Merryn Talks Money

Outbreaks of Reality: Markets Catch Up to the Warnings

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Oct 17, 2025
Hosts dive into recent headlines that underscore their previous warnings about fiscal instability and energy costs. They discuss the intriguing rise of gold amidst growing systemic fears. The duo also highlights the challenges in London's development market, where high costs make projects unviable. Attention turns to the UK’s energy sector as CEOs warn about impending electricity bill hikes. Ultimately, they ponder whether energy costs should be funded through general taxation to provide clearer accountability.
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INSIGHT

Warnings Becoming Headlines

  • Many recent headlines confirm long-standing warnings about hidden vulnerabilities in infrastructure and finance.
  • Merryn and John see a pattern where previously ignored risks are now gaining mainstream attention.
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Gold Reflects Systemic Fear

  • Gold's recent rise reflects fear about systemic breakdown rather than simple market moves.
  • John links past gold bubbles to periods when people feared collapse of the established order.
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Fiscal Pain Is Political, Not Just Fiscal

  • The UK's fiscal problem is serious but not yet desperate compared with peers.
  • The core issue is political unwillingness to commit to a credible fiscal path out of trouble.
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