / King's College London / Oxford University / Stanford Digital Economy Lab
Episode: What Career Should You Choose in the AI Age?
Sarah Coles
Head of Personal Finance at AJ Bell
AJ Bell
Episode: How to Turn Income Into an Inheritance Tax Break
Nick Hopton
British diplomat and former ambassador to Yemen, Qatar, Libya and Iran
British Government/Diplomacy
Episode: Live From Fringe: What Adam Smith Can Teach Us About Debt and Power
Adrian Wooldridge
Bloomberg Opinion columnist and author
Bloomberg
Episode: Live From Fringe: What Adam Smith Can Teach Us About Debt and Power
Russell Napier
Financial historian and keeper of the Library of Mistakes
Independent/Author
Episode: Live From Fringe: What Adam Smith Would Say of Bond Market Turmoil
Richard Wilson
CEO of Interactive Investor
Interactive Investor
Episode: Live From Fringe: What Adam Smith Would Say of Bond Market Turmoil

Hosts

Merryn Somerset Webb
Host with Bloomberg senior columnist profile; frequently introduces guests and guides discussion
John Stepek
Co-host, senior reporter; hosts episode segments and contributes market perspectives

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 730 ratings
  • Journalists but they get it!

    Rare to find journalists who actually understand financial markets

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    David 240866
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Wrong !!

    Let’s get the political mood back on track

    Burnham as anointed a bunch of pro Israel supporters what does that mean he has told us he is no humanitarian he also not truthful and is aligned to lies of begonia from two corrupt countries who stated these wars

    Do you really believe barnham is the second coming no he is not he will crash the economy as he gets trapped in a forever war made by USA and Israel

    It’s disgraceful just like plantar corruption

    I’m fed up by the lies

    Don’t blame west Asi... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lovealways#
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Poor episode on 'Manchesterism'

    Really disappointed by the episode on 'Manchesterism' when the guest by his own admission didn't know much about Manchester's economy. Worse, neither did Merryn or John, which begs the question why bother with the episode? What could have been an interesting episode examining how Manchester has transformed its economy over the past 35 years, boosted its population, and built its transport infrastructure whilst taking a pro-business approach ended up merely concluding that Burnham simply wants to... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Ian Marsden
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Lack of balance

    I enjoy listening to most interviews, especially ones that have a strict finance focus and provide contrarian views on how to approach investing. The first time home buyer series was also extremely informative. However, as the flagship UK offering from Bloomberg, it would be great if Merryn and John could offer a bit more balance beyond their current anti government rhetoric and right wing views. Maybe it would be beneficial to have guests with alternative views to counter their arguments and of... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    1096OTO
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Separate business from politics

    A decent show, generally informative and enjoyable but I find the inability of the hosts to separate their personal politics from the reality of markets means they are relatively frequently incorrect on a whole host of issues.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    MapManDave
    United Kingdom4 months ago

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Is Buy-to-Let Still a Good Investment?
Q: How have tax and regulatory changes affected profitability?
Key changes, including the 3% stamp duty surcharge on second homes and the reduction of mortgage interest tax relief to a 20% credit, pushed many landlords to restructure into limited companies and seek higher yields to maintain profitability.
Is Buy-to-Let Still a Good Investment?
Q: What has driven the long-term returns for buy-to-let over 30 years?
Across three decades, roughly two-thirds of total returns have come from rental income rather than capital gains, with capital growth dominating only in the earlier years.
Is Buy-to-Let Still a Good Investment?
Q: When did buy-to-let begin and why was it so influential?
It began in 1996 with the launch of the first buy-to-let mortgage, which allowed a broader set of investors to leverage property via debt and rely on rental income for affordability, driving rapid growth in the sector.
What to Do If Your Mortgage Rate Jumps
Q: What potential impact could the new Help to Buy policy have on first-time buyers and the broader market?
It could help some buyers access a stake in the market, but effectiveness depends on product design, price levels, and the balance between incentives and risk of negative equity, especially for new builds.
What to Do If Your Mortgage Rate Jumps
Q: How should listeners approach the choice between fixed and tracker rates given current conditions?
Trackers may look cheaper initially but require risk tolerance for potential further BoE rate rises; fixed rates offer more certainty, but you need to assess your income multiples and stress-test your capacity.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Merryn Talks Money

What is Merryn Talks Money about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show combines practical investing discourse with high-level macro context, featuring conversations with fund managers, strategists, Bloomberg experts, and other financial thinkers. Episodes frequently center on capital markets, asset allocation, AI-driven demand, macro themes, and private markets, often weaving in real-world case studies (semiconductors, energy, real estate) and governance or policy angles. A notable strength is the relaxed, conversational tone that still yields rigorous analysis, making complex topics accessible while delivering actionable takeaways for savers and investors. The format's mix of guest expertise and host dynamics tends to appeal to financially literate listeners who want nuanced, multi-perspective market... more

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4. Daniel Susskind
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7. Adrian Wooldridge
8. Russell Napier

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