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- 3 days ago57 min
AI Could Destroy Humanity... Should Investors Be Worried?
This week on the AJ Bell Money & Markets podcast, Dan Coatsworth and Sarah Coles discuss the growing debate around artificial intelligence, including warnings from industry leaders that AI could pose serious risks to humanity, and what that means for investors. Tech journalist Will Guyatt joins the show to talk about using AI to find investing information. Dan and Sarah explore rising inflation, soaring oil prices, bond market volatility, and the outlook for interest rates. Plus, they look at the latest state pension increase forecasts, new ISA savings data, and the persistent gender pension gap. Elsewhere, listeners share their approaches to saving for university costs, and Sarah explains why divorce enquiries often spike after the summer holidays, and the financial steps people can take to protect themselves. Timestamps: [00:09] Introduction and what's coming up [01:48] AI warnings: Could AI become a threat to humanity? [07:54] Can AI help investors? Interview with tech journalist Will Guyatt [22:11] Markets update: Oil prices, bond sell-off and inflation concerns [23:58] UK inflation rises to 3.1%: What's driving prices higher? [27:38] Listener insights: Saving and investing for university costs [39:48] Why divorce enquiries spike after the summer holidays [44:49] State pension forecast: Triple lock points to a 3.9% increase [48:47] ISA data: More people investing for the long term [51:46] Gender pension gap: Why women retire with significantly less pension wealth [54:01] Practical ways to boost pension savings during career breaks and part-time work [55:58] Closing thoughts and preview of next week's episode
- 6 days ago56 min
Deep Dive #11 Your big pensions questions answered
In this special episode of the Deep Dive podcast, Tom is joined by AJ Bell’s head of public policy Rachel Vahey and head of technical Charlene Young to answer listeners’ most pressing pension questions. They discuss why it can pay to start saving even when retirement feels distant, how tax relief works for higher earners, what inheritance tax changes could mean for SIPPs, and whether ISAs can offer extra flexibility. The episode also covers pension access age changes, state pension entitlement, pensions dashboards, retirement living standards and why age 75 matters for retirement planning. 01:05 – Is it worth paying into a pension when retirement feels a long way off? 04:18 – Salary sacrifice and making pension contributions work harder 08:14 – SIPPs, ISAs and planning ahead for inheritance tax changes from 2027 12:33 – Taking tax-free cash gradually and using Stocks and Shares ISAs 15:14 – Pension access age: what happens if you take money at 55 before April 2028? 20:25 – Why 35 years of National Insurance does not always guarantee the full new state pension 27:50 – Pension tax relief for additional-rate taxpayers: what is automatic and what must be claimed? 33:14 – Pensions dashboards: what they are, when they might arrive and what savers could see 41:03 – Retirement living standards and how much people may need in later life 43:12 – Why age 75 matters for pensions and tax planning 48:01 – The pension questions Rachel and Charlene think more people should ask
- 1 weeks ago1h 4m
Oil Hits $100: What it means for your money
Oil is back above $100 a barrel. What does that mean for inflation, interest rates, stock markets and your finances? Danni Hewson and Dan Coatsworth discuss the market impact of rising oil prices and what central banks might do next. Commodities expert Adam Rozencwajg explains how Middle East tensions are affecting global oil supplies, where investment opportunities lie, and what the oil industry might do next. Also in this episode: John Healey's first major speech as Chancellor, rising mortgage rates, falling house prices, job cuts at Jaguar Land Rover, saving for university costs, and a simple guide to valuing shares. [02:40] Oil tops $100: what's next? [07:12] Inflation and interest rates in focus [15:03] Expert talks oil supply issues [28:35] The UK government’s new growth pitch [32:05] Job losses at big car companies [37:51] UK government borrowing costs surge [40:29] Housing market turns lower [43:23] How the Bank of Mum and Dad are preparing for university bills [50:45] Simple guide to valuing shares
- 2 weeks ago39 min
Bond yield warning signs and Nvidia’s $100 billion forecast
In this episode of the AJ Bell Money and Markets podcast, Charlene Young and Tom Sieber return from the summer break to discuss why government bond yields are rising again and what that means for stock markets and investors. Hannah Williford speaks to Rob Perrone from Orbis Investments for a deeper look at the recent bond market moves, while Tom examines Nvidia’s latest earnings, whether AI demand can keep justifying its valuation, BP’s new chair and Shein’s difficult Hong Kong stock market debut. Charlene looks at signs of weakness in the UK housing market, including house price and mortgage approvals data. She also explores record capital gains tax receipts and why some pension savers may not be getting all the tax relief they are owed.
- Jul 31, 20261h 7m
Is the AI bubble a re-run of the dotcom boom and bust?
