Markets rally after Iran ceasefire – What it means for your money

Markets have rebounded sharply after news of a ceasefire involving Iran – but what does it really mean for investors and household finances? In this week’s AJ Bell Money & Markets, Dan Coatsworth is joined by Danni Hewson to break down the market reaction, what’s driving sentiment, and the key things investors still need to keep in mind. We also cover: Major company news, including an update to car finance compensation claims and disappointing updates from Shell Eye‑opening statistics from the electric vehicle market A proposed takeover of Universal Music – and why it’s more important than it first appears Changes to student loans and what they mean for borrowers Fresh developments in the housing market New rules making it easier to cancel subscriptions The pros and cons of investing at the start versus the end of the tax year Plus, we continue our series highlighting lesser‑known UK companies making a global impact, with Tom Sieber speaking to Craneware CEO Keith Neilson about healthcare innovation in the US. 00:00 – Intro 01:47 – Markets rebound after Iran ceasefire: what happened and why 16:14 – Shell shares fall: what went wrong? 20:00 – Why the car finance scandal has led to one lender being put up for sale 23:39 – Electric vehicle market: the key stats investors should know 26:09 – Universal Music takeover: why this deal matters 30:15 – Student loans update: what borrowers need to know 33:36 – Why the UK housing market is in a slumber 35:28 – Good news for cancelling subscriptions 38:33 – Investing at the start vs end of the tax year 41:05 – UK success story: we talk to the boss of Craneware