Barclays spending data, housebuilder updates, US Q2 results preview, and why PageGroup’s profits warning matters
In this episode of the AJ Bell Money and Markets podcast, Laura Suter and Tom Sieber dive into the latest consumer spending trends from Barclays, revealing how economic pressures are shaping our financial habits, and they discover how saving money can improve your sleep and mental health.
They also deliver the latest updates on housebuilders Vistry and Barratt Developments amid planning challenges and rising costs, preview the upcoming US second quarter reporting season, highlighting key companies to watch, and discuss the wider implications of a profit warning from recruiter PageGroup.
Plus, don't miss our interviews with fund managers discussing the UK property market and alternative income sources for investors.
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