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
