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Merryn Talks Money

Merryn Talks Money

Markets Wrap: AI Jitters, Budget Expectations and UK Housing Rebound?

Oct 16, 2026 · 12m

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Are we seeing signs of investors starting to lose their nerve over artificial intelligence? On this week's markets wrap, Merryn Somerset Webb and John Stepek discuss the cracks appearing in the AI boom, as well as why UK house prices could rebound faster than expected, and how changes to inheritance tax may help fuel demand. Plus, with the Budget approaching, they ask whether the best thing the government could do is simply leave well enough alone. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.