Merryn and John on markets, pent-up demand, and a V-shaped recovery
This week, Merryn and John talk about how most markets (bar two) are overpriced; how, with people desperate to return to normality, a V-shaped recovery is still possible - and why it might come with a hefty dose of inflation.
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