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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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It’s interest-rate week, with central banks around the world making key decisions. Merryn Somerset Webb and John Stepek discuss what rising rates mean for markets, government debt and your money — and why financial repression and currency devaluation... more

Merryn Somerset Webb sits down with Sarah Coles, head of personal finance at AJ Bell, to discuss how gifting surplus income can help reduce your inheritance tax bill ahead of changes to the IHT treatment of pensions in April 2027.

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Merryn Somerset Webb speaks with Ed Conway, economics and data editor at Sky News and author of Trade World, about the vast and often invisible supply chains behind the things we buy. They discuss whether decades of globalisation have made economies ... more

Britain’s bond yields are the highest in the G7, as renewed inflation pressures collide with rising defense costs and a government reluctant to make politically painful spending choices. This week, John Stepek is joined by Bloomberg macro strategist ... more

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Recent Guests

Nick Hopton
British diplomat and former ambassador to Yemen, Qatar, Libya and Iran
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Adrian Wooldridge
Bloomberg Opinion columnist and author
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Robert Wilson
CEO and co-founder of Nelsons; chair of Creative Scotland
Nelsons; Creative Scotland
Episode: Live from Fringe: What Adam Smith Can Teach Investors About AI and Investing
Daniel Doll-Steinberg
Co-founder and partner at EdenBase, an investment firm focusing on Frontier Deep Tech
EdenBase
Episode: What Happens When Quantum Computing Actually Works?
Duncan Lamont
Head of Strategic Research at Schroders
Schroders
Episode: What it Takes to Build a Stagflation-proof Portfolio
Paula Steele
Director at John Lamb Hill Oldridge, financial advisor
John Lamb Hill Oldridge
Episode: What's Eating Away at Inheritance Money Re-Run
Luke Bridgeman
Senior partner and portfolio manager at Hosking Partners
Hosking Partners
Episode: The Capital Cycle Is Turning
Allison Schrager
Bloomberg Opinion columnist and senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute
Bloomberg Opinion; Manhattan Institute
Episode: You Are Unhappy Because You Aren't Taking Enough Risk
Neil Callanan
Bloomberg's private equity/editor covering hedge funds, asset management, and real estate in EMEA
Bloomberg
Episode: Markets Wrap: Trouble Ahead For The AI Money Machine?

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 724 ratings
  • Journalists but they get it!

    Rare to find journalists who actually understand financial markets

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    David 240866
    United Kingdoma month 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 Kingdom2 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
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    MapManDave
    United Kingdom3 months ago

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What it Takes to Build a Stagflation-proof Portfolio
Q: Is the traditional 60-40 portfolio still viable in stagflation?
Yes, but with adjustments: shorten bond duration, selectively tilt toward value and defensive sectors, and recognize that diversification may require looking outside the US and rethinking assumptions about which sectors hedge inflation.
What it Takes to Build a Stagflation-proof Portfolio
Q: What practical steps should investors take to prepare for stagflation?
Focus on a mix that includes shorter-duration bonds, high-quality and value-oriented equities, and broaden diversification beyond the US to reduce currency and regional risks while maintaining exposure to growth areas that can weather inflation.
You Are Unhappy Because You Aren't Taking Enough Risk
Q: Why do you think retirement systems have shifted from defined benefits to defined contribution plans, and what are the implications?
Defined benefit plans offered guaranteed income but proved costly and inflexible, prompting a shift to DC plans that expand coverage but put the onus on individuals to manage income in retirement; the risk is misalignment between assets and lifetime income needs.
You Are Unhappy Because You Aren't Taking Enough Risk
Q: What is the essence of your book and its thesis on risk?
The book argues that our relationship with risk has flipped; we remove risk, which also removes upside and motivation, contributing to collective dissatisfaction, and that meaningful, well-considered risk can drive progress.
You Are Unhappy Because You Aren't Taking Enough Risk
Q: Allison, welcome to Merryn Talks Money.
Nice to be here; the discussion will explore risk, retirement, and how attitudes toward risk shape financial and social outcomes.

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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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