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President Trump is back. The US election finally came to a head this week and rather than the knife-edge result many expected, Donald Trump secured a decisive win over Kamala Harris. This episode is a special double-header: the team discuss that US election result and interest rate cuts in the first half, and then celebrate the tenth anniversary of the This is Money programme, born in Share Radio in 2014, in the second. First up it’s President Trump. In a sense, he is more of a known quantity this time round — having already racked up four years in the White House before. But that’s only in so much that Donald Trump can ever really be a known quantity, and the financial world is preparing to strap itself in for another roller-coaster ride. But why does Trump claiming a second run as US president matter to our finances in the UK? What could his policies and pronouncements mean for small investors in Britain? And will the President-elect really drive mortgage costs up on British homes? Georgie Frost, Lee Boyce and Simon Lambert discuss the potential impact of the new Trump presidency on the show this week. Plus, the Bank of England has cut base rate again to 4.75%, but has cautioned that it sees higher inflation and slower rate cuts in future. The team discuss what that means for our mortgages and savings. The menace of out-of-control bamboo in people’s gardens and what you can do if a neighbour has some is also up for debate. And finally, This Is Money fans should listen to the end for the tenth birthday chat – and an announcement of some celebrations.

The European Central Bank cut rates this week and the Fed is expected to cut rates next week. When money gets cheaper, the party gets started. David Meier and Ricky Mulvey discuss OpenAI’s $50 billion valuation jump in one week, a space SPAC that’s more than 10xed since April 2024, and one of Warren Buffett’s top lieutenants selling $140 million of Berkshire Hathaway stock. Then, 16 minutes in, Asit Sharma joins Ricky to look back on Meta’s turnaround story and what it means for investors today. Companies discussed: MSFT, ASTS, RKLB, BRK.A, BRK.B, META, LE. Host - Ricky Mulvey; Guests - David Meier, Asit Sharma

Jeremy Siegel, a professor at Wharton and the author of Stocks for the Long Run is ready for an emergency rate cut. Jim Gillies and Ricky Mulvey discuss being a buyer of stocks when others are forced to sell, signs that the economy is fraying, and reasons not to panic, and Celsius’s quarter. Plus, 18 minutes in, Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp answer listener questions about bond ETFs, asset allocation, and Social Security. Companies/tickers mentioned: KTB, AAPL, CELH, SCYB, USHY. Got a question for the show? Email us at [email protected]. Host - Ricky Mulvey; Guests - Jim Gillies, Alison Southwick, Robert Brokamp

We talk through the estimated $5Bn in lost activity across banking, travel, and other industries due to Crowdstrike’s faulty update and the $30Bn shaved off the company’s market cap. Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger discuss the impact of the global IT outage, where it will show up financially and how Crowdstrike responded, why the market is down on Tesla’s profitability, and how Spotify’s stellar run is continuing and why dividend investors might want to keep an eye on UPS. Then, 19 minutes in, Motley Fool co-founder and Chief Rule Breaker David Gardner talks with Emily Flippen about his best stock recommendation, some of his best investing lessons and how to make sense of the nascent artificial intelligence space. Finally, 31 minutes in, Jason and Matt break down two stocks on their radar: Twilio and Coupang. Stocks discussed: CRWD, MSFT, TSLA, CMG, SPOT, UPS, NVDA, TWLO, CPNG. Host - Dylan Lewis; Guests - Matt Argersinger, Jason Moser, David Gardner, Emily Flippen

The birth rate is falling swiftly, leaving wealthy old folk with their ever greater reserves looking for a home. Meanwhile Professor Eric French and his colleagues ask, 'Why Do Retired Households Draw Down Their Wealth So Slowly?', showing how in the United States 80% of bequests are left to an ever-decreasing number of descendants, and just 2% to charity. It's time for a re-think whose purpose is inter-generational rebalancing. Background music: 'Young And Old Know Love' by Puddle of Infinity

Retail numbers fall as some wonder if it’s more than cold weather holding consumers back. Bill Barker and Deidre Woollard discuss how the retail spending numbers might impact the Fed, if Stellantis is ready to take on Big EV, and Deere’s returns for investors. The, 18 minutes in, Drew University Professor Chris Andrews shares his thoughts on why some companies are changing their strategies on self-checkout. Companies discussed: WMT, DG, KR, STLA, GM, F, DE. Host - Deidre Woollard; Guests - Bill Barker, Chris Andrews.

A real estate bankruptcy shakes confidence in China and consumers across the globe focus on lower-priced items. Ron Gross and Emily Flippen discuss why the consumer focus on groceries and lower cost items are helping Walmart and hurting Target, the story behind Adyen’s 40% post-earnings drop, and the latest results from JD.com and Tencent, and how to look at some of the scary headlines coming out of China. 19 minutes in, VICI CEO Ed Pitoniak speaks with Motley Fool Money’s Deidre Woollard to talk about what to expect next on the Las Vegas strip, why wellness is an increasingly interesting category for experience spending, and what good real estate deals look like in this environment. Then, 33 minutes in, Ron and Emily break down two stocks on their radar: Astec and NICE. Stocks discussed: WMT, TGT, ADYEY, JD, TCEHY, ASTE, NICE. Host - Dylan Lewis; Guests - Emily Flippen, Ron Gross, Deidre Woollard, Ed Pitoniak

For the past century, cities have centered around work. What happens when that’s no longer the case? Deidre Woollard and Matt Argersinger discuss what downtowns might look like when they become more than just “containers for work”, how different REITs are approaching the new commercial real estate landscape, and the promise and problems of “15-minute cities”. Companies and REITs mentioned: CRM, ARE, WE, PEAK, DEA. Host - Deidre Woollard; Guest - Matt Argersinger

Universal basic income is a controversial idea and not just because it's money for nothing. Paying everyone a set amount every month as a baseline level of income has intrigued economists and central bank geeks for years. Supporters say it has the power to improve physical and mental health and the economy and society, but critics say it's the start of a slippery slope to state dependency and control. A new proposed trial for 30 people in the UK to get £1,600 a month has put the topic back on the agenda. So — is universal basic income a good or bad idea? Georgie Frost, Lee Boyce and Simon Lambert discuss it on this episode. Also — why aren't our energy bills lower if wholesale prices have plummeted? What can you do if you are caught in the mortgage storm? And finally, which UK shares have done best and worst so far this year?

The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates 10 times since 2022. But you probably wouldn’t notice those hikes in a traditional savings account. Dylan Lewis caught up with Robert Brokamp to discuss how banks benefit from your inertia, and how that costs you, ideas for managing cash for the next few weeks, months, and years, money market funds paying more than 4%, and the caveats to understand before utilizing those accounts, and who can benefit from I Bonds and less-liquid savings vehicles. Website mentioned: https://www.fool.com/the-ascent/ Host - Dylan Lewis; Guest - Robert Brokamp