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Georgie Frost

This Is Money: Have interest rates peaked - and what happens next?

Georgie Frost
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This is Money

This Is Money: Have interest rates peaked - and what happens next?
Have interest rates peaked? After an inflation spike rudely awoke them from their slumbers, the Bank of England and the US Federal Reserve have shown us that rate hiking can be a difficult habit to break. But 14 consecutive rate rises into an astonishing run from 0.1% to 5.25% for the base rate, the Bank of England suddenly paused six weeks ago. And then, on Thursday, it did it again. On both of those occasions, the Fed had also just done the same thing across the Atlantic. So, are we finally there? When does a pause become a peak? And if we have reached the top of the interest rate cycle, what happens next? Georgie Frost, Helen Crane and Simon Lambert look at the decision to hold rates again and what it means for savers, mortgage borrowers and investors. Plus, what are Andrew Bailey’s Bank of England and Jay Powell’s Fed telling us about their respective economies – and how divergent are the paths of the UK and US? Also on this episode, Crane on the Case digs into a how an entirely explainable and obvious error somehow led to a reader facing more than £8,000 of fines and Transport for London refusing to budge until we stepped in. Plus, some previous high-flying investment trusts are going cheap, so is this the time to invest? Simon takes a look. And finally, what have the Premium Bonds and a pop quiz on number one hits in 2000 and 2008 got to do with each other? Listen to the end if you want to find out why you need to know that the UK number one, in February 2008, was Duffy singing Mercy.

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Adam Cox

The Hypnotist: Leonardo da Vinci Hypnosis - Unlock Your Inner Polymath

Adam Cox
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The Hypnotist

The Hypnotist: Leonardo da Vinci Hypnosis - Unlock Your Inner Polymath
A polymath is someone who can excel in multiple fields, and there's possibly no better example than Leonardo da Vinci — scientist, artist, inventor .. So how can you tap into your potential in order to unlock your inner polymath? Adam Cox discusses using Leonardo as such a role model, but goes on to show how your focus can be diluted across different areas. You need to pick your preferences and choose carefully to deliver achievable, fulfilling and valuable results.

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Adam Cox

Modern Mindset: Rob Nezard on How Brits Can Heat Their Homes Efficiently and Safely This Winter

Adam Cox
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Modern Mindset

Modern Mindset: Rob Nezard on How Brits Can Heat Their Homes Efficiently and Safely This Winter
Adam Cox and Rob Nezard from UK Radiators explore recent research revealing that over two-thirds of Brits are worried about heating their homes in the upcoming winter. They deliberate on the Prime Minister's decision to delay the gas boiler ban, discussing its pros and cons, while addressing the necessary steps before the transition to heat pumps can occur. Additionally, Rob highlights ways to enhance efficiency, reduce heating bills, and advises consumers on avoiding the purchase of unsuitable radiators. https://ukradiators.com/
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Rob Nezard


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Simon Rose

The Financial Outlook for Personal Investors: The consumer sector and investing in Vietnam

Simon Rose
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The Financial Outlook for Personal Investors

The Financial Outlook for Personal Investors: The consumer sector and investing in Vietnam
Neil Shah of Edison Group tells SImon Rose of Edison's study into the consumer sector, which has been affected by the hit to consumer confidence. There's plenty of value in the sector and the report lists companies which have had upgrades but not seen share reactions. The changed environment is exposing those companies which have weak business models. He also highlights Vietnam Holdings, an investment trust which has outperformed the market in that dynamic economy. At some stage, Vietnam will cease to be considered a frontier market and valuations will change as a result. Both reports are on the Edison website.
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Neil Shah


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Simon Rose

The Business of Film: Five Nights at Freddy's, Cat Person & Pain Hustlers

Simon Rose
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The Business Of Film

The Business of Film: Five Nights at Freddy's, Cat Person & Pain Hustlers
James Cameron-Wilson laments a limp box office dominated by video game spinoff Five Nights at Freddy's which took a robust £5.3m. James found it ridiculous and repetitive. He still recommends the Scorsese (#3) and The Creator (#9). On in relatively few cinemas, he's glad he sought out Cat Person, which took just £79,000. A drama about the horrors of dating, he found it funny and intentionally excruciating. He also admires Pain Hustlers on Netflix with Emily Blunt. Although not a true story as such, it is about Big Pharma hoodwinking the public and is highly entertaining.
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James Cameron-Wilson


