Wake Up to Money

William Lee, Chief Economist at Global Economic Advisers, offers sharp macroeconomic perspective. Megan Sutcliffe, Middle East and Africa analyst at Sibylline Strategic Risk Advisory, explains regional energy and security stakes. They discuss strikes on Gulf energy sites, risks to Qatar and Iran's gas infrastructure, potential market and geopolitical escalation, and implications for inflation and policy.

Russ Mould, AJ Bell investment director, gives market context on yields, geopolitics and regional finance. Olivier Picard, community pharmacist and chair of the National Pharmacies Association, describes the surge in demand for meningitis vaccines and pharmacy supply strains. Vic Stewart, CFO of The Alchemist, talks about hospitality’s response, location choices and how local funding shapes investment.

Damini Sharma, CEO and co-founder of OM Group, a Coventry consultancy for construction training. She discusses shifts back to smarter workplace dress and what that says about post‑COVID culture. She warns about a skills gap undermining SME tech adoption. She connects geopolitics to construction investment and supply chain risks.

Mark Neill, founder and CEO of Mountain Warehouse, on supply-chain strain, freight rerouting and UK shoppers’ price sensitivity. Anna MacDonald, investment manager at Albury Capital, on oil-driven market risks, inflation and rate outlooks. Penny Hughes, chair of Riverstone Living and consumer veteran, on luxury later-living demand and housing shortfalls. They discuss oil supply threats, pump-price spikes and pressures on retailers.

Linda Yu, economist at Oxford and LBS, explains timing of inflation after energy shocks. Jane Foley, Rabobank FX strategist, reviews currency, equities and market moves from oil and geopolitics. Wayne Chapman, CEO of Stasi UK, describes rising fuel costs and pressure on transport and delivery networks. They discuss oil volatility, Gulf shipping disruption, logistics cost pass-through and central-bank responses.

Bill Farron-Price, an Oxford energy markets specialist, explains why a massive 400m-barrel oil release did not calm markets. Jane Somerville, MD of a West Midlands metal-former, shares how energy and commodity swings force urgent decisions for small manufacturers. They discuss market reactions, hedging choices and the wider risks to businesses and households.

Linda Nesson, owner of Space 78 barbershop in Glasgow, describes losing her salon in the Union Corner fire and the community rallying to help. Megan Sutcliffe, Middle East and Africa analyst, unpacks Iran's leadership shifts and consequences for shipping and oil markets. Dan Murray, co-founder of Heights and investor, talks about retail launches, supply-chain choices and risks to product distribution.

Jane Sydenham, Senior Investment Director at Rathbones, gives market and macro takes on oil swings and inflation risks. Simon Spirell, Derbyshire creamery director and rural entrepreneur, describes how energy and fertiliser price shocks hit farms and small businesses. They discuss wild oil volatility, supply disruptions, planning and calls for protections for small firms.

Adam Bell, partner at Stonehaven and former government energy adviser, explains supplier solvency, UK gas resilience and limits of North Sea output. Gavin Thompson, Vice Chairman at Wood Mackenzie, offers data-driven take on supply disruptions, why Brent spiked and inflation risks. They discuss market volatility, geopolitical escalation and impacts on mortgages and exporters in short, sharp bursts.

Sunil Patel, CEO and co-founder of Whisper, talks production of Milano Cortina Paralympics coverage and boosting disabled talent. Steve Nolan, economics lecturer at Liverpool John Moores, covers inflation, central bank trade-offs and fiscal outlook. They discuss Paralympics accessibility and industry hiring, plus how geopolitical conflict is reshaping markets and energy risks.