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Sarah Lowther

First post-Brexit house price dip

Sarah Lowther
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First post-Brexit house price dip
House prices have dropped slightly in January according to Halifax's house price survey - the first dip since Brexit. For more on the story and its economic impact Martin Ellis, Halifax housing economist, joined Share Radio's Sarah Lowther.
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Martin Ellis


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Sarah Lowther

Could the UK see biggest growth in G7 economies?

Sarah Lowther
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Share Radio Afternoon

Could the UK see biggest growth in G7 economies?
Brexit Britain could see the strongest growth rate among G7 nations according to a PwC report - but that's not without a little pain first. And is 'Frexit' - a French exit from the EU - likely? Tom Stevenson, Investment Director at Fidelity, joined Share Radio's Sarah Lowther to talk through the big economic stories of the day.
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Tom Stevenson


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Ed Bowsher

Brexit already biting for 58 percent of major companies and Trump's currency criticisms

Ed Bowsher
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Brexit already biting for 58 percent of major companies and Trump's currency criticisms
There's some gloomy news on Brexit with 58 percent of larger companies saying it's already having a negative impact on their business - that's according to Ipsos Mori. And the pound's drop is pushing up company costs, according to the British Chambers of Commerce. While in the US, is Trump right on currency policy? For these stories and more, Jeremy Stretch, Head of G10 FX Strategy at Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, joined Share Radio's senior analyst Ed Bowsher.
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Jeremy Stretch


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Georgie Frost

This is Money: Good news or bad news?

Georgie Frost
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This is Money

This is Money: Good news or bad news?
Welcome to the This is Money and Share Radio podcast, brought to you in partnership with NS&I. It’s been another Super Thursday for the Bank of England as Mark Carney announced upgraded growth forecasts whilst still clinging doggedly to a rock bottom base rate. So good news or bad news? Despite the Governor’s optimism some are warning of a general slowdown to come which will hit the poorest households hardest, particularly given the lack of people able to save at the moment. Georgie Frost is joined by Editor Simon Lambert and Consumer Affairs Editor Lee Boyce to consider some of new alternative investments available from mini-bonds to a new high street peer to peer lender. Plus we find out where money’s really made with a look inside the Royal Mint. This is Money is presented by Georgie Frost in partnership with NS&I.
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Simon Lambert, Lee Boyce


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Ed Bowsher

Has Trump's election really been "positive" for UK markets?

Ed Bowsher
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Has Trump's election really been "positive" for UK markets?
Jamie McGeever, Chief Markets Correspondent for Europe at Reuters joined Share Radio's Ed Bowsher to cover the big economic news of the day including the fall in number of new homes built in London, Bank of England's Ben Broadbent stance that Trump's elections is "positive" for the UK, the growth in the UK's dominant service sector slowing more than expected last month. They talked about Trump's plan to undo the Dodd Frank law and the gold price hitting a fourth year high. Finally, a quick reaction to US non-farm payroll.
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Jamie Mcgeever


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Juliette Foster

What does the Year of the Rooster mean for 2017’s business landscape?

Juliette Foster
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Share Radio Breakfast

What does the Year of the Rooster mean for 2017’s business landscape?
The Year of the Rooster is upon us, but what does this mean for investment strategies, the markets and industries? Sarah McAllister, Founder of Feng Shui Agency, joined Juliette Foster on Share Radio Breakfast to give her insights on the significance of the Year of the Rooster, and what it means for the business landscape in 2017.
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Sarah McAllister


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Ed Bowsher

BoE growth predictions rise but is it time for Carney's victory lap?

Ed Bowsher
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BoE growth predictions rise but is it time for Carney's victory lap?
The Bank of England has raised its forecast of economic growth to 2% this year, up from the previous forecast of 1.4%, with an increase from 1.5% to 1.6% for next year. The base rate is unchanged at 0.25% and the bank's quantitative easing or money-printing programme will also continue as planned. The Bank's announcement has triggered a 0.8% fall in the pound at $1.26. Chris Beauchamp, chief market analyst at IG, joined Share Radio's Ed Bowsher to cover the big economic news of the day, including the government White Paper, Reckitt Benckiser's deal and more.
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Chris Beauchamp


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Juliette Foster

Cebr's Vicky Pryce on what to expect from the BoE interested rate decision

Juliette Foster
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Share Radio Breakfast

Cebr's Vicky Pryce on what to expect from the BoE interested rate decision
Will solid data be enough for the Bank of England to raise interest rates later? The Bank is expected to keep rates at 0.25 percent, as the economy defied the uncertainty that followed the Brexit vote. BOE Governor Mark Carney will announce his decision at mid-day. Share Radio's James Brydges spoke to Vicky Pryce, from the Centre for Economics and Business Research, who explained why she believes that rates will be left where they are.
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James Brydges, Vicky Pryce


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Ed Bowsher

Growth in Europe despite Brexit pain

Ed Bowsher
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Growth in Europe despite Brexit pain
Investors are already feeling Brexit's impact but this hasn't dampened growth prospects. Consultancy EY found more than half of global investors want to grow their presence in Europe despite uncertainty. Andy Baldwin, EY area managing partner for Europe, Middle East, India and Africa, explained more with Share Radio's Peta Fuller.
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Andy Baldwin


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Ed Bowsher

Company news: Apple's profits, TalkTalk CEO moves, Wizz Air results and dividends from gold miner Centamin

Ed Bowsher
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Company news: Apple's profits, TalkTalk CEO moves, Wizz Air results and dividends from gold miner Centamin
Despite positive figures, why are profits not going up at Apple? Plus management shuffles at the top for TalkTalk, Wizz Air profits double but share price still falls, and gold miner Centamin gets generous with dividends. For analysis on this and more, Financial Orbit's Chris Bailey joined Share Radio’s senior analyst Ed Bowsher.
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Chris Bailey


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