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Simon Rose

Gadgets & Gizmos: Bunny hops in the garage, haptic gloves & electric car troubles

Simon Rose
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Gadgets and Gizmos

Gadgets & Gizmos: Bunny hops in the garage, haptic gloves & electric car troubles
Steve Caplin discussses the latest tech with Simon Rose. Mountain bikers can practise bunny hops in their garage with the Garage Bunny. Haptic gloves should add realistic touch to the world of immersive VR. A new riot gun won't fire at anyone's head. It's been proven that bad grammar causes real stress. The Guardian has collated some of the worst stories of electric cars going rogue. There's a chair for when you're tired of standing at your standing desk. A beautiful programmable mechanical music box may be a little too pricy. And mice embryos have been grown on the International Space Station.
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Steve Caplin


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Simon Rose

The Bigger Picture: Starmer's Gaza position, the Covid inquiry, the AI summit and a Halloween general election?

Simon Rose
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The Bigger Picture

The Bigger Picture: Starmer's Gaza position, the Covid inquiry, the AI summit and a Halloween general election?
Political commentator Mike Indian looks at the way Gaza has exposed divisions in the UK's political parties and examines Keir Starmer's stance. He discusses the "macho culture" in Number Ten exposed by the Covid inquiry and points to lessons we should draw from it so far. He considers Rishi Sunak's AI summit and what it might lead to. And he speculates whether we might have a Halloween general election next year.
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Mike Indian


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Gavin Oldham

Thought for the Week: What 'Love your enemy' means

Gavin Oldham
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Thought for the Week

Thought for the Week: What 'Love your enemy' means
This week's Thought proposes four key routes towards 'Loving your enemy', including a gradual transition from national to international law. This would mean justice not being constrained by national borders, so we could look forward to a system of international civil law enforcement replacing reliance on military force to resolve criminal outbreaks — it would also help us to resolve the challenges of climate change. Another element is restorative justice: Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu showed the world that such a system can provide a pathway to peace in the most challenging of circumstances. These initiatives, based on an understanding of unconditional love and an equitable sharing of resources, can provide a way forward from our current woes. Background music: 'Everything Has a Beginning' by Joel Cummins. Image source: United Nations

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Georgie Frost

This Is Money: Pension blunders and why a bond spike is worrying investors

Georgie Frost
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This is Money

This Is Money: Pension blunders and why a bond spike is worrying investors
Georgie Frost, Simon Lambert and Tanya Jefferies discuss a new online service coming next Spring for state pension top-ups. Also, Simon looks at what's going on in the Bond market. There's also comment on premium bond values, and the team pick up a cause of local disputes: cameras in the back garden!
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Tanya Jefferies


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Motley Fool Money

Motley Fool Money: Softness Ahead for Ads and Consumer Spend? (27/10)

Motley Fool Money
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Motley Fool Show

Motley Fool Money: Softness Ahead for Ads and Consumer Spend? (27/10)
Big tech is still benefiting from the push into the cloud, but digital advertising might be slowing down a bit. Earnings from the credit card companies help explain why. Emily Flippen and Jason Moser discuss big tech earnings – trends in cloud spend for Amazon, Microsoft, and Alphabet, and what ad market softness might mean for Meta, Visa and Mastercard earnings, and why consumer spend might lighten up a bit in Q4, and Spotify’s fantastic past twelve months and what investors should think now. Then, 19 minutes in, Motley Fool co-Founder and CEO Tom Gardner caught up with Michael Lewis at ONE: NYC about FTX, SBF, and the investing dynamics of Silicon Valley. Finally, 31 minutes in, Jason and Emily break down two stocks on their radar: Masimo and Okta. Stocks discussed: AMZN, META, GOOG, GOOGL, MSFT, V, MA, SPOT, OKTA, MASI. Host - Dylan Lewis; Guests - Jason Moser, Emily Flippen, Tom Gardner, Michael Lewis
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Jason Moser, Emily Flippen, Tom Gardner, Michael Lewis


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