In this episode of the AJ Bell Money and Markets podcast, Danni Hewson rounds up the week’s market news, including updates on Tesla and Alphabet, and Martin Gamble asks Russ Mould whether we should be worried that the AI bubble is set to follow the path of the dotcom boom and bust. Charlene Young and Sarah Coles examine the growing political debate around social care reform and the options for paying for care. They discuss AJ Bell’s campaign for a Pensions Tax Lock to protect against the dangers of Budget speculation. They also delve into new data, including details of the gender tax gap, the latest twist in the dash for Cash ISAs, how holidays dominate our savings priorities, and an unexpected new shopping trend. [00:00] Bank of England interest rates decision [01:18] Intro [02:42] Tesla results [04:39] Alphabet Update [07:14] Market jitters [08:07] News on SK Hynix and CXMT [09:15] Apple valuation [12:36] World Cup boost for Unilever and Coca Cola [18:01] Interview: the AI bubble vs the dotcom boom and bust [41:51] Social care reform and planning for care costs [46:27] Call for a Pension Tax Lock to protect against Budget speculation [51:55] The narrowing of the gender tax gap [56:58] Bank of England savings figures [59:37] Holiday savings habits and financial priorities [01:03:09] Feta fatigue and reverse comfort eating
- Jul 24, 20261h 9m
Retired? Here’s whether to spend your ISA or pension first
On this week’s episode of the AJ Bell Money & Markets podcast, Danni Hewson and Dan Coatsworth assess how Andy Burnham’s first few days as UK Prime Minister have been received by markets. They consider what the appointment of John Healey as Chancellor means for defence spending, and the row about how a VAT cut on domestic energy bills will be paid for. There’s been some good news on inflation for the new government but it’s likely to be short lived, and there’s pressure to cut employers’ National Insurance for under 25s. Rachel Vahey tackles the popular question: once you retire, do you dip into your ISA or pension first? Danni and Dan discuss why is Primark cutting prices ahead of being spun out of its parent company. James Flintoft, AJ Bell’s head of investment solutions, joins Dan to discuss the broader state of markets as the oil price climbs back above $90 dollars a barrel. Timestamps: Market reaction to Andy Burnham’s first few days as PM [02:16] Will the new Chancellor prioritise defence spending? [08:26} Lots of speculation about this year’s Budget [15:37] The latest on inflation [19:24] Rachel on dipping into an ISA or pension first [28:59] Why Primark is slashing prices [45:35] Takeovers galore [52:35] James talks to Dan about markets, oil prices and more [55:50]
- Jul 17, 202650 min
Tolls to Trade: Trump flips on 20% toll tax
This week on the AJ Bell Money & Markets podcast, Charlene Young and Danni Hewson unpack the latest developments in global markets, from oil price volatility and the Strait of Hormuz to US inflation, bank earnings and what it all means for interest rates. They also assess Rachel Reeves' latest Mansion House speech and the outlook for UK economic growth. Tom Sieber joins the show for a busy week of company news, with easyJet, Marks & Spencer, TikTok Shop, IBM, Barratt Redrow, PageGroup, Hays all making headlines. Plus, Charlene explores the fastest fall in mortgage rates for almost two years, reveals what the latest HMRC figures tell us about Britain's growing tax burden, and looks at where holidaymakers will get the most value from their spending money this summer. Topics covered [00:08] Introduction & market roundup [02:09] Strait of Hormuz, oil prices and global trade [10:41] US inflation, bank earnings and interest rates [13:41] Rachel Reeves' Mansion House speech [15:50] easyJet update [17:23] Marks & Spencer and TikTok Shop [23:14] Buy Now, Pay Later regulation changes [25:26] Shares magazine highlights with Tom Sieber [27:33] IBM results and tech spending trends [30:07] PayPal takeover approach [32:28] Barratt Redrow update and shareholder returns [35:23] Recruitment sector outlook: PageGroup & Hays [38:01] Paramount-Warner Bros deal challenges [40:10] Mortgage rates fall sharply [42:00] HMRC tax data and fiscal drag [46:43] Holiday spending money: where the pound goes furthest
- Jul 10, 202653 min
Premium Bonds odds are stacked against you
Have you ever held Premium Bonds for years without winning a prize? You're not alone. In this week’s AJ Bell Money & Markets podcast, Dan Coatsworth and Charlene Young reveal fascinating insights into Premium Bonds and explain what millions of holders who have never won a prize could have earned elsewhere. They discuss the eye-watering increase in probate costs, a report branding student loans as ‘mis-sold’, and what Terry Smith’s latest shareholder letter could mean for investors in the Fundsmith Equity Fund. In the markets section, we cover Sky’s move for parts of ITV, the latest twist in EasyJet’s takeover story, and some intriguing developments at SpaceX. Dan also discusses the market sell-off as Donald Trump says the US/Iran peace deal is over. Finally, AJ Bell investment experts Ryan Hughes and James Flintoft join Hannah Williford for a lively debate on artificial intelligence, its investment potential, and whether the hype is justified. 0:00 Introduction 2:05 Premium Bonds: what millions of savers may be missing 5:19 Probate costs set for a dramatic rise 12:06 Student loans branded 'mis-sold' 18:11 Is Terry Smith reinventing Fundsmith Equity fund? 24:39 World Cup fever and the UK economy 26:34 Sky buys parts of ITV 30:06 EasyJet takeover speculation 31:59 Market sell-off as peace deal falls apart 33:45 This is what brokers are saying about SpaceX 36:20 AI investing debate
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