Wake Up to Money
News from the world of business and finance.
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The chips are down
<p>After Nvidia shares drop, Will Bain hears what the impact of its CEO's affair might be. Elsewhere, Will speaks to the CEO of StubHub about ticket reselling. And as the winner of the Booker Prize for fiction is announced, could it be a boon for booksellers?</p>
09/11/2026
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Rout of the blue?
<p>We'll pick through all the big news of the week with my regular panel - this week: the US Midterms saw a 'blue wave' as voters gave their verdict on President Trump's administration so far.</p><p>In the markets, over $2.3 TRILLION was wiped off the value of some of the worlds biggest companies.</p><p>Back home, the Bank of England raised interest rates to 4% - we'll take a look at some of the reasons why, and what could happen next.</p><p>Elsewhere, dozens of flights across Europe have been subject to hoax bomb threats, we'll get...
Taking an interest in Rates
<p>Felicity Hannah previews the Bank of England's decision on Interest Rates due today</p><p>And we'll look into the role played by a growing anti-datacentre movement in the US Midterm elections and what could happen to infrastructure here.</p><p>Elsewhere, design platforms Canva and Squarespace make cuts because of AI - we'll dig into how this is impacting graphic designers.</p>
Midterms and Markets
<p>Will Bain has the latest results and reaction to US midterm elections, which could reshape the balance of power in Washington. We're joined by an expert panel of guests from across the States and also here in the UK who can explain what's important for voters, and why these elections matter for us in Britain. Plus, hanging in the balance is the future of British retailer Poundland - we hear from one of the store's founders about where it could be headed.</p>
How'd you like them Apples?
<p>After fridges across Europe are hacked, Will Bain asks whether our tech is safe. In the USA, it is the day of crucial midterm elections that could define the second half of Donald Trump's second term as President. And as Apple beats expectations in its first set of results since John Ternus replaced Tim Cook as CEO, Will asks whether the company's AI strategy is paying off.</p>
Broadband woes
<p>Virgin Media O2 is set to announce plans to cut thousands of jobs. Across the pond, the US midterm elections are one day away. And who was your favourite signing on Championship Manager back in the day? Now known as Football Manager, Will Bain hears from one of the main people behind the cult video game.</p>
Spooky spending
<p>With Halloween approaching, Felicity Hannah reflects on whether businesses or markets were spooked by the Chancellor's Budget. Elsewhere, new employment rights legislation comes into effect, and a pumpkin farmer adapts his trade following Storm Boelo. We all know about pumpkin picking, but what about pumpkin smashing?</p>
All The Small Things
<p>Sean Farrington hears from economists, experts, and businesses for their Budget reaction. Elsewhere, he asks what earnings from Alphabet and Microsoft tell us about investor sentiment around tech and AI.</p>
Red box day
<p>On the day of John Healey's first budget as Chancellor, we hear from businesses, economists, and listeners on what might be inside this afternoon's red box.</p><p>And Harry Kane is the winner of this year's Ballon d'Or, awarded to the world's best football player. What does his achievement mean for the brands who sponsor him?</p>
