Jul 9

Why we're still obsessed with the mushroom case

Even though the verdict has been handed down, thousands of articles and podcasts are still talking about the mushroom case. Jez and Bev chat about the photos, the memes and why we're obsessed with women who kill. Elon Musk says he's starting a new political party in the US and we ... Show More

38 m

Jul 2

Slowing down when the world moves so fast

With a phone in your pocket and the news cycle rolling at a frantic speed, it can be so hard to slow down. Jules and Jez have been thinking about how to look at things more slowly and if it is even possible.Plus a couple of weeks ago we asked a really weird question: "have you se ... Show More

35 m

Jun 11

Why is Trump going so hard in California?

We've seen cars on fire and riot squads on the streets, so what is going on in California? We take a closer look at the fight between Donald Trump and the Governor of California. And if you could order an object from a museum, what would you want to see or touch? The V&A in Londo ... Show More

42 m

Mar 2022

How mortgage rates get made

All eyes were on the Federal Reserve today as it hiked interest rates. What does the 0.25% increase mean for people borrowing money? And how exactly does the Federal Reserve raise interest rates?

8m 9s

Jun 2023

Who's to blame for this mortgage pain?

For the thirteenth time in a row interest rates have gone up. They’re now at 5% - the highest level since 2008. What is the knock on effect for all of us paying mortgages?Why are we struggling so much more than other countries to bring down inflation?And what will the political r ... Show More

35m 5s

Jun 2022

【正在行动】澳储行大幅加息影响到您的生活了吗？

澳大利亚储备银行将官方利率上调0.5个百分点，至0.85%，这一幅度远高于许多经济学家的预期。澳储行再次调升利率，影响到您的生活了吗？您如何看待这一意料之外的加息幅度呢？（点击上图收听完整音频）

33m 14s

Jun 2023

Will high interest rates cause a housing crash?

Last week the Bank of England put up interest rates to 5 per cent - a move that has already meant increased mortgage payments for many. So could this lead to a crash in the housing market? What can the government do to alleviate the pain for homeowners - and is inflation here to ... Show More

26m 22s

Mar 2024

Inflation has slowed. At what cost?

Canada's inflation numbers have once again come in lower than expected, and are nearing where our central bank wants them. But to get here, the Bank of Canada has kept interest rates high to slow the economy. So was it actually the Bank's rate hikes that brought inflation down? I ... Show More

22m 13s

Mar 2023

Credit Suisse shares plunge as concerns over bank widen

The share price of Credit Suisse took another nosedive in the markets, hitting its all-time low for the second consecutive day by tanking up to 30% as Saudi National Bank, the Swiss bank's largest backer, ruled out the possibility of further financial help. Share indexes across t ... Show More

26m 28s

Mar 2023

MM105: What just happened to Credit Suisse and should you be worried?

In this episode, we focus on the Swiss firm Credit Suisse after their shares fell over 30% on Wednesday this week. In fact, the headline of the Daily Telegraph, a major news publication in the UK read, "Swiss bank crash stokes fears of a new global crisis as UK officials scrambl ... Show More

42m 2s

Jul 2023

MM119: When 'good' news is 'bad' news for markets & Are OPEC+ fighting a losing battle?

Co-founder Piers Curran returns to the Friday show to discuss: US interest rate expectations - Has the market gone too far, what does an inverted yield curve imply, and why a resilient economy is actually bad news for markets! UK mortgage crisis - Should you be worried?, how far ... Show More

51m 44s

When will the rate rises end?