Why is the FTSE 100 soaring – and can its run continue?

About this episode

The episode discusses the recent surge of the FTSE 100, the performance of Rolls Royce shares, concerns about Junior Isas, changes to Premium Bonds, tax digital requirements, and the cost-effectiveness of electric vehicles compared to petrol cars.

The flying Footsie is on course for the best start to the year since 1998 and driving it are 20 stocks that have risen by 50% or more in the past year. Simon Lambert, Lee Boyce and Georgie Frost discuss what's going on for the flagship UK index and whether the run can continue. They also zoom in on Rolls Royce... its shares have soared by more than a thousand per cent in five years. Is it too late to join the party? When it comes to Junior Isas, many parents worry that once their children get access, they'll fritter it away - but is that really the case? New analysis suggests not. And NS&I has cut the underlying rate on its Premium Bonds to 3.3%. Is it time to move your money? The Government is rolling out the next phase of making tax digital which will require some to file quarterly - is expensive chaos on the way? Lastly, can you save money with an EV versus a petrol equivalent? Or does the maths simply not add up? Follow us on Instagram @dmgnewmedia. Follow us on TikTok @dmgnewmedia Follow us on X @dmgnewmedia Email us hello@dmgmedia.co.uk Text us  020 7938 6000. Hosts: Georgie Frost, Simon Lambert, Lee Boyce, Helen Crane Producer: Georgie Frost Hosted on Acast. See…

People in this episode

Hosts: Simon Lambert, Lee Boyce, Georgie Frost, Helen Crane

Topics covered

• FTSE 100
• investing
• Junior Isas
• Premium Bonds
• tax digital
• electric vehicles

Keywords

• FTSE 100
• Rolls Royce
• Junior Isas
• Premium Bonds
• tax digital
• electric vehicles
• investing
• financial news

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Rolls Royce, NS&I, Government

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