S2 E1 - Freddos, Fuel Prices and Falling Governments

from How Money Really Works · host Peter Oliver & Stephen Hope

TitleSeason 2 Episode 1: Iran, Inflation, Bonds and Britain’s Political MeltdownDescriptionHow Money Really Works is back for Season 2.Hosted by journalist and foreign correspondent Peter Oliver alongside financial adviser Stephen Hope, the podcast breaks down the biggest economic and political stories in plain English and explains what they actually mean for your money, your mortgage and your future.In this episode:How the conflict involving Iran is driving up fuel prices and inflationWhy interest rates may stay higher for longerWhat bond markets and gilts actually areWhy government borrowing affects ordinary peopleThe growing pressure on Keir Starmer and what political instability means for marketsMortgages, household finances and what could happen nextStephen explains inflation through the “Freddo Index,” while Peter looks at the political fallout currently gripping Westminster.As always, this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.Follow UsInstagram: @howmoneyreallyworkspodTikTok: @howmoneyreallyworkspodYouTube: @HowMoneyReallyWorksLive Show TicketsPeter will be appearing live at the Fire Station in Sunderland for a special live recording of the WTF Sunderland podcast featuring former Sunderland AFC star Carlos Edwards.Tickets available here:Fire Station Sunderland Live Show TicketsChapters00:00 Season 2 begins06:15 The lost episode and where we’ve been10:40 Iran, fuel prices and inflation14:30 What is inflation?17:10 The Freddo Index21:00 Why prices go up24:30 Bonds, gilts and government borrowing explained31:30 Why bond markets matter36:30 Mortgages, interest rates and household finances41:40 Labour leadership pressure on Keir Starmer47:30 Angela Rayner, Andy Burnham and Wes Streeting54:00 Bond markets and political instability56:40 Ed Miliband, energy policy and net zero1:03:40 Final thoughts and outroTagsUK economy, inflation, interest rates, mortgages, bonds, gilts, Iran, fuel prices, Keir Starmer, Labour Party, Wes Streeting, Andy Burnham, Angela Rayner, Ed Miliband, politics, personal finance, economics podcast, UK politics, How Money Really Works

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