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Updated Thursday 2nd October 2025

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Oil edges higher but still near four-month lows

FTSE 100 shows no signs of slowing

US markets shrug off Washington’s gridlock

UK business confidence dips ahead of Budget

Gold hits another all-time high

Asian stocks are down along with US

Oil dips on oversupply fears

US markets on track for best September in over a decade

FTSE 100 soft at the open but on track for a positive month

Brent crude tests $70 mark

Japanese stocks make it two record highs in a row

FTSE reverses yesterday’s losses, Wall Street does not

Investing insights

What can the S&P 500 teach us about long-term investing?

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Five shares to watch in 2025 – how are they performing?

Gilts and the Autumn Budget – what investors need to know, plus 3 fund ideas

Personal finance

Taxes set to rise in the Autumn Budget – how to protect yourself

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Should you take your tax-free lump sum before the Autumn Budget?

Annuity rates remain strong despite interest rate cuts – is now a good time to buy an annuity?

Switch Your Money On podcast

Autumn Budget rumours: tax hikes, pension changes and ISA risks

In our latest podcast episode, Sarah Coles and Helen Morrissey break down the rumours ahead of the Autumn Statement and what they could mean for your finances.

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Spotlight on scams

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Investing scam losses are rising

With losses on investment scams on the rise, we look at how to protect yourself from scams and what you can do if you think you’ve been scammed.

Read how to protect yourself

5 tips to turbocharge your pension this tax year

Is now a good time to invest in gold?

5 shares to watch in 2025

5 funds for 2025

Stock markets today

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Next week on the stock market

29th Sept - 3rd October 2025

Greggs eyes third-quarter rebound amid profit pressures
Will Tesco’s first-half numbers check out with a profit upgrade?
Wetherspoon remains steady amid cost pressures

Insights for the week ahead

Fund research

Tesco (H1 results): full-year guidance slightly raised

Greggs (Q3 Update): sales slow but guidance intact

AXA WF UK Equity: September 2025 fund update

UBS S&P 500 Index: September 2025 fund update

Taylor Wimpey (Trading Update): guidance unchanged

ASOS (FY Update): margin progress but soft guidance

Fund research

Europe funds review – what do frozen interest rates mean for markets?

Invesco UK Equity High Income: September 2025 fund update

AXA WF UK Equity: September 2025 fund update

UBS S&P 500 Index: September 2025 fund update

Europe funds review – what do frozen interest rates mean for markets?

Invesco UK Equity High Income: September 2025 fund update

Investment trust research

iShares Core Sterling Corporate Bond ETF: August 2025 update

iShares Global Corporate Bond ETF: August 2025 update

European Opportunities Trust: September 2025 update

Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust: August 2025 update

Investment trust research

European Opportunities Trust: September 2025 update

Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust: August 2025 update

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