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Will 'miracle' weight loss drugs be a shot in the arm of economic growth, or will there be a heavy price to pay? Neil discusses with Simon Shear.

Trump’s tariffs are looming but China’s economy is already in a mess: what can be done to sort it out? Will it end up like Japan? Neil Wilson and Helen Thomas from BlondeMoney take a look. 

Neil sat down with Tesla bear Mark Spiegel of Stanphyl Capital to catch up on Elon Musk's latest endeavours with President-elect Trump, government efficiency, SpaceX and why the last thing he wants is for autonomous driving to get approved.

Blonde Money's Helen Thomas nailed her prediction for the Electoral College- here she is talking to Neil about how it all unfolded and what happens next.

Professional trader Michael Taylor joins Neil Wilson to look at the Trump Trade, the possibility of a contested election result, and whether WW3 has already begun.  

BUMPER BUDGET ISSUE: Our resident former adviser to Chancellor George Osborne, Helen Thomas, takes a deep dive into what the Budget will look like and what the impact on markets will be. 

It’s ECB day! So it’s a good time to look at interest rates again with John Hughman. Will the Fed go for another jumbo cut; will the Bank of England stick to a gradual approach or go more aggressive; and how bad are things in Europe? 

Ahead of the UK Budget and in the wake of the Draghi report on European competitiveness, Neil and Helen take a look at the big problems facing the UK and EU economies, from rising debt levels to productivity problems and ever-increasing spending.

Oil be back? Does every economy have a copper lining? In this episode, Neil and John Hughman consider the commodity cycle.

Coffee prices are rising to record highs and climate change may be to blame. Neil and Helen take a wonder around the City’s old coffee houses to explore what’s going on.

From the killing of Lincoln at Ford’s theatre to the market panic of 1914, how assassinations impact markets – does political violence really make a difference and can history teach us about what could happen if Trump is again in the line of fire? 

It’s not long to go to Rachel Reeves’ first Budget. With the prime minister warning us to expect ‘pain’, will we actually see a pro-business agenda? Helen Thomas of BlondeMoney returns to discuss the UK political scene. 

He’s been a fixture of the City for the last 60 years and now veteran commentator David Buik looks back at some highlights from his long career, from his time working for brokers long before the Big Bang and the GFC changed the rules of the game. 

Democrat Presidential nominee Kamala Harris has laid the groundwork for some potentially radical economic policy: should investors be concerned? Would Trump be any different? Economic populism seems to be the order of the day. 

Neil and Helen look at recent market volatility and what it means for central banks gathering in Wyoming for the annual Jackson Hole Symposium

Productivity is the key to economic happiness. But how can the UK improve it? Vicky Pryce from the CEBR joins Neil for a wide-ranging look at what’s needed from the new government. 

A lot has happened so far this year and we’re barely halfway through. Neil takes a look back at the year and whether things have worked out as expected.  

Helen Thomas is back to look at the main factors driving America’s exceptional economic recovery and whether the UK or others have a hope of catching up. 

Resolution Foundation research director James Smith delves into what Labour can do to end stagnation and boost the UK economy. 

John Hughman joins Neil to discuss whether Nvidia can continue to ride the AI hype cycle or if there’s a massive bubble. 

After a shaky presidential debate, Joe Biden is facing calls from within his own party to step aside. Will he? Would it make any difference? And what would President Trump 2.0 mean for markets? 

It’s election day in the UK and Independence Day in the US, but France is proving more interesting this week as Helen and Neil look at what’s happened and what is to come with the French elections. 

Neil and Helen run through all the latest moves in the UK General Election campaign, what it could mean for UK stocks; and they take a look at the forthcoming French election, with the first round of voting taking place on Sunday. 

Helen Thomas & Richard Brownlees from BlondeMoney discuss Sunak and Starmer's campaigns, considering what we've learnt so far and what to expect next in the lead up to the UK General Election.

A Labour government could be far more radical than many think – it's all in the detail of Securonomics, which encapsulates the thinking of shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves.