Deep Dive #9: Why Everyone Should Care About Investment Income
In this episode, AJ Bell’s head of financial analysis Dani Hewson explains why income investing matters for both retirees seeking cash flow and long‑term investors looking to boost returns through dividend reinvestment. The discussion covers dividend fundamentals, the power of compounding, the trade‑off between dividend yield and dividend growth, and why companies now blend cash returns via dividends and share buybacks. Guest experts from AJ Bell and Jupiter add perspectives on common dividend pitfalls, income fund structures, Asian income opportunities, and the role of bonds and property in generating steady cash.
The Scary Link Between Politics, Oil and Your Bills
In this episode Dan Coatsworth and Charlene Young dissect how UK gilt yields have spiked to 30‑year highs—5.8%—driven by Middle‑East oil price shocks and political uncertainty after recent local elections and leadership challenges. They explain the ripple effect on mortgage...
Cash ISAs Are Booming: Why Savers Are Piling In
In this episode of the AJ Bell of Money and Markets podcast, Tom Sieber and guest Laura Suter discuss the surge in cash ISAs as savers seek safety amid geopolitical tension, rising UK government borrowing costs, and volatile energy prices....
Cathie Wood: How to Invest for 2026
In this episode, hosts Dan Coatsworth and Danny Hewson dissect a week of market‑shaking news, from the Bank of England’s rate hold and rising inflation forecasts to the fallout of the UAE exiting OPEC and its impact on oil prices....
Greggs, Domino’s Pizza & Asda: Why They’re Pivoting
In this episode Dan Coatsworth and Charlene Young discuss the latest market dynamics amid the Middle East conflict, highlighting a modest risk appetite as oil dips below $100 per barrel and fund managers remain cautiously bullish despite a bearish sentiment...
Deep Dive #8: Making Your Pension Last and Navigating Inheritance Tax Changes
In this deep‑dive episode, AJ Bell’s Tom Sieber and policy director Tom Selby explore how retirees can make their pension pots last, focusing on the shift from guaranteed annuities to flexible drawdown and the strategic use of both options. They discuss...
Investment Trust Show: Meet Two Standout Performers
In this bonus episode of the AJ Bell Money and Markets podcast, hosts Dan Coatsworth and Hannah Williford review recent investment‑trust performance, highlighting Temple Bar Investment Trust’s 45% total‑return and strong dividend growth, while noting the challenges faced by JP Morgan Global Growth...
Markets Surge and Everything You Need to Know About SpaceX
In this episode of the AJ Bell Money and Markets podcast, Charlene Young and Dani Hewson review a volatile week in global markets, noting a rally driven by optimism over a potential de‑escalation of the Iran conflict and lower oil...
Deal or No Deal? Conflict Drives Oil Volatility and UK Inflation
In this episode, Charlene Young and Tom Sieber dissect how the ongoing Iran conflict is fueling oil price volatility and feeding into UK inflation pressures, while also reviewing the latest UK CPI data and government energy support plans. They highlight...
How ISA Millionaires Are Investing Their Money
In this episode of the AJ Bell Money and Markets podcast, Charlene Young and guests discuss recent market turbulence driven by Middle East conflict and volatile oil prices, as well as sector updates on UK house builders like Persimmon and...
Tariffs Fail to Knock Markets and Meta Strikes $60bn AI Chip Deal with AMD
The episode examines the fallout from recent US tariff moves, noting that despite uncertainty and mixed corporate news—such as Aston Martin’s job cuts—the FTSE 100 remains near record highs. It highlights the AI arms race, focusing on AMD’s $60 billion chip...
The British Stock Riding the SpaceX Boom
The episode examines why the UK stock market is outpacing the US in 2026, highlighting insider trades at Raspberry Pi and M&S, and a surprising AI prospect in a Japanese toilet firm. Charlene Young warns listeners about fake celebrity investment ads...