Wake Up to Money Eurotrashed?
Dec 31, 2025
Simon Calder, a seasoned travel journalist, shares live updates on the chaos caused by a power outage impacting Eurostar services, detailing the frustrations of stranded travelers. Meanwhile, Nick Train, a co-founder of Lindsell Train and veteran fund manager, reflects on Warren Buffett's legacy, emphasizing investment principles like patience and focusing on enduring businesses. He also discusses the importance of optimism in the market, advising everyday investors to increase equity exposure while remaining cautious of tech trends.
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Rising Household Costs Hit Food Budgets
- Sunita Southern describes household weekly expenses rising from £75 to £110 over two years, forcing her to work more.
- She notes food costs and supplier price rises hit both families and her catering business hardest.
Lower Rates Could Restore Consumer Sentiment
- Lucy Cootes says falling interest rates should boost consumer pockets and equity markets.
- She links lower rates to improved sentiment and better corporate fundamentals for equities.
Hotels Flooded After Eurostar Breakdown
- Darren Abella reports sudden bookings and cancellations at St Pancras after Eurostar disruption left many stranded.
- Simon Calder recounts long waits, cancelled trains and passengers abandoning New Year plans.