Sarah Muir and David Broomfield are joined by Amelie Sarrado from Christie's for a look at the state of the art market. What drives investment in art and how does it fare during times of economic uncertainty? Plus, what have been the key themes in 2024 and what can we look forward to in 2025?

This week's quick fire numbers round features 242%, 99% and 100.

Sarah Muir and David Broomfield reflect on some of the key themes of this year, from US exceptionalism and elections to sticky inflation. Plus how well is the Trump trade playing out?

This week's quick fire numbers round features 1,618,840,606 and 37%.

Sarah Muir and David Broomfield consider the impact on bond markets of the impasse in the French parliament. Plus, what do bananas and bitcoin have in common? And as Christmas approaches, do Santa rallies really exist? Last but not least, thoughts on the market impact of recent events in South Korea.

Plus this week's quick fire numbers round features 1962 and 1951.

Sarah Muir and David Broomfield look at what lies behind the recent uptick in inflation. How much is down to tariff concerns and when do we think central banks can claim mission accomplished?

To see how markets are pricing in higher inflation for longer, check out this chart.

Plus this week's quick fire numbers round features 40% and £993,816.

Sarah Muir and David Broomfield are joined by Chris Tilley from Coutts Private Markets Team for analysis of Rachel Reeves' maiden Mansion House Speech. Are pension mega funds the key to unleashing growth in the UK and what might this mean for private markets?

Plus this week's quick fire numbers round features 19 million, 5 and 2,000.

As Bitcoin hits new highs, Sarah Muir and David Broomfield turn their attention to cryptocurrencies. Does crypto really stack up as an alternative to fiat currencies or more traditional asset classes? Plus, the future for cryptos and other uses of blockchain technology. And this week's quick-fire numbers round features 60 million and 21 million.

Sarah Muir and David Broomfield discuss this week's US election result. What the exit polls tell us about what really matters for voters and why there's a disconnect between voter and central banker perceptions of inflation. Plus this week's quick fire numbers round features 131 and 1893, proving that great minds think alike...

Sarah Muir and Irene Wolstenholme, Head of Wealth Structuring at Coutts, reflect on the autumn budget including changes to National Insurance Contributions, Inheritance Tax, Capital Gains Tax and Stamp Duty Land Tax. Plus this week's quick fire numbers are 4 and 3/4 and 45.

Sarah Muir and David Broomfield look at global debt levels. What level is sustainable and how do high levels of public debt affect bond and equity markets? Plus this week's quick-fire numbers are 5:2 and one billion.

Sarah Muir and David Broomfield look at why tariffs are proving to be important for the US Presidential election campaign and their impact on the economy. And with such a closely-fought election, how much do investment returns depend on the party in power. What could happen if there's a contested result. Plus, this week's quick fire numbers round features 67 and 